Does Freezing Fat Make More Sense Than Using Radio Waves to Remove It?

Coolsculpting is an excellent form of non-invasive  fat reduction for
the right patient. 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.

My best,

Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMM

Beverly Hills, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

We've seen great results with CoolSculpting, which targets and freezes fat cells and allows your body to naturally eliminate them in the weeks and months that follow. It has a great track record of delivering safe, effective, and reliable results. Typically the ideal candidate for CoolSculpting is someone who is happy with their overall body weight but still struggles with pockets of stubborn, unwanted fat that don't respond to diet or exercise. It's important to remember that CoolSculpting is not a weight loss treatment. The best way to know what's right for you is to have a consultation with an experienced CoolSculpting specialist near you.

CoolSculpting has been FDA cleared for the permanent removal of fat cells through cryolipolysis. It normally reduces 20-25% of the fat cells in a single treatment. Velashape requires multiple treatments with results that are usually not substantial nor permanent. Velashape does not remove fat cells. You should talk to a licensed professional to get a consultation to find out what is the best treatment for your needs.

Coolsculpting is a great and permanent removal of fat cells.  The science was developed developed by Harvard scientist and is a FDA approved procedure for fat reduction.  The fat is frozen and removed permanently.  It will remove about 25-25% of the fat in the coolsculpt suction head.  RF is not permanent removal and needs to be repeated.  The best candidates are people with localized fat deposits and not obesity.

Velashape may temporarily reduce fat volume and you need maintenance treatments.  It helps shape and contour. CoolSculpting by Zeltiq permanently kills some fat cells by one freezing treatment and the reduction in fat volume continues for several months. Approximately 20% is reduced, as seen during ultrasound imaging, at four months.  Certainly, the remaining fat cells in the treated area, and the fat cells in non-treated areas can increase volume as they store more fat if more fat is produced after the CoolSculpting by eating more and/or exercising less.  The Zeltiq is not a replacement for diet and exercise. The treatment can be repeated, if desired, in a few months, multiple times to improve on the former results.