Does CoolSculpting Really Work?

CoolSculpting has not proven nearly effective as SculpSure. SculpSure takes 25 minutes while CoolSculpting takes 60-90 minutes. CoolSculpting can be painful and leave you with prolonged numbness, while SculpSure is painless and provides a warming feeling for relaxation. SculpSure has consistently beaten CoolSculpting in head-to-head studies providing our staff here at Clevens Center to prefer SculpSure. SculpSure is a non-invasive lipolysis device that
leverages controlled and targeted hyperthermic laser. The technique dives past
your dermis for minimal absorption and then penetrates deeply to destroy
subcutaneous fat.I suggest you consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon
to receive the highest quality knowledge, treatment, care and skill available.

CoolSculpting® is absolutely effective when applied to the right candidate. CoolSculpting works best on targeted areas of unwanted fat, so it’s not appropriate for individuals who want significant, all-over fat loss. Some patients see good results after a single procedure, but for those who require 2 treatments, I recommend waiting a month before considering a second one.

My practice has completed well over a thousand CoolSculpting sessions. I can a say that with very few exceptions, they all loose volume due to the treatment. The amount of fat reduced varies with patients, but I think of the volume reduction to be nearly the size of a stick of butter. So if you can imagine your unwanted fat as multiple butter sticks, you can get an idea of how many sessions you might require. CoolSculpting works best with fit patients who want to loose discrete areas of fat in localized areas. I don't recommend it for obese patients (they won't see it) or generalized fat deposits (where do you stop). Is liposuction more effective, yes! But liposuction has multiple hassles and requires some recovery, not to mention the risks. CoolSculpting has very few risks, and little discomfort. You can eat your lunch during the session, but it might be a little ironic to eat the fat back. We can do additional treatments of the same areas as soon as six weeks but the final result may take three months. 

Thank you for your question! 
The CoolSculpting fat-freezing procedure is the only FDA-cleared, non-surgical, non-invasive fat-reduction procedure  that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat cells that are immune to all efforts of diet and exercise.The CoolSculpting treatment uses a method called Cryolipolysis (fat freezing) once the fat is frozen it goes through apoptosis (programmed cell death). Over time, your body will naturally processes the fat and eliminates the dead cells, leaving a more sculpted and contoured treatment area. The best way to know if this is right for you and how many treatments you will need is by setting up a consultation with a CoolSculpting. This process is important because everyone has different desires and concerns for their treatment. Having a consultation will equip you with the knowledge and special treatment plan needed to move forward. 
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Good luck to you!
Anil Rajani, MD

It is recommended to wait a minimum of 6 weeks in between before re-treating the same area. However, you are able to treat other areas through dual-sculpting. This is where an office has two cool sculpting machines making it faster to treat more than one area at a time. For example, you can treat your flank and abdomen at the same time with dual-sculpting.  This cuts your time in half and only requires you to come back for a possible second treatment after 6 weeks.

The answer to your question is yes, Coolsculpting works.  A successful treatment will result in a 25% reduction of the thickness of  of pinched fat from an area such as the lower abdomen or flanks.  We generally recommend that patients wait 8 weeks between Coolsculpting sessions to allow time to see the results. The best results from Coolsculpting are generally achieved by patients with a BMI less than 30 and good skin thickness and skin elasticity.  A complete evaluation by a plastic surgeon will help a patient understand whether Coolsculpting, liposuction, smartlipo, a miniabdominoplasty, a noninvasive skin tightening procedure, or some staged combination of the above is the best treatment for her.

Thank you for your question!CoolSculpting is a great, FDA-approved treatment for fat reduction. Coolsculpting relies on Cryolipolysis due to the fact that fat cells are more sensitive to cold than are other tissues. We utilize the new Cool Advantage applicators which are much more comfortable and reduce treatment time to 35 minutes. The advance cooling technology selectively targets and eliminates fat cells gently and gradually without affecting the surrounding tissue. Patients in our office have seen an average fat reduction of 20-25% with each treatment. Depending on the patient's body composition and outcome goals, it generally takes more than one treatment to achieve optimal results. A second treatment is general scheduled 30 to 45 days after the initial treatment. It takes about 2-3 months to get a general idea of the final results. The results are long-lasting as long as you maintain a stable healthy lifestyle.  I recommend scheduling a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon well versed in all aspects of body contouring to determine if your an ideal candidate for CoolSculpting.Best of Luck ,Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS

Hi.  Coolsculpting really can work to reduce fat.  If skin is loose and saggy, there may not be an obvious correction after the fat has been reduced, bringing into question whether it worked or not.  The interval of time between treatments is about 3 months so that the initial treatment has had a chance to fully work.  Signs of an experienced, busy CS provider is that he/she has had advanced training through Coolsculpting University, uses the new Advantage applicators that cool more and work faster, and has multiple machines.  Best wishes,

CoolSculpting does work, when you treat the right areas. The best results received from Coolsculpting are in patients who have small areas of exercise resistant fat.  It is not a weight loss procedure and does not work on dense or intra-abdominal fat. It works on 'pinchable' fat and most patients will see a 20-25% reduction of the fat cells in the area being treated.  Depending on the treatment area the results can be subtle and provide more of a contour or 'sculpting' result than dropping inches of fat.  It is always best to consult with an experienced Coolsculpting clinician in person prior to your treatment to see if you are a good candidate for the treatment. 

Thank you for your question! Yes, CoolSculpting does work if you are the proper candidate for this treatment. CoolSculpting is geared towards the patients who have stubborn areas of fat that they would like to get rid of despite diet and exercise. Following one CoolSculpitng treatment patients will notice up to a 25% fat reduction in the treated area. This treatment is not a fat loss tool nor does it tighten sagging, loose skin. The key to a success story with CoolSculpting is to make sure you are going to an expert who is CoolSculpitng certified. Good luck!

Cool Sculpting absolutely works for the right candidate.  It is best suited for individuals with stubborn pockets of fat.  Generally speaking, you can achieve 20-25% reduction in the fat per round of treatment.  We have found that patients are most satisfied with 2-3 treatments spaced 1 month apart.

If you have multiple areas to be treated, it may be more cost efficient to look at liposuction.  Good luck!