Is CoolSmooth harder to tolerate than Coolsculpting?

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I have had CoolSculpting done a couple of times and when my skin is sucked into the vacuum I cannot feel the cold temperature at all. I don't know if that is because the suction creates another feeling that "overpowers" the cold feeling or some other reason. I have never had coolSmooth but I am considering it. Do you think it is as effective as CoolSculpting and since the skin is not in the suction vacuum is the cold temperature more noticeable and harder to tolerate?

Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Coolsmooth is FDA approved for outer thighs. It doesn’t have  a vacuum so it takes longer like 2 hours to freeze the fat. It is definitely effective as Coolsculpting.  I hope this helps!

Thomas E. Kaniff, MD, FACS · Answer

Coolsmooth operated on the same principal as Coolsculpting - freezing fat cells to the point where they are destroyed. The difference is that the Coolsmooth doesn't use suction. , Coolsmooth requires more time per treatment cycle to appropriately injure the target fat cells.  Coolsmooth is actually an easier treatment, except for having to stay still for a longer period compared to Coolsculpting.Good Luck,Dr. Kaniff

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There is really no difference, however I do not feel the CoolSmooth works nearly as well as liposuction for the treatment of the thigh areas. Other body contouring devices may prove to be more beneficial for this area in the future. Best, Dr. Emer.

Suzanne Kilmer, MD · Answer

Actually they are very similar
– I did the CoolSmooth clinical trial in my office and patients tolerated it very well. The
biggest drawback is that you have to have it on for 2 hours instead of just the
one hour per cycle.

Joshua L. Fox, MD · Answer

I have
not noticed a difference in tolerability between the two. Yes, patients seem to feel more of cold
sensation with no suction, but not more pain. In fact, many patients describe
the suction as being more uncomfortable than the cold alone.

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