Differences in Coolsculpting Machines?

Hello and thank-you for your question.  There are sevearal applicators with different shapes and sizes desighed for specificic areas.  An experienced Coolsculpting provider will design a treatment plan utilizing the applicators to maximize your results. We utilize the new Cool Advantage applicators which are much more comfortable and reduce treatment time to 35 minutes.  We currently have 4 Coolsculpting machines and can offer "Dual Sculpting" which further reduces the treatment time.  It can be used safely for off-label treatment of the upper arms, inner/outer thighs, bra-strap area, chin, and above the knees. The advanced 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 options for body contouring to determine if you an ideal candidate for Coolsculpting.

There is only one coolsculpting machine.  There are, however, newer applicators that cause less pain and work much faster with a greater safety profile and these are part of the Advantage series of applicators.  Ask your provider if they have the latest in coolsculpting technology. 

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Thank you for your question. Recently CoolSculpting released their new CoolAdvantage. This system allows for more of the area to be treated, in less time, and with less discomfort. If you are looking around it would be best to find a practice that is offering this new technology. They should offer you a full body consult to determine the most effective treatment. Good luck!

The CoolSculpting procedure can involve several different applicators. As the applicators are designed for specific areas on the body, one applicator may be better than another depending on the area you might want to treat. Recently, Zeltiq has introduced a new CoolSculpting applicator called the CoolAdvantage applicator. One cycle with the CoolAdvantage applicator is only 35 minutes. This means that patients can complete their treatment with CoolSculpting in almost half the time. Patients who seek a provider with multiple machines can shorten their treatment time even further as they can utilize two applicators at one time. For patients interested in CoolSculpting, it is important to research the provider and ensure he or she has attended CoolSculpting University and received the proper training. Patients should seek out an office where treatments are supervised by a board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck in your research!

Hi,Coolsculpting is an excellent form of non-invasive  fat reduction for the right patient. There are different applicators that are used on different area. Some applicators take 1 or 2 hours but the new advantage applicators take only 35 minutes and have significantly less risk for delayed onset pain (especially in the abdomen). Results are seen at 2 months and typically 1-3 treatments will be necessary on each area to achieve ideal results. The number of treatments depends on the amount of fat there and the patient's goals.  There is not downtime and the results can be impressive in the right patient.  We also use the Zimmer Z-wave for improved patient comfort and added results. The best candidates are those who are in pretty good shape with areas of stubborn fat that won't go away no matter what.Zeltiq usually sets the base price,
however, prices range from clinic to clinic. You can visit zeltiq website
to see which doctor is near you. It is important to have the procedure done
with a doctor who is experienced in cool sculptingMy best,Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMMBeverly Hills, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

There are different applicators that are shaped and geared for different parts of the body.  So depending on your areas of concerns, there are different applicators.  An experience coolsculpting provider should be able to help you develop a plan that is right for you.  In addition, if your experience provider is also a plastic surgeon, then they can tell you the trade-offs between a surgical procedure and Coolsculpting.

There is only one CoolSculpting machine available that is made by Zeltiq. CoolSculpting offers different applicators that vary based on the different areas treated. You clinician will be able to best determine which applicator will be ideal to use on particular areas of your body.

There is only one CoolSculpting machine. It is FDA approved and made by Zeltiq. It has 3 attachments used for different parts of the body. The one for the abdomen is about twice the size as the small and medium ones. So the hand pieces are used for the areas that are to be treated.

                                                                                        All the best, "Dr. Joe" Gryskiewicz

Zeltiq is the only company that has produced CoolSculpting. There is no other FDA-cleared fat freezing technology. The company may be eventually adding to the three currently-available applicators to allow physicians to treat different shaped sites.

Zeltiq's device is the only device that uses "Coolsculpting" (freezing fat) to reduce fat bulges.  There are other devices that use radio frequency or laser light to reduce fat. The difference between these devices, besides the method of reduction, is that Coolsculptng by Zeltiq actually removes fat cells, as liposuction does (although not to the same degree and noninvasively, while Zerona, Velasmooth, Triactive and Endemology temporarily reduce fat by squeezing the fat out of the cells.