What is the difference between Tickle Lipo and Coolsculpting?

Tickle Lipo is a form of liposuction that uses a cannula that has a nutational movement that frees the fat cells up and removes them with significantly less trauma than traditional liposuction yet is just as effective. The benefit to Tickle Lipo is the ability to sculpt the body. During the procedure, patients will feel either a weird sensation, a slight tickling sensation, or some mild-moderate discomfort when performed as an awake lipo procedure. In addition to local (tumescent) anesthesia most patients receive a mild sedative and pain medication. Most centers are now offering nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during the procedure as well. Downtime is typically 2 to 3 days off work and out of the gym for 2-3 weeks.Coolsculpting is a treatment that involves freezing the targeted fat cells so that they go into programmed cellular death and then are reabsorbed by the body through natural processes over the next 8-10 weeks. The advantages of Coolsculpting are that you can target specific areas of concern and there is no downtime. There is a mild discomfort in the initial treatment time as the tissue is brought to a freezing level. Immediately after the treatment the targeted area is massaged for a short period and that can be a little uncomfortable. Following your treatments you can return to your normal activities without downtime.It is difficult to address the cost as this is going to vary from office to office. In some instances, Coolsculpting will be less expensive and in others Tickle Lipo may be less expensive. This is determined during the consultative process.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Dear Denver,There are a lot of options for body contouring these days.Non surgical options may or may not work, or have modest results.Liposuction with water assisted, power assisted (tickle is one type), laser or Ultrasound Technologies built in will give more body contouring results, and remove fat cells permanently.Best, Dr Brecht Seattle, Wa