Can CoolSculpting Be Done on the Flanks and Abdomen Simultaneously? If So, How Long Would This Take?

At our center, we
offer DualSculpting, which allows us to treat two different areas of
the body simultaneously. This can halve the treatment time –
normally about 2 hours to treat two areas with a single applicator –
to about one hour.
We
also offer the CoolAdvantage applicator, which by itself halves
treatment time to about 35 minutes. Therefore, if you have two areas
treated with CoolAdvantage, it will only take about 35 minutes for
both of them simultaneously.
In
your case, however, you need treatment on at least three different
areas. Also, depending on your size and the geography of your fat,
each section may require more than one applicator. The only way you
will really know how long your treatment will take – besides using
the guesstimates provided here – is to consult in person with a
board-certified dermatologist who has been certified by Zeltiq as a
CoolSculpting practitioner. At our center, we have reached Crystal
Status with Zeltiq owing to our extensive experience with
CoolSculpting. We can also increase the comfort of the procedure and
improve your results by up to 45% by administering Zimmer Z-Wave
radial pulsed therapy after your CoolSculpting session. 

Every patient's build is different. Variables include:


the patient's shape

the amount of fat

the bony framework


Some abdomens are treated in my NYC practice with one applicator whereas others have needed seven applicators to sculpt the best shape. Love handles can take one to three each depending on the amount of fat extending from the back around to the front.

Each applicator takes one hour for treatment. Some practices have more than one device and can treat two areas at the same time provided that there isn't an obstruction provided by one applicator on the other's positioning.

The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.

Yes, multiple areas can be treated with CoolSculpting on the same day - either one area ( =1 hour) at a time, or if the office has multiple machines, it can be done simultaneously.

There are likely few clinics that have more than one CoolSculpting system. That might be the biggest hurdle for you.

From a logistics point of view, you have to angle your body somewhat to get the firm suction on your flanks, so likely that would make a simultaneous treatment elsewhere difficult if not impossible.  If you moved, one applicator could easily become dislodged and that would require the use of a new "card" with extra costs.

Each area only takes one hour, so a good book, an mp3 player or an ipad can keep you occupied.

 

 It is not only possible but advisable to treat multiple areas during your CoolSculpting session.  Each area takes about one hour, so for three areas your session would probably run about three hours. If you're like most patients, you shouldn't have any downtime afterwards and can return to your daily routine by the next day. After the fat cells have been killed by CoolSculpting's cryolipolysis, it will take about three to six months before all of the fat has been eliminated by your body and your final results are apparent. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist to find out if you are a candidate for CoolSculpting.