Is it possible that I'm already seeing coolsculpting results after 1 week?!

As a high volume provider of CoolSculpting, we have seen patients state they have results even before the one week mark.  In general, this is very uncommon and most results are not usually seen until the 3 week mark and many people can take 3-4 months.  

I wish that I could promise CoolSculpting results in one week. That would be really cool! I would be patient, I think that you are likely seeing the swelling resolve. But anything is possible. Enjoy your results and please follow up with your provider. I'm sure that they would be delighted with your outcome.

It would be unlikely that you are seeing a result from Coolsculpting in just one week, and I agree that you are probably just noticing the relative difference from the swelling going down.  Coolsculpting works by freezing the fat to a critical temperature until the fat undergoes apoptosis (cell death) and then it is removed from the body by way of the lymphatic system.  This process takes about 3 months to be complete.  We do have many patients saying they see beginning results at 2 to 4 weeks and we use a radiofrequency device to heat and manipulate the fat to accelerate the process and tighten the skin.  But it still takes at least 2 weeks to really start to see the meaningful results that Coolsculpting produces.  So be patient and soon enough you will see your new body taking shape.  Enjoy!
Best,
Dr. Paul Flashner

Coolsculpting is best when performed on an area that has an excess number of fat cells.  For example, women say, "When I gain weight, it goes straight to my belly."  That means that you were born with more fat cells in your abdominal area.  It would be great to perform coolsculpting in that area to reduce the number of fat cells there and make that are more proportional with the rest of your body.  Then, if you gain weight, it will be more evenly distributed over your body.  It won't just "go straight" to one area.      

The fat loss is permanent after Coolsculpting.  You typically lose 20-25% of the fat in the area treated, each time you treat it.  I have done it to myself and my staff.  It is truly effective and has no down time.The results can be seen from 1 to 3 months.



Best of Luck,

Sheila Nazarian

There is some anecdotal patient evidence to suggest that results can be seen in 1 week. However, we typically don't hear about patients seeing results for at least 1 month. This doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy the results you are seeing! Congrats!