How old do you have to be to have coolsculpting?

During the
preliminary studies of CoolSculpting, no one under the age of 18
years was enrolled. It is a very safe procedure and can potentially
be used in patients under 18 years, if their body has ceased growing.
For girls, that tends to be about 15 or 16, for boys about 16 to 17.
However, in your late teens and early 20’s, the body tends to
change a bit. Girls tend to get the “freshman 15” extra pounds
in college, while boys may see weight gain as they tend to
participate in fewer team sports after high school. If you are
experiencing lots of weight fluctuations, I think it’s best to wait
until your weight is fairly stable for a year or two, no matter what
your age. You don’t have to be at your skinniest weight to have
CoolSculpting, but it should not be seen as a weight loss procedure.
It is to get rid of fatty bulges that are not too big, but are out of
proportion with the rest of the body. If you are in your teens, but
have a genetic bulge that is truly out of proportion, CoolSculpting
may be of benefit to you.
CoolSculpting
works by lowering the temperature of fat to the point of freezing so
that the cells will begin to destruct. The surrounding and tissues
and skin are not affected at all. If you are under the age of 18
years, you would need parental permission to have CoolSculpting or
any other dermatologic procedure. Please find a board-certified
dermatologist to be evaluated for CoolSculpting.

Thanks for your question. There is no age limit with coolsculpting. If you are under 18 years of age, you will need parental consent. Regards, 

There is no firm age limit for coolsculpting. However, a patient must be a candidate and be able to provide informed consent. If you are under 18, you would need to have parental consent to have the procedure.  I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a body shaping expert to see if you're a candidate. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question. You must be 18 years old to have Coolsculpting or if under 18 you must have a signed parental consent form. CoolSculpting is a fat-freezing procedure which is the only FDA-cleared,non-surgical fat-reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet and exercise. The results are proven, noticeable, and lasting. Coolsculpting is recommend for individuals who are mostly fit with minimal fat bulges. Results can be seen 2-3 months after treatment. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to determine if you are a good candidate for treatment. Best of Luck!

Thank you for your question, alybutler. Regarding the age requirement for CoolSculpting, patients are required to be at least 18 years old or have a parent or guardians signed legal consent. CoolSculpting is a truly revolutionary procedure that really will permanently remove fat cells from the areas that are treated. This non-invasive and non-surgical procedure yields smooth natural looking results with little to no downtime.  Good luck with your CoolSculpting adventure.

CoolSculpting would not be appropriate for children. I have, however, successfully used it in teens who have achieved full growth.CoolSculpting is not a weight-loss technique, it is a body-contouring technique. It is only meant to treat stubborn pockets of fat that do not resolve with exercise and diet. Most cases of that type of fat appear later in life. Please be sure you are eating lots of healthy foods and exercising regularly before turning to a procedure like CoolSculpting. If you are under 18, your parents will need to give written permission for CoolSculpting. Please visit a board-certified dermatologist for a consultation to find out if you are a candidate for CoolSculpting.

There are no age limits to have coolsculpting. If you are under 18 you do need parental consent.  You should have a consultation with an experience provider to make sure this is the best procedure for you.

Thank you for your question, alybutler- There are no age restrictions for CoolSculpting, however if you are under the age of 18 you will need parental or guardian consent.  Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to review what options would be best for you and your body type.My Best, Dr. Basile

Thanks for your question – and has been noted, there is no age requirement but if you are under 18, you will need a parent or a guardian to sign the consent forms. Studies were not done in people under 18 so we have no “data” on how people do under 18, but there is nothing out there to suggest that if needed, and one has the right expectations, that things won’t do well and patients under 18 can do well here.  You should have a consultation with a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Hello alybutler,Thank you for sharing your question. CoolSculpting like any medical procedure requires the person in question to fully understand the intended procedure and its reasons for being done as well as an evaluation to know you are a good candidate for said procedure and finally the ability to give informed consent. If you are a minor or under the care of permanent guardian then consent from the parent or guardian must be obtained from them prior to any procedure, including CoolSculpting. None of the study participants were under 18 thus we do not have data on that patient population although the results should be comparable.