Is Cryolipolysis or Cool Sculpting Good for Removing Large Amounts of Fat on the Hips?

Question

Almost all my fat seems to gather on my hips. Is Cryolipolysis a good option for removing a large amount of fat from the hips?

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

If you have an excessive amount of fat, liposuction would be more effective. However, if there is a focal bulge of fat, and if the CoolSculpting applicator fits well over the area, then with several non-invasive treatments, you might be pleased with the fat reduction that Zeltiq causes by permanently killing some of those fat cells. Some doctors have found that using more than one applicator in an overlapping pattern can help reduce the amount of fat better than with one solitary treatment. Repeated treatments can be given every six weeks or more. There can be side effects, and although they are tolerable, make sure you discuss them in detail with your doctor.Our NYC patients continue to be very happy with their Zeltiq CoolSculpting results.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Coolsculpting has come out with an applicator for the hips.  You may see a reduction, but it may take more than one treatment if you have large volumes there.  I would recommend visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon to see if Coolsculpting is an option for you versus liposuction which is the gold standard to reshape this area.

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. CoolSculpting tends to work the best on smaller fatty pockets. For larger amounts of fat Liposuction may be a better option. I would advise you to meet with a Board Certified Surgeon to discuss both options. Best wishes.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

If by hips you mean love handles, Coolsculpting might be great for you.  It's difficult to tell without actually seeing you, but I frequently treat the love handles with Coolsculpting.  Good luck!

Hadley Claire King, MD, FAAD · Answer

CoolSculpting works great on thighs and saddle bags. Just look up some CoolSculpting before and after pictures of the outer thigh. There is actually a specific CoolSculpting applicator for the lateral thigh called the CoolSmooth Applicator. Bulges in the outer thigh area are different from the bulges on your belly. The outer thigh has something called hard fat. It’s not something you can pinch. Most CoolSculpting applicators require pinchable fat so the bulge can be gently suctioned up into the applicator where the cooling panel is located. The suction also secures the applicator to the treatment area. The CoolSmooth is designed to treat hard fat or areas that lack enough pinchable fat to be properly suctioned. The CoolSmooth uses comfortable straps to attach the applicator to the treatment area, and the proprietary design does a great job of freezing away hard fat.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Coolsculpting may be an option. However, you should consult with a board certified surgeon who offers surgical and coolsculpting options to determine which option is best for you.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

Larger areas can be treated but it is best to be seen an examined.Body
reshaping can be performed with a cannula that removes fat via liposuction or
with noninvasive technology like Cool Sculpting.  With Cool Sculpting there is no cannula
inserted into your body.  All treatments
are performed on the surface from the outside in using technology that freezes
the fat.  Don’t hesitate to give us a
call in Austin regarding a Body Reshaping Consult at the Upper Room.  On our Facebook Page there is an Interview I
recently did with KVUE, a local news station in Austin, that was picked by
affiliates around the United States, including Miami.  During the Interview we discussed the
technology of Cool Sculpting as well as it application process.

Michael Law, MD · Answer

Coolsculpting is best for removing small to moderate amounts of fat. Liposuction is a better alternative for larger areas of fat

Daniel Shapiro, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting is not a weight loss solution for people who are obese, or a substitute for surgical methods such as liposuction. Good candidates have noticeable bulges in certain areas they’d like to get rid of. Your doctor will determine if treatment is right for you during a one-on-one consultation.

Amy Forman Taub, MD · Answer

In theory, Coolsculpting can be used anywhere there is enough fat available to be drawn into the treatment tip. However, in practice, using the available treatment tips we do not currently treat the hip area. In addition, Coolsculpting is most appropriately used to "fine-tune" stubborn areas once an individual has come close to or reached their desired level of weight loss through healthy eating and exercise. It is not a treatment designed to remove large amounts of fat for any given body area.

Is Cryolipolysis or Cool Sculpting Good for Removing Large Amounts of Fat on the Hips?

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