Unhappy with results after lipo, will CoolSculpting help even after past procedure?

Although some patients report some skin tightening after CoolSculpting, it is not guaranteed. CoolSculpting is really indicated for non invasive fat reduction. Therefore, if you have had liposuction, but are still dissatisfied with local areas of excess fat, and don’t want to undergo liposuction again, CoolSculpting may be an option. If however, you are more concerned with loose skin contributing to “loose/belly flab,” actual surgical removal may be a better option.

CoolSculpting is a good tool for people looking to reduce small areas of fat, and can potentially be used to even out results from liposuction if the doctor is skilled enough. It is impossible to say whether or not CoolSculpting is a good option for you without an in-person consultation, however. I recommend visiting a board-certified dermatologist experienced in both liposuction and CoolSculpting who can evaluate your condition and goals and determine the best course of action for you. 

I appreciate your question.It would be hard to tell without a photo, but coolsculpting could be used as also even if you've had previous lipo.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

CoolSculpting can be a useful tool in smoothing out contour irregularities from prior liposuction. Even though some patients do have some skin retraction following CoolSculpting, its use is not indicated for "skin tightening." I suggest seeking out a board certified plastic surgeon who can better evaluate and determine the right treatment for your trouoblesome area(s).  

In my practice we have treated a number of patients to improve results following previous liposuction.  A consultation with an experienced CoolSculpting physician's practice will help you understand if you are a good candidate to achieve your remaining aesthetic goals.

Thanks for your question. An in-person consultation and evaluation would be needed to determine whether CoolSculpting would be appropriate for you. We do see a lot of patients who have had liposuction and we use CoolSculpting successfully to reduce localized areas of remaining fat, asymmetries, etc. So if you are a good candidate then you should get good results from the treatment. If you also have loose skin, then the CoolSculpting may need to be combined with a skin tightening procedure to give you optimal results. Make sure you find an experienced physician provider. Best wishes.

If you still have an inch or more of "pinchable" abdominal and hip fat after liposuction, there is a good chance that you would be a candidate for CoolSculpting.  We have done numerous cases like this and even some to "even out" bulges from uneven liposuction.  The best thing to do is to seek out a CoolSculpting facility near you for a consultation.

There are many patients who consult me for Coolsculpting who have had liposuction.  Coolsculpting will not have the same side effects or leave areas of loose skin.  It is highly effective in reducing these fat bulges non-surgically and has become the gold standard in non-invasive fat reduction.  An in office consultation is the only way to be certain to ascertain if you are a good candidate.  Best, Dr. Green

You can treat areas with CoolSculpting
if they have been already treated by liposuction. Often slight asymmetries can
be addressed by this non-invasive treatment. While there is some skin shrinkage
associated with CoolSculpting, it will not get rid of the excess skin that you
describe. The most dramatic flattening of the abdomen is achieved with a tummy
tuck by removing skin and fat and tightening the abdominal muscles. If you do
not want to undergo the most aggressive method then liposuction and
CoolSculpting are your best options. There are three different types of
handpieces that can be used in CoolSculpting to address the areas of your
concerns.

CoolSculpting is useful in correcting some contour issues related to liposuction and may be a good option for you.  You'll need a personal evalation, and I recommend going to an office that does both liposuction and CoolSculpting. Best wishes!