I'm 5'3", 240 lbs. Doctor suggested sleeve but I want to know if CoolSculpting will work before I try any type of surgery?

CoolSculpting is a great way to help shape and contour the body by eliminating targeted fat pockets. However, it is not recommended for individuals who are overweight. Therefore, if you want to lose the weight without surgery, adopt a healthy lifestyle plan that includes eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly. Further, you may want to consult with your primary care physician as well as nutrition and fitness professionals to help. After you lose the weight, consider CoolSculpting as a great way to compliment and refine your results. 
 

Hello, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately CoolSculpting works best on individuals who are already at their ideal weight and want to minimize pockets of fat. With that being said, many will use it in conjunction with their weight loss journey as an incentive, and to target their stubborn zones. But CoolSculpting can not be used for weight loss. Good luck!

Thanks for your question.  CoolSculpting is a great treatment for body sculpting however it is not a weight loss procedure.  If your doctor determined a Gastric Sleeve is your best course of action, then I would follow that recommendation.  You can always revisit CoolSculpting once you have reached your objective weight to tweak any of those stubborn areas that diet and exercise seem immune to.  Best of Luck!