Will CoolSculpting of my under butt cause my butt to sag/sink into my thigh? (Photo)

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I have an appointment for CoolSculpting tomorrow morning. I was planning on treating the area just below my butt. I'd like to have a sharper angle between my butt and my thigh. I am worried that removing this fat will cause my actual butt to sink down or sag into my thigh, which I would absolutely hate. What is the likelihood that that will happen? I am only going to do one session of CoolSculpt. I only want to do it if it will help my butt look shapelier and more pronounced from my thigh.

David Yew, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting beneath the buttock (banana roll) is a very common treatment. Our office has been using CoolSculpting for nearly a decade and I have never seen a more ideal candidate to treat for this area - you should be so excited! Assuming your provider places the applicator properly, you should expect nothing but amazing results from this treatment! It is very unlikely and rare that CoolSculpting would cause any type of sinking motion to the buttock - the cooling is not strong enough to penetrate through the muscular wall or to cause any type of paralyzation to the muscles. Best of luck - please post a before and after!

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Treatment with CoolSculpting under the buttocks is not unusual.  Reducing the fat in that area should not cause the butt to sag into the thigh.  It usually does take 2 treatment sessions to obtain the desired results for most people.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting will eliminate the fat under your butt. It would take a long time for your butt to sag afterwards, but you may want to consider getting a few CoolToning sessions to tighten your glutes which can help avoid any sagging.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Coolsculpting that area should not create any sagging as CoolSculpting does have some indications for skin tightening. One treatment may not be enough to remove that fat pocket but you can always wait 3 months to see your full results and repeat the treatment again if you are looking for more improvement. Hope this helps!

Vibha Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your questions and photos.  Coolsculpting of the outer thigh area to smooth and  define is a great option for you.  The applicators must be placed correctly as to not affect the shape of the buttocks.  Exercise and a healthy lifestyle must be maintained for best results.  The treatment should not affect the buttocks.  Be sure you go to a certified coolsculpting practice for best results! Good luck!

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