Do patients get good results from Cool Sculpting? At least an 80 % success rate?

Coolsculpting is an excellent form of non-invasive  fat reduction for
the right patient. Some applicators take 1 or 2 hours but the new advantage
applicators take only 35 minutes and have significantly less risk for delayed
onset pain (especially in the abdomen). Results are seen at 2 months and
typically 1-3 treatments will be necessary on each area to achieve ideal
results. The number of treatments depends on the amount of fat there and the
patient's goals.  There is not downtime and the results can be impressive
in the right patient.  We also use the Zimmer Z-wave for improved patient
comfort and added results. The best candidates are those who are in pretty
good shape with areas of stubborn fat that won't go away no matter what.

My best,

Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMM

Beverly Hills,
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

The literature will state that there is about a 20 to 25 percent reduction in fat. We have seen this to be true in our office. We typically recommend more than one cycle per individual area. Every patient is different, so best to get a consult from a certified, experienced CoolSculpt office. It is a very nice non surgical option, especially for those who cannot have post surgical downtime.

The great thing about CoolSculpting is that it works. Unfortunately the challenging thing about coolsculpting can be that it works as well. If you are significantly above your target weight you may not be an ideal candidate for coolsculpting as you will want to be sure that the result is even. When you start treating areas that are much larger than the applicators you begin to run the risk of having uneven results. I would highly recommend that you schedule a consultation with the office of a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your options.

Hi there-Without evaluating you in person and as an individual, it is not possible (or ethical or responsible) for me to offer you an opinion about whether or not you are a candidate or if Coolsculpting is your best option. The good news is that if you haven't had children, you probably don't need a tummy tuck...In general terms, however, I can comfortably tell you:Coolsculpting is definitely safe and effective- and this is why it is FDA approvedCoolsculpting works best when applied to patients who are carefully selected as good candidates- and not so good for those who pursue it as an attempt to avoid a different procedure that was recommended for them as their best option... In other words, patients who have Coolsculpting because they have been told they need a tummy tuck, and are hoping to avoid one, are generally not so happy with the outcome.I am not a fan of smart lipo for anything. When it comes to any medical care, the 3 most important questions are- does it work better than other options, is it safer than other options, and (if the answers to the other 2 are yes) is it less expensive than other options? Unfortunately with Smlart lipo the answers to these questions are not yes...

CoolSculpting is a great, FDA-approved treatment for fat reduction of the abdomen and flanks. It can be used safely for off-label treatment of the upper arms, inner/outer thighs, bra-strap area and above the knees. The advance cooling technology selectively targets and eliminates fat cells gently and gradually without affecting the surrounding tissue.Patients in our office have seen an average fat reduction of 20-25% with each treatment. Patient's may have multiple treatments done to achieve optimal results. I recommend scheduling a consultation to determine if your an ideal candidate for CoolSculpting.