Can I do coolsculpting to reduce my belly fat with the hope that fat will go to my butt and thighs, which i want to be bigger?

A common myth is that when you remove fat in one area, it will go somewhere else on your body. The reason so many people believe this is because if you have liposuction or coolsculpting, and then gain weight, you will get fat but you won't get as fat where the fat was removed so it looks like the fat migrated. Without having to gain weight, a strategy that is often used is to remove fat in the hips and above the butt in such a way that it makes the butt look bigger. This can theoretically be achieved with non-invasive treatments like Coolsculpting but a better way is to just have a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure where the waist is sculpted down with liposuction and the fat that is removed is grafted into the buttocks. We perform this procedure with minimally invasive techniques so that you don't even have to go under general anesthesia. 

Hi there! Thanks for your question. Coolsculpting is the #1 FDA cleared, non invasive fat reduction treatment in the US. It is designed to target and eliminate stubborn pockets of fat. CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling to target and crystallize these fat cells. This process effectively “kills” the fat cell, allowing the body's lymphatic system to dispose of the dead cells as waste. Due to this process, your fat cells will not go to any other area. Good luck!

Thank you for your question, if you have small problem areas you can use non invasive methods like Coolsculpting with Vanquish or trusculpt iD to get small areas of fat reduced. Skin also tightens if you combine this with Exilis Ultra, Venus Legacy, and Inmode Forma/Contoura radiofrequency treatments. You boost the results from Coolsculpting if you add in Kybella injections to melt fat as well. We often combine Coolsculpting with shock therapy like ZWave, EVIVE, and Cellutone to get even faster results, more improvement, and less risk of combinations like nodules, swelling, neuropathy or paradoxical hyperplasia. Coolsculpting often takes a few treatments separated 8 to 12 weeks apart to get significant improvement. However, to get the most fat removal, contouring, skin tightening and definition, a VASER HI-DEF liposuction / liposculpture procedure with ThermiRF, Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite and fat grafting is your best bet. This will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a body contouring and hi-definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

While coolsculpting can reduce the amount of fat the areas that you don't want fat, like the belly, it does not mean that fat will increase in your thighs and butt. It's not saying that it won't though either. If your body weight is stable then fat will essentially "redistribute" throughout your body after the belly fat is reduced with coolsculpting. Where the fat increases is determined by your genetics. If its not your butt and thighs, then the only way to improve those areas would be with fat transfer.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Quintessa

It is a common misconception that if you remove fat from one area it will go to another. This misconception comes from the fact that when doing CoolSculpting or Liposuction you are reducing the number of fat cells in the treatment area, so if you gain weight after the treatment the fat cells all over your body will expand, in the treated area there will be less fat cells to expand.
If you’re looking to enhance the size of your buttocks, I would recommend looking into fat transfer. Although this is more invasive than CoolSculpting, it will be more likely to give you the results that you are hoping for. If you are going to look into this option I would recommend finding a practitioner who has been specifically trained in Fat Transfer to the buttock and can talk you through the safety precautions they take.

Warm Regards,

Dr Glenn Murray, Absolute Cosmetic Medicine

Hello and thank you for your question. Coolsculpting is an excellent option for fat reduction in the abdomen. Each treatment reduces fat by 20-25% in the treated area. This will not make the fat go to your butt.  There are a few options to enhance your backside. I would consult a board certified plastic surgeon for both surgical and non surgical options. Hope this helps!       Holly, RN

Hello and thanks for your question.  If you are the right candidate, coolsculpting decreases fat cells by 20-25% in treated area.  The remaining cells can expand in areas treated, as well as other areas of the body.  You can not depend on your body to redistribute cells in areas that were not treated with coolsculpting giving you a larger buttocks.  Definitely consult with a board certified cosmetic doctor/surgeon to discuss concerns and options.  Good luck to you.

Weight gain and the areas that it tends to go to is genetic and even though you may lose your bulge in your belly from Coolsculpting you can't expect the fat to re-distribute elsewhere, including your buttocks.  I would recommend a Sculptra butt lift if you are petite and want a non-invasive lift.  Please consult an expert in Sculptra and Coolsculpting for the best cosmetic results. Best, Dr. Green

If you have a tendency to have extra fat go the abs, it will still to there after Coolsculpting. Although CS does cause permanent fat cell loss, the remaining fat cells can enlarge still. The only way to improve the butt would be Emsculpt, fat transfer, or Sculptra butt lift. 

Hi,Thank you for your question.  Coolsculpting will help to improve your abdominal contours, but unfortunately will not result in an increase in volume in your buttocks.   Fat distribution is genetically determined and will not be affected by coolsculpting.   Hope this helps.Beverly Friedlander,MD