Does CoolSculpting work for very skinny people? (Photo)

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I'm really skinny person, underweight. I have this bump I have on my stomach (always had, and all girls in my family has it too, no matter how skinny we can be) and I want to get rid of it. It's like the skin on my lower tummy is thicker. Very suttle. I saw on website that the doctor needs to see if there is enough skin to pinch in order to do it.. What's the minimum? And based on these pictures, do you think coolsculpting would help my belly button area to be more thin?

Frank Lista, MD · Answer

The ideal candidates for CoolSculpting are normal-weight men and women with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas. The general guideline with CoolSculpting is that, if you have enough unwanted fat that you can pinch it, you are likely able to treat it. It would be difficult to tell if you fall in this category until you have been examined in person. My advice is to get in contact with a qualified plastic surgeon for an in-person consultation, so he/she can advise you with a treatment plan that best suits your body and your lifestyle.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, coolsculpting works on pinchable fat. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person assessment. It is the best way to determine if you are a candidate. Regards,

Elisa A. Burgess, MD · Answer

Sometimes people can be thin but have problem spots. Coolsculpting is good for pinchable fat but the area has to fit into one of our applicators.  But if it is a problem spot and too small for Coolsculpting then ThermiSmooth may be a good option. The best solution is to find a practice with experience and solid devices. A good practice may evaluate a patient and tell them honestly if they are not a good candidate. We want for patients to get the appropriate treatments and for them to be happy.

Janet Allenby, DO · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. CoolSculpting is ideal for individuals who are at a healthy weight. Based on the pictures you may be able to treat the abdomen. However you would need to have a consult in person to make sure the applicator will fit the area of concern. Good luck!

Garry K. Kim, MD · Answer

Hi,
Regardless of how thin you are, if you have pinchable, pullable fat, you can treat it with CoolSculpting.  A better picture for assessment would be to lean over and grab your fat.  Pull it away from your abdomen and take the picture.  This will provide us with a better view of what we might be able to treat.  An alternative to consider is using kybella in this area.  Kybella is an injectable solution of deoxycholic acid that can dissolve fat.  It's currently only FDA approved for the treatment of submental fat (fat under the chin).  However, it can be used in other areas off-label.  You should speak with a trained physician about this option.  
Hope this helps,
Dr. Garry K. Kim

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