Can the Coolsmooth applicator be used on the abdomen and is it as effective there as the suctioning method?

I appreciate your question.The suctioning devices are better suited for pinchable fatThe best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

Hi Diana. The CoolSmooth applicator can be used on any area where there is "non-pinchable" fat and the applicator can be safely applied. This includes the abdomen. However, if the fat can be pinched and pulled away from your body then the suction based applicators are preferred. If your abdominal fat can't be pinched, then the CoolSmooth applicator can be used. Technicially, the results are the same with either applicator but because there is less fat that cannot be pinched, the results will be less drastic. Hope this helps.

CoolSculpting is designed to be placed on pinch able fat especially on the abdomen and each session results in 30% reduction of fat targeted. Liposuction can take out as much fat as the operator seems necessary. 

There is no reason why the CoolSmooth applicator can't be used on the abdomen. How effective it will be depends on the amount of fat you are trying to treat. Because the CoolSmooth lies on the surface of the skin and the fat is still in contact with the warmth of the underlying muscles, it cannot treat as much fat at once as the original, sucking applicator can. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist to find out which technique and applicator is best to help you sculpt the body shape you desire.

I recommend the CoolSmooth applicator on the abdomen if the layer of fat is thick.  When the layer is thick, it will not be drawn into the applicator as easily, and a smaller area will be treated.  The CoolSmooth treatment takes longer but may there may be less discomfort at the beginning and after the treatment with this applicator.  If your fat layer is not thick, you might want to allow the doctor to use a CoolMax or CoolCurve applicator.I do hope this helps to answer your question!

This is an interesting question. For areas where the
suction method is possible Cool Sculpting is the preferred technique.
CoolSmooth is designed for areas that are not amenable to the suctioning
method and requires a few sessions. It works nicely for further
contouring and shaping following Cool Sculpting procedures, particularly,
treating areas above and below areas that were treated with a suctioning
method.It is very important to go to a center that specializes in
these kind of procedures and has other devices that can be helpful. For
example, our center has other skin
tightening and fat melting devices that can be efficient in areas where the
cool smooth applicator or the suction device may not work.

If you have "pinchable" fat, go with the standard applicator. If not the Coolsmooth applicator will be effective if it can be afixed to the fat and deliver the appropriate cold for the prescribed time. good luck.

Areas on the upper abdomen may respond to the CoolSmooth applicator even if they are not well suited for the suction applicators.  Other methods are also available including Vanquish, Liposonix, Ultrashape and traditional liposuction (the gold standard).

Thank you for your question.  The coolsmooth applicator can be used on other non-pinchable areas.  The difficulty is getting the applicator to sit appropriately to get the most effective treatment.  The new coolsmooth pro applicator is better suited for abdominal applications with shorter treatment times. Best wishes.

Zeltiq/ CS is rolling out a series of new applicators with quicker treatment times and has also gotten clearance for several new body areas.  All of these updates can affect the areas that can be/ should be treated including those that previously required suctioning as mentioned in your question.  Check with the most experienced certified provider in your area who will be getting the new applicators so that they can answer your more specific questions in person.  Best of luck, Doc Halliday