How much fat, percentage-wise, can I expect to lose from CoolSculpting? (photos)

A single CoolSculpting treatment will normally result in destruction of about 20-25% of the fat cells in the treated area.  With multiple treatment sessions, more fat can be destroyed.  You appear to be a good candidate for CoolSculpting, but liposuction is an alternative.  More fat can potentially be removed in a single liposuction procedure, compared with a single CoolSculpting session, but liposuction is invasive and requires a recovery period.  

CoolSculpting is a great, FDA-approved treatment for fat reduction of the abdomen. Patients in our office have seen an average fat reduction of 20-25% with each treatment. Depending on the patient's body composition and outcome goals, it may take more than one treatment to achieve optimal results. It takes about 2-3 months to get a general idea of the final results. The results are long-lasting as long as you maintain a stable healthy lifestyle.

Thank you for your question. Coolsculpting eliminates 20 - 25% of fat cells per treatment. Coolsculpting and liposuction yields different result and has different benefits. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine which you are best suited for. Regards,

As you've learned, CoolSculpting will destroy about 20% to 30% of fat cells from a treated area. Most patients need two to three or even more treatment sessions to get the results they want. If you have two sessions, you can lose between 40% to 60% of your fat; at three sessions you'd be up to 60% to 75% of the fat.Both liposuction and CoolSculpting can eliminate stubborn muffin tops and give your abdomen a more sculpted shape. The advantage to CoolSculpting is that there is almost no downtime. Most people will have a few days of tenderness or swelling. It will take between three to six months after your final treatment before your full results can be appreciated. Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who is a certified CoolSculpting practitioner to have your muffin top removed for good.

A Coolsculpting treatment will destroy up to 20% of the fat cells within the treated area. Coolsculpting is good for stubborn areas of fat, but lacks body contouring and shaping.  WE often combine with vanquish as a "fire and ice" treatment for better results. However for best contouring, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned and athletic-looking result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer