Can CoolSculpting be performed on your ankles?

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Andrew Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

The ankles are considered an "off label" area for CoolSculpting. However, if there is sufficient adipose fat, and enough surface area to make full contact with the CoolMini, it can be done. My advice would be to set up a consultation with an experienced CoolSculpting practitioner, where they can assess your ankles and use the CoolMini template to determine whether or not you are a candidate. Best of luck!

William Groff, DO · Answer

If you have excess fat around your ankles that makes your legs look unshapely, Zeltiq offers the CoolMini applicator to sculpt smaller areas. Originally designed to remove the fat from a double chin, the CoolMini is also great at sculpting other small areas, including the knees and ankles. When treating the legs, however, it’s important to remember you may have extra swelling and discomfort because of the great many important veins and nerves that feed the legs and feet. Also, standing can put pressure on your treated areas. So you may want to schedule yourself to have a quiet couple of days after your procedure. It can take up to three sessions to get optimal results. Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who is an expert at using CoolMini to sculpt the legs and ankles.

John M. Hilinski, MD · Answer

I have not heard of Coolsculpting being used to reduce fat accumulation around the ankles. I would be a bit cautious of any doctor/clinic offering to do this.

Janet Allenby, DO · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. Unfortunately CoolSculpting is not an option for that area as the applicators don’t fit appropriately. Please consult with a local physician to discuss other options. Good luck!

Elisa A. Burgess, MD · Answer

Our patients, typically call this treatment area "cankles" which is the area between the calves and the ankles. The coolsculpting applicator would not fit on this area and it is not FDA approved for this area either. I have done a little soft liposuction in this area for better definition. Make sure to see someone with experience and board certification.

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