I want a CoolSculpting procedure for the Turkey Waddle. I am 55. Is this too old for this procedure?

While CoolMini by CoolSculpting is a new FDA approved treatment for submental chin fat that can be very effective in reducing a double chin in the right candidate, no matter their age, if your “turkey waddle” is caused primarily by loose skin then CoolMini may not be the right procedure for you. For loose skin under the chin and on the neck, a non-invasive skin tightening procedure such as ThermiTight or Ultherapy could be beneficial. I suggest visiting a board-certified dermatologist with experience contouring the neck for an in-person consultation to find the right treatment plan to meet your goals. 

Hi there,
There is no age restriction for the Coolsculpt treatment. In fact, most of our patients tend to be in that age bracket and have had great success with Coolsculpt. It is important to determine whether your concern is fat tissue or loose skin. Coolsculpt is a great option to treat stubborn fat tissue, however, it will not improve skin laxity. Many patients come in inquiring about Coolsculpt and then realize their concern is actually loose skin. There are many skin tightening treatments, such as Venus Legacy or Profound, that will improve skin laxity. I suggest partnering with your local service provider to determine if you are a candidate for Coolsculpt. Good luck

There is no age limit or requirement with CoolSculpting, however it may not be your best option in addressing the loose skin. CoolSculpting is best used for getting rid of the unwanted fat and although it will help tighten the area, I don't think you'll recieve the results you were hoping for. A few other procedures you may want to look in to would be SmartLipo, Venus or Kybella. Good luck!

I treat this everyday in my practice. You may be a surgical candidate but you do not need surgery for improvement. Properly performed liposuction with energy based devices and physical fat removal will do fantastic to remove the fat, lift the skin, and contour the jawline. I pretreat everyone with Botox 1-2 weeks before surgery to relax the neck muscles, allowing for better retraction of the skin after surgery. Then after treatment we do skin tightening with Venus Legacy to improve the results and decrease the neck swelling. I suggest you only see an expert for treatment of this area as a meticulous surgeon is required to get great results and complications in this area can be devastating both medically and cosmetically. A new medication that is used to remove chin fat with injections called Kybella may also be an option, as it secondarily allows for skin tightening/lifting as well. A formal consultation is needed to determine what are the best options for you. Coolmini can work well for certain patients on the neck but often need more fat than skin, so if you have a "waddle" ensure this is fat and not just skin which would require lifting or ThermiRF as well. Best, Dr. Emer.  Best, Dr. Emer.

The new CoolSculpting Cool-Mini applicator can be used to reduce fat of the double chin. Most turkey waddles, however, are the result of loose neck skin. This will not be treated by CoolSculpting. An alternative treatment may be more suitable for you. To best determine, you should see an experienced physician in your area for consultation. Your age is not an issue. Best of luck.

55 is not too old to have a CoolSculpting treatment to the neck (turkey waddle).  However, the procedure will only destroy some of the fat and not tighten the skin.  An exam would be needed to determine if you might be a good candidate for the procedure or not.  

The CoolMini applicator is beneficial for the "turkey waddle," and with no age limit CoolSculpting this area is ideal for many different people. CoolSculpting does not tighten skin, and that should be taken into consideration when opting for this procedure. Seeking an in-office consultation would be best in order to determine what treatment is best for you

One of the benefits of CoolSculpting is that there is no age limit. We have had great success with CoolSculpting in our practice, and have treated many older patients. Your age of 55 is actually quite typical. An in-office consultation would be necessary to deem if you are an appropriate candidate or not, and if loose skin would be an issue that could affect your result.  Please feel free to contact our office for a consultation.

Dear FrenchNeoClassical,There is no specific age limit for CoolScupting.CoolScupting is an excellent treatment for reducing unwanted fat. However, it will not tighten loose skin, which can be a common issue at your age.Please see an experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who performs both nonsurgical and surgical cosmetic treatments for an evaluation.Warmest wishes,Larry Fan, MD

Thank you for your question.  while age is not a good determining factor for cool sculpting there are age related issues to consider.   While the cool mini applicator is designed specifically for this area, if you have significant skin laxity, your skin will actually hang more after the procedure.  There are options for skin tightening after cool sculpting, but sometimes when all is said and done, its more cost effective to have surgery.  I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss all you options.