I Had Lipo on my Abdomen, and It is Now Uneven. Will Zeltiq Help Me?

Depending on the number, size and arrangement of lumps or indentations after liposuction, the CoolSculpting may or may not be efficient to improve the lumps.  The applicator would have to fit well that spot and if there are coexistent nearby indentations, then possibly the CoolSculpting could make it worse.

Coolsculpting can be effective in fixing asymmetry after lipo, but there has to be enough fat left over so that the Zeltiq can pull the fat up into the suction cup of the machine.  If the fat cant be brought up into the cup, it will not be cooled enough, and the results will not be as desired.  Best, Dr. Groff

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The
discomfort from treatment does resolve. Taking over the counter tylenol
or naproxen resolves this in the majority of cases. If you have swelling
that is persistent then a waist binder is helpful

The unevenness following liposuction is for the most part technique dependent. The Zeltiq procedure will shrink the fat cells uniformly in the area, mild improvement may be likely, the more effective treatment for such irregularities is a repeat procedure by an experienced surgeon.

Thank you for your question.

Actually, I just treated a patient with CoolSculpting who had liposuction with irregularities.  As long as you can "pinch" an area that can be drawn up into the applicator, it can improve things.

Best to be examined to see what your options are.

Best Wishes!

Hi,

We actually have been treating a lot of patients who come in complaining of contour irregularity after lipo and do not wish to have more lipo.  The key is in an accurate assessment of the irregularity and whether or not the residual pockets of fat can fit into the applicator.  The template will give you a good idea of whether or not your residual fat irregularity can be treated in one or multiple treatments.  So far the feedback we have been receiving in these patients is overwhelmingly positive!

 

Best,

Dr. Liu

As long as there is enough fat for the handpiece to grab, you can treat the area.  Zeltiq will permanently remove the fat that was treated, therefore is a good liposuction alternative.   Several treatments are probably necessary to give you the result that you desire. 

 

Dr. Grant Stevens    

Coolsculpting may or may not be an alternative for treating asymmetric liposuction results. My first recommendation would be to make sure you wait at least a year after lipo before considering correction with Coolscultping. The other issue is there must be enough fat remaining in the asymmetric area to be effectively reduced by Coolsculpting. You will need to be seen in person for a consultation for this determination.

Asymmetry is often seen both before and after a procedure, it is just that most patients seem to be more aware of it after surgery.  Zeltiq is a non-invasive device to decrease fat in a given area, it may help.

Zeltiq is not selective in the fat which will be reduced so it is unlikely that it will improve contour deformities.   It is more likely that you will achieve improvement through a combination of skin tightening, selective liposuction and fat injection.