Can you do CoolSculpting behind the knees?

Hi there,Thank you for your question! Coolsculpt is a great non-invasive fat reduction treatment. Great news for you- the FDA has recently approved knees as a Coolsculpt area. I recommend an in person Coolsculpt assessment with your local certified Coolsculpt provider. They will asses the area of concern and determine the best treatment plan for you. Good luck!

You would need an in-person consultation and examination to determine whether CoolSculpting can be used to reduce the fat behind your knees. We have a few different combinations that we use for knee fat including CoolSculpting. Make sure you see an experienced physician. Best wishes.

Coolsculpting can be used for fat reduction in the knees. In our practice, we've been using Kybella and getting good results for knee fat. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert to determine the best course of treatment for you. Best, Dr. Emer

Hello and thank you for your question. CoolSculpting is ideal for stubborn pockets of fat that can be resistant to traditional weight-loss programs. We treat patients with similar issues all the time. Our Los Angeles practice is buzzing with people seeking to slim down their legs and knee area. The CoolSculpting device includes a range of applicators designed to fit the unique contours of every body. It takes experience and an artistic eye to get the fit right, so make sure the CoolSculpting practice in your area has both. The best way to be sure is to find out if they are Diamond Level practice. Diamond Level certification is awarded by Zeltiq Aesthetics, the makers of CoolSculpting. 

CoolSculpting is an excellent way to target stubborn fat almost anywhere on the body. We have had success eliminating fat from knees with the CoolMini applicator. Consult with a CoolSculpting specialist who can assess the fat behind your knees and let you know if you are a good candidate for convenient fat elimination with CoolSculpting. Thank you for your question! 

Hello and thank you for your question. CoolSculpting is FDA-approved for use in a variety of areas, including the upper arms, back, thighs, abdomen, flanks and more. It is not currently FDA-approved for treating the area behind the knees, although it may not necessarily be dangerous to do so. An experienced and qualified CoolSculpting provider may be able to go off-label and use the applicator to treat your specific area of concern.


Before moving forward with any CoolSculpting treatments, make sure your physician is CoolSculpting certified. If you have any other questions about the CoolSculpting process, discuss them with your care provider during your in-person consultation. Hope this helps!

Yes it is possible to do coolsculpting behind the knees. It would depend on if an applicator can be fitted to the area of concern.  Another  non surgical option would be to use Kybella to dissolve the fat.  This is an "off label" use of this medication. We have used it to treat knee fat on several occasions with very good results.  

CoolSculpting for knee fat can be performed using several different applicators  Not all offices have all the latest applicators so be sure to go to a provider that has all the applicators...called a CCP practice..CoolSculpting Complete Practice.  You also need an evaluation because the bulge in the back of the knee may be a popliteal cyst and not fat.  The cyst cannot be treated with CoolScullpting.

CoolSculpting is the perfect treatment for those who’d rather have fat removed without having invasive surgery. However, I would recommend having a consultation with a local CoolSculpting provider to access the area of concern behind your knees and ensure that you are an ideal candidate for a CoolSculpting treatment.
Best,
Dr. Grubbs