CoolSculpting under the chin?

CoolSculpting is a highly effective way to permanently remove the fat that causes a double chin. The FDA also recently approved the CoolMini submental treatment as a way to tighten under-chin skin, as well. As long as you get the number of sessions required to remove your double chin (between one and three), your results should be equivalent to those of tumescent liposuction — without the need for surgery or downtime.
CoolSculpting and the CoolMini applicator that’s designed for the chin work by traumatizing fat cells with cold and sending them into a slow-death cycle known as apoptosis. It takes about two weeks for the fat cells to die and another few months for your body to totally eliminate them. After that, you’ll have a fat-free, sleek and beautiful chin.
However, if you want results quickly, tumescent liposculpture of the neck is a quick, safe procedure that heals over the weekend and gives even more dramatic results. In your case, you could go either way and enjoy great long-lasting results. The decision is personal then: completely non-invasive with CoolSculpting 1 -3 times, or one and done with tumescent liposculpture.
Please find a board-certified dermatologist who’s been certified by Zeltiq as a CoolSculpting expert.

Thank you for your question!We offer the CoolMini as a non-surgical alternative to liposuction for the right candidate.  For optimal results, 2 treatments are generally required. The treatments are separated by 4-6 weeks. Treatments are planned using templates of the CoolMini applicator. For fat localized to the sub mental chin, a single applicator per session may be required.  If there is significant fat more laterally in the neck, 2 or 3 overlapping applicators may be required to produce the optimal result. I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss what is best for you. Best regards, Andrew Lyos MD, FACS

Thank you for your question.  CoolSculpting in the submental area or chin is an excellent non-surgical option.  Best to seek a consultation to determine if liposuction or coolSculpting is recommended for your particular circumstance.  Good luck.

Hello,Thank you for your question. The CoolMini has provided great non-invasive results under the chin. CoolSculpting provides approximately a 25%-30% fat reduction per area. You will need to consult with a local provider to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for this procedure. The provider will also be able to discuss expectations surrounding results. Good luck!

CoolSculpting is a great treatment to reduce the double chin fat in appropriate candidates. However, not everyone is a suitable candidate for the treatment. We have had great success using CoolSculpting in combination with several other double chin reduction treatments we have at our practice. The key is that you make sure you are under the care of an experienced physician who has multiple options for treating your concerns. Make sure you get an in-person consultation and evaluation to determine which treatments would be most appropriate for you. Best wishes.

Thank you for your question. While it's best to have an in-person examination of the area to determine which procedure would be best for you, there are several options aside from CoolSculpting, such as liposuction or SmartLipo, should you not be a good candidate for CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting, being noninvasive, has wonderful results for the right candidates, leaving patients extremely happy. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a Board Certified Surgeon in your area to discuss the best surgical options for you. Good luck!

The best way to determine if you a coolsculpting candidate or not is by examination of the area of concern but if you are a good candidate then coolsculpting is very successful in chin area.

I would consider liposuction the gold standard for reduction of fat under the chin.  Liposuction can remove the most amount of fat in one session.  CoolSculpting under the chin can reduce fat, but more than one treatment session is often needed to obtain the desired result.  

I find that VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF are best for contouring the chin in those who are candidates, but Kybella can be used as an alternative and needs to be combined with thermage/ultherapy/exilis or coolsculpting for good results. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for this question.  It is important prior to any procedure that patients consider all possible treatment options and so I welcome these types of questions.  In my own experience, the success rate of CoolMini is high.  There are very few patients are not satisfied as during the CoolSculpting Treatment (using the special CoolMini Applicator) we are killing their fat cells.  The key to success is in patient selection, assessment and application.  We have seen results as good as laser lipo, however it is worth reiterating the importance of patient selection - liposuction may be a more effective option for some patients, depending on factors such as their level of BMI.   
At our clinic we offer all patients who are potentially interested in CoolSculpting a complimentary assessment with one of our CoolSculpting Practitioners to determine whether it will be the best treatment for them.  
I hope that this has been helpful.
Best wishes, Dr Haus, London.