Is Use of 2 Large Cool Sculpting Panels in 1 Session, with an Overlapping Area, Good Practice and Safe?

Hi,

I agree with Dr. Stevens that overlapping large applicators on the largest bulge of fat can be quite effective.  You may some more swelling and discomfort in that one area but it resolves in 2 weeks after the procedure.  Some physicians perform stacking where they do two successive large applicators to the same area one after another.  This usually leads to more swelling and can be uncomfortable but once again, does not last forever.

Best,

Dr. Liu

Whether with a larger applicator or smaller, overlapping is not uncommon and is quite safe and effective without any greater risk of discomfort or prolonged recovery. The abdomen is an extremely common area to treat sequentially with applicators placed side by side with a small area of overlap in the middle.  By having the applicators side by side the center of each applicator can be placed at the peak or high point of the fat that we are trying to address.  If you are being seen in a plastic surgeon's office by one of the staff members for a procedure such as Coolsculpting then you should feel confident that the surgeon feels this person has the skills and experience necessary to treat patients at a level that people would expect from such an office.  Good luck.