Is shaving necessary before CoolSculpting?

The quick answer is no. Our patients do fine with the hair still in place. Sometimes if really hairy then it might be a little tricky for the applicator but it works fine.  The hair and skin are spared during the process of freezing the fat.  

Shaving is not needed in the treatment areas because the hair does not interfere with the treatment nor get affected by the Coolsculpting process.