Can I get CoolSculpting with very little body fat? 18%

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I have an athletic body type and when I gain weight it tends to go to my thighs and butt. I don't mind this but I gained a little weight on my midsection also. Because of my body type, when I gain a little weight on my midsection... I lose my figure. I do not mind The weight on thighs and butt. But when I exercise that's the first thing to go as opposed to my midsection weight. You can't target weight loss. W/ very little body fat will I be able to Coolsculpt my midsection for a smaller waist?

Sabrina Fabi, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting is a great option for patients that have stubborn pockets of fat, and it requires a minimum amount of “pinchable” fat so that it fills the applicator cup! Be sure to visit a CoolSculpting expert, so they can assess you in-person and recommend the best treatment plan that is customized to you!

Mitchel Goldman, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting is designed to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat. If you tend to gain weight in just a few areas, CoolSculpting can reduce the number of fat cells so that they will be more proportionate. Ideally, though, you should keep your weight stable so that you can maintain the benefits of your contoured figure. You may also want to consider other noninvasive fat-elimination techniques, such as Vanquish and ThermiTight. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist who has a variety of fat-elimination techniques for you to choose from.

Janet Allenby, DO · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. Without seeing any photos, I can't give you a definitive answer. With that being said, usually if there is "pinchable" fat in an area, it can be treated. CoolSculpting is very effective on patients that are at a healthy weight, living a healthy lifestyle. So it sounds as though you would be a good candidate. You will need to have a consultation in person with a local physician to determine the best course of action. Good luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, Coolsculpting and body contouring procedures are ideal for people near their ideal body weight and have stubborn areas of fat. For best results with Coolsculpting, I recommend a combination approach. I recommend adding radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. VASER with ThermiRF is a great alternative for shaping the abdomen. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting is ideal for people at or near their ideal body weight who have isolated areas of unwanted fat.  An examination of you would ultimately be needed to determine if you might be a good candidate for the procedure, but there is no reason that someone with 18% body fat could not be treated.

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