Why are procedures like coolsculping NOT for the overweight or obese?

Thank you for your question; coolsculpting has limitations and that may be the reason why certain people may not be a good candidate for the procedure. Coolsculpting works on subcutaneous fat or what we call “pinchable fat” and not the fat the surrounds organs (visceral fat). This is also not a procedure that will help tighten loose skin, which can occur form an obese person losing a lot of weight. A consult is warranted to see if the desire outcome is something that can be achieved with coolsculpting alone, or is surgical option needed.

Non invasive options like coolsculpting and sculpsure only do a 20% improvement at most during a single treatment. They do not work well for those overweight as they are contouring procedures.  Best, Dr. Emer.