Can CoolSculpting be used to remove cheek fat?

Coolsculpting is not at this time designed for facial fat.  You are probably referring to a procedure called "buccal fat excision." if you have much fat in the lower cheek region.  If in fact you have jowling (sagging of the facial fat and skin) then you would benefit from a facelifting type of procedure.

A photos would be most helpful if you want further discussion.

However, Coolsculpting is not used in this region at this time.

 

Coolsculpting is not designed for fat reduction on the cheeks nor is it possible.  The only area of the face that can be treated with Coolsculpting is the submental fat or double chin.  I do not believe there is a noninvasive way to achieve cheek fat reduction.  Thank you for the question.
Best,
Dr, Paul Flashner

No, coolsculpting is not used for removal of cheek or facial fat.  There aren't any applicators small enough for the face nor are the studies for safety in this area established.  

While the CoolMini applicator from Zeltiq can be used to freeze and eliminate fat from smaller areas, such as double chins and bra bulges, it is not recommended to remove fat from the face. Generally, facial fat actually keeps you looking young, as full cheeks are associated with youth. If you are bothered by how heavy your cheeks are, you may need to have a jowl lift. The only way to get the answers you need is to meet with a board-certified dermatologist.

Coolsculpting does not have a face application at this point.  I would recommend that you visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss options to help you with your concern.

Thanks for your question. Coolsculpting is a great procedure to remove unwanted fat on the body and is not recommended for facial use. 

                  Unfortunately,
coolsculpting can’t be used in the management of cheek fat for several reasons.
The primary reason is the lack of an available hand piece for this type of
procedure. In addition, removal of the cheek fat can result in hollowing of the
cheeks, which can be very unattractive.

                  If
you have concerns about facial aesthetics, consultation with a board certified
plastic surgeon would be appropriate. Although coolsculpting may not be an
option, a variety of options exist to treat and optimize facial aesthetics.

The hand pieces on the CoolSculpt machine are much too large and are not indicated for treating the cheeks. It is indicated for larger areas such as the abdomen, flanks, back, thighs, and sometimes the arms.

Coolsculpting can be used to help eliminate the fat from the abdomen, hips, and back.  Unfortunately, it cannot be used to treat cheek fat.

The applicators available currently for CoolSculpting are not suitable to be placed on the cheek to reduce fat in the cheek.  Some people think they have fat cheeks but they have an enlarged chewing muscle, the masseter.  Masseteric hypertrophy can be treated with Botox. If it is a cheek fat pad you do have, please realize that many patients who had these removed years ago to create higher cheekbones are now getting fat injections to rebuild their sunken in cheeks as it makes them look older to be concave.

Coolsculpting with Zeltiq cryolipolysis can only be used for areas of fat bulges that are large enough to grab with 1-2 hands. The hand pieces use suction to hold on to the area during the treatment and they must be large enough to fit into the hand pieces. Even the smallest hand piece needs an area at least as large as half a large grapefruit to be able to form enough suction.