Is it possible to have 6 sessions each of 15 minutes instead of a one hour session?

A session of 15 minutes is not long enough to achieve a good result. A session of at least one hour is always advised, and in fact is the minimum possible with an authentic CoolSculpting machine. I can't imagine 15 minute sessions achieving any kind of result. I would be concerned about the reputability of this provider and would proceed with caution. It's not possible that they are using a certified CoolSculpting machine.

I have never heard of 15 minute sessions, nor is it recommended. It takes the full cycle time for fat to reach the proprietary temperature in order to actually induce the death of the fat cell, otherwise you will not achieve the 20-30% reduction seen in all clinical trials and scientific papers. It can be done, but results will not be the same.

Zeltiq is the company that owns the CoolSculpting brand. Zeltiq sells physicians the machine, applicators, and consumables in order for practices to deliver treatments to their patients. The machine will not function without using a cycle on a preloaded card, the cycles are a minimum of one hour each. Because of this simple fact I can tell you with absolute certainty that the practice that you have spoken with is not offering an authentic CoolSculpting treatment.

You are probably not getting cool sculpting.  Those treatments are preset to 1 hour each. You cannot break up the treatments.  

First of all--be sure you are being treated with a Zeltiq Coolsculpting machine. In order for this procedure to work properly it takes one hour with the suction applicators and 2 hours with the Coolsmooth applicator. Anything less will not be effective, and is not an option for proper treatment.

Each CoolSculpting treatment is a programmed 1 hour treatment. With the CoolSmooth applicator which is non-suction based it is a 2 hour treatment. The machine does not let you split up the treatment into shorter time periods. It is likely that you are not being treated with an authentic CoolSculpting machine. Do more research before committing to these treatments as the effectiveness of other imitation machines has not been proven.

Thank you for your post. CoolSculpting specifically targets treating an area for one hour total. The entire time is crucial for your treatment and results. The treatment should never vary in time. Make sure that this is the CoolSculpting brand system and not a differnt fat reduction treatment. My advice, would be to make sure and have an in person consultation with a reputable doctor or CoolSculpting technician and ask for literature or books to view the system and result photos that they have in the office.  All the best, "Dr. Joe".

I would ask if you are going to be treated with CoolSculpting by Zeltiq or some other device.  The CoolSculpting treatments (by Zeltiq) are an hour per session (except on the outer thigh where it is 2 hours).  I would not treat someone with six, 15 minute sessions instead of one, 1 hour session.  

Coolsculpting is a great procedure but in order for the treatment to be effective it takes an entire hour or two hours depending on the area of the body being treated.  There is no way that a 15 minute session would work and I doubt that it is really the cool sculpting machine that they are using.

Hi,I think it is best for you to notify Zeltiq, the manufacturer of Coolsculpting that you were offered 15 min treatments.  There is no possible way for the time of each cycle to be cut back to 15 minutes since each cycle is preset to be an hour.  Unfortunately, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery has notified many dermatologists and plastic surgeons about counterfeit Coolsculpting machines that have hit the market and use similar marketing materials.  The best advice I can give you is to find a Coolsculpting provider through the Zeltiq website for patients.Warmly,Dr. Liu