Can cool sculpting be used under chin and on sides of face? Or is it limited to abdomen, back, buttocks and thighs?

Thank you for the question,.  CoolSculpting has an attachment that is appropriate for the area under the chin.  It is not approved for use on the face.  It is FDA approved and has applications throughout the body, (arms, abdomen, legs, etc.).  Best to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to evaluate what your options, (liposuction, abdominoplasty, face/necklift), might be.

Coolsculpting does not have any applicators that can treat the face. There are applicators that can effectively treat areas such as the thighs, abdomen, back, and arms. 

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

Currently, there are no applicators that can treat the face. There are applicators that can effectively treat areas such as the thighs, abdomen, back, and arms. 

CoolSculpting Complete is an excellent non-invasive way to reduce stubborn fat in isolated areas such as abdomen and back. It is not indicated for face or neck at this timeTop providers in your area are able to treat multiple areas at one time thereby getting the most fat reduction in the least amount of time. Patients can expect to see full results in 2-3 months.

The waist, bra roll, upper and lower abdomen are the best areas for Coolsclupting, an FDA approved non-invasive office procedure that permanently reduce fatty areas resist to diet and exercise. The face and neck area not areas where coolsculpting can be performed.Stay CoolDr. Kaniff

Thank you for your question. No treatments on the face currently. This should be limited to the areas you referenced. I hope this helps!

At this point in time, CoolSculpting cannot be used to treat fat under the chin or on the sides of the face. There are no applicators available that would fit those areas. CoolSculpting is currently used only to treat areas on the body, and not the face. In the future, it is possible that CoolSculpting may be able to be used under the chin and the face.

The company does not currently have FDA approval for under the chin. However, the company has indicated that the chin area is under study, and a new applicator for this area may be coming out soon.

Coolsculpting induces programmed cell death by selectively freezing fat cells. It is FDA cleared to treat abdomen and flanks. It cannot be used in the head and neck region. You might consult with a facial plastic surgeon for other options available for the face.

Coolsculpting is FDA approved for abdomen and flanks, however it is not to be used for face or neck.