Does CoolSculpting have to be done by a physician or can anyone with sufficient training on how the machine works do it?

CoolSculpting doesn't need to be performed by a physician, but it is performed under their supervision. It's important to make sure that the specialist who does perform the treatment is adequately trained and qualified. Be sure to discuss this prior to your session and make sure you choose a technician who has a lot of experience so you can feel safe, confident, and comfortable throughout the procedure.

CoolSculpting should be performed under medical supervision by someone who is highly experienced with the technology and how to best perform the procedure.   It is difficult to make blanket statements about where you will get your best results but make certain you feel that the person performing the treatment discusses complications that can occur both during and after the treatment and that they are well equipped to manage these.

Preferably this is a dermatologist or plastic surgeon office.  Plastic surgeons have more options in addition to Coolsculpting and therefore is felt to be the best setting. Would steer clear from malls, medspas, and salons as typically they have only this item and must SELL it to sustain it. MDs have other income sources and can be the most objective.

In some practices medical assistants, nurses, and physician assistants have been known to apply the cups and receive training from the company to do so. In my practice I personally like to apply the cups on my patients.

Cool sculpting does not have to be done by a physician but is under their supervision. The staff member responsible should be adequately trained. Our staff is sent to California at Coolsculpting head quarters for advanced training at Coolsculpting University.

Each state has different laws in regards to who can perform particular medical procedures.  You may want to check with the governmental agency that licenses physicians in your state to see who can perform CoolSculpting procedures where you live.  I do perform CoolSculpting procedures on my patients but other doctors may prefer to have a nurse or healthcare assistant perform the treatment.  

Coolsculpting is a class 2 device which means that it requires medical supervision. In each state, that term has a different legal definition. Each practice will implement the guidelines differently. I will conduct the initial consultation and examination, mark the patients prior to the procedure, and answer questions during and after the procedure. The treatment is performed by a trained team of personnel that I oversee.

Hi yvonnecolmenares!

CoolSculpting
is a medical procedure. In the United States, a licensed MD must evaluate you,
the patient, and determine if the procedure will properly treat you in a safe
and efficacious manner.

Each
state is different in their licensing, laws and regulations regarding who must
perform the procedure. Many if not most states provide for a technician to
perform CoolSculpting when an prescription or documented order is written by
the evaluating physician. Other states, such as Maryland, allow only RN's and
MD's to perform the procedure.

There is no doubt that the evaluation of your needs
and the skill of the technician, RN or MD placing and adjusting the
CoolSculpting appliance is paramount in its effectiveness.

Depending
on the amount of CoolSculpting and the desired end effects you wish for, you
should consider the surgical alternative, liposuction of an entire region to
obtain a more contoured result.

In
all cases, lifestyle modification including diet and exercise maybe required to
obtain your best result.

Consider
a consulting opinion from a Board Certified, well experienced Plastic Surgeon.

I wish you the best!

Coolsculpting should be performed in a medical office, but phyisicians gnerally do not perform the treatments. The physician who owns and operates the practice typically implements the protocols. A physician, nitse practioner, or PA should be available for any medical concerns

coolsculpting selectively freezes fat cells to induce programmed cell death. The procedure should be performed under the supervision of a doctor and preferably by the doctor. It is important that the area is assess properly prior to treatment and afterwards, as well.