My Doctor Recommended I Get Two Coolsculpting Treatments Done on the Same Day on Lower Abs?

There have been cases in which the physician treats the exact same area twice, the second application follows immediately after the first. This stacking procedure has not been studied to compare the final results with someone who has two treatments separated by a month to four months. I also do not know if there is a greater prevalence of extreme skin sensitivity after the double stacking than the two treatments separated by time.

The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.

You can “stack” CoolSculpting treatments on the same area on the same day if you wish, but this may increase your risk for side effects such as bruising and swelling. This is actually an off-label use of CoolSculpting, which is designed to have treatments spaced by about two weeks apart. If you decide you would like to try this method, please do work with a board-certified dermatologist who has training and expertise in CoolSculpting. 

We often perform coolsculpting on two different areas of the abdomen on the same visit.  Depending on the contour of your stomach many patients need both the upper and lower abdomen treated and prefer to do this on the same visit.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience with coolsculpting for the best cosmetic results.

While stacking is possible, you do have to be careful as the side effects and risks may be greater. If stacking is recommended, consult with multiple board certified physicians to determine if stacking is in your best interests.

CoolSculpting is generally performed in "cycles" with each cycle taking an hour and covers one area. 60 minutes is required for the tissue to reach the correct temperature to cause the fat to shrink. Typically, separate cycles are needed for the upper and lower abdomen (each an hour), and each flank requires separate hour cycles. Two treatments can be done on the same day, and the time between treatments varies based on the areas treated.