CoolSculpting vs. Lipo: what are the differences between these treatments? (Photo)

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I went to my surgeon today, and he told me I should get cool sculpting instead of lipo but the procedure is 5,000 vs. cool sculpting is 2,000. Be honest and please tell me if most of your patients were happy with cool sculpting. Should I play it safe and go with lipo to make sure I get all my fat off? I want a flat tummy and i don't think cool sculpting will give me that, will it? I'm 145lbs, 22, and have been at this weight for 13 yrs.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Great question! The non invasive "CoolSculpting" offers a series of treatments at an hour or less each that allows the sub dermal to subcutaneous fat to be frozen. Frezzing does allow the contents of each fat cell to be released. BUT the cells are still there, so gaining weight can cause the fat to re occur. Also this is not one visit to the office but at least 5 to 6 even up to 10. Therefore a time factor vs results must be considered. As for fees, here in Miami each session is $700. Thus if you had 7 sessions = $4,900 + garments + massages + pills. Now invasive lipo is 99% one time operation. Healing usually 3 weeks. Yes anesthesia is needed but the fees range from $3,000 to $5,000 (includes massages, garments) so YOU need to decide which course is better for you. I personally have seen failed icing experiences that are easily helped by lipo surgery. Just one observers opinion.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your photograph. Traditional liposuction is the best way currently to achieve the best body contouring. Cool sculpting is a minimally invasive way to reduce fat modestly. Trust your instincts go with the liposuction.

	Dr. ES

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Liposuction gives dramatic results which you can really see and if you are getting it done under local tum. anesthesia with the micro cannulas for only $5000 then you are getting a great price for the full abdomen and hips. Go for the sure bet. Sincerely,David Hansen,MD

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

Cool Sculpting is a nonsurgical technique that cools the fat tissue and causes it to shrink. Liposuction actually removes that fat cells. The results tend to be better for liposuction but the cost may be higher. 

	Based on the picture, I would favor liposuction of the abdomen and love handle area which would more likely give a better result than nonsurgical techniques.

David Goldberg, MD · Answer

The goal of both procedures, Cool Sculpting and Laser Lipo, is to reduce fat in a targeted area.  They use different mechanisms to achieve this goal.  Whereas Cool Sculpting freezes the fat, Laser Lipo melts it.  The main difference is Laser Lipo also tightens the skin. Therefore, best results for sculpting and trimming fat will be seen with Laser Lipo. However, it is important to consider Laser Lipo is minimally invasive in the area where the laser must be inserted. This will result a tiny scar of only a couple millimeters. Cool Sculpting is completely non-invasive. There is essentially no down time with either procedure; however, with the Laser Lipo it may be necessary for the patient to be driven home due to mild sedation.  Laser Lipo usually requires one treatment while Cool Sculpting requires multiple treatments.

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Answer: Cool Sculpting Vs Lipo. The Difference? (photo)

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