I'm a male wondering if I can use Coolsculpt to remove supra pubic fat?

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I'm a 6', 40 year old male who's lost about 30 lbs and I am now down to 190 lbs and have been for the past three years. My supra pubic fat pad is still very large and is embarrassing when I'm undressed. I've considered lipo, but will Coolsculpting work on the area just as well? Would it be too dangerous with it being so close to my penis? Thank you for your help!

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Congratulations on your weight loss.  Best to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.  They will be able to give you a wide choice of options, (CoolSculpting, Liposuction, Direct excision, etc.). Review your reasonable goals with them, and together you will make a plan.

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

As long as there is pinch able fat then CoolSculpting may be used to target that specific fat and cause 30% reduction

Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend consulting with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for best treatment plan. I hope this helps!

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I have had patients with suprapubic fat ask about CoolSculpting.  I do not think it would be dangerous to treat that area, but it is more a question of whether any superficial fat can be drawn into the applicator to treat it.  You would need to be examined to determine if you might be a candidate for this treatment, which would be considered an off-label area since it is not one of the approved locations on the body for CoolSculpting.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

Yes, your question is valid and can be treated.  Of course, a consultation is needed, but would it expect not to affect one's private parts.  Coolsculpting works as I have had the treatment myself.

I'm a male wondering if I can use Coolsculpt to remove supra pubic fat?

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