Can CoolSculpting help me get an hourglass figure? (photos)

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I’m an 18year old female. I have no curve to my stomach at all due to fat around the waistline, and also have a stubborn pouch of lower abdomen fat. In the last photo I am pulling my fat behind in order to achieve an hourglass stomach. Could CoolSculpting both sides of my waist and lower abdomen achieve this look? If so what size and what is the average cost? Thank you!

Kimberly Butterwick, MD · Answer

In the photo where you are creating an hourglass shape, you may be pulling back muscle as well as fat. CoolSculpting can only eliminate fat, so when you consult with a board-certified dermatologist, he or she will examine your anatomy to see what kinds of improvements can be made. Regardless, you do seem to have some excess fat on the sides and certainly the pooch that bothers you can all be eliminated with CoolSculpting’s cryolipolysis process, which freezes and kills fat cells. Cost varies by the expertise of the practitioner as well as your location.  Usually the consultation is no charge, so you can learn the exact costs then. Sometimes after the examination, a different option is suggested that will give better results for a particular problem. The physician should help you choose the best, most cost- efficient option for your unique body issues. Please find a board-certified dermatologist who’s been certified as an expert by Zeltiq to perform your CoolSculpting.

Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

Coolsculpting helps to remove moderate amounts of fat and can achieve exactly what the name suggests, a sculpting type of outcome. It is incredibly important that you pay attention to who you are seeing for this procedure, as it is really about the planning and assessment, not just putting the device on.
To ensure you are receiving the highest level of care, seek out a modernly trained, new-school dermatologic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained in one of these “core four” cosmetic specialties. Membership in organizations like the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery help to identify a highly trained surgeon.
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Andrew Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

CoolSculpting could be a very effective option to create the hourglass figure you desire. My recommendation would be to see a practitioner who will use a liberal and generous application to really give you that "wow factor" and avoid an underwhelming result. 
Based on your photos, I would say the average size applicator would work well on your frame- possibly two on each side of your waist and four on your abdomen. this treatment could cost approximately four to five thousand dollars. Because the charge for CoolSculpting is based on how many applicators you use, the price would be less if you opted for a more conservative treatment.
The placement, and thus the pricing may vary based on your practitioner. Because I have not seen you for a physical exam, this advice is based solely on previous experience and may be subject to change during your in-office visit.

Robert G. Aycock, MD, FACS · Answer

It would be best to have an in person consultation to see if you are a candidate for CoolSculpting. You may be too small for the applicators but you would definitely know when you get evaluated.

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