What is the difference between CoolSculpting vs LipoFreeze?

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. Coolsculpting is the only device that is FDA approved for getting rid of fat by freezing it.

My best,

Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMM

Beverly Hills, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

 

 

 

Thank you for the question.  Be careful when comparing systems.  CoolSculpting is FDA approved and has millions of cycles done.  CoolSculpting can get a 25% reduction.  We have found it to be very effective for the love handles, abdomen, bra area, arms, thighs, neck, and other areas. We have found that treating the area twice usually improves the fat cell kill significantly.  Other physicians I have spoken to have found similar findings.  The fat cells die and are taken up by the normal cell disposal mechanisms of the body.  Liposuction is a surgical modality that is usually more dramatic, with a greater reduction. The fat cells are physically removed with liposuction. A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that can be very powerful in the right patient.  Again, the CoolSculpting non invasive, no surgery, no downtime.  As always, the modality should be appropriate to the individual patient.   Best to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, who can evaluate for all modalities. Many offices have payment plans.  Ask to speak with the office manager.
Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

Coolsculpting is the only FDA approved cryolipolysis treatment approved in the United States. Cryolipolysis is the technology of freezing fat cells. Zeltiq, which makes the Coolsculpting device, also has a patent on the technology. LipoFreeze is the generic version of Coolsculpting.

Thanks for your question.  To our knowledge as of today, there is no other device other than the CoolSculpting device that is both FDA cleared and has a large enough patient base to show safety and efficacy (there have been over 3 million Coolsculpting treatments done to date).  With that said, if you are being offered "Lipo Freeze" I would ask for the device manufacturer's name, FDA clearance information, safety data and efficacy data.  There are a lot of machines coming into North America from overseas and many are not FDA cleared and most have little if any safety and efficacy data so it's always in your best interest to be diligent in your research.

Another factor that you want to consider is the experience of the provider you're talking with whether it's CoolSculpting or any other elective service.  Offices are NOT created equal and some offices may have a little experience and others may have a lot.  In summary, these services are very much like other things in life: choose an expert who does a lot of what you're seeking and don't go on cost alone as cheap things are seldom good and good things are seldom cheap.  

Best of luck, Doc Halliday