Timing between CoolSculpting cycles?

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I’m wondering what is the optimal timing between Coolsculpting cycles. I had one cycle on my lower abdomen about 6 weeks ago. I know I can do another cycle now, but I’m wondering if it’s more effective to wait the full 3 months before doing a second cycle? Or does that not matter?

Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACS · Answer

Coolsculpting results will start to show at the four to six week mark and continue to show results for weeks after.  By three months is when you will see the optimal result of the first session, which by then if you were to do your second session at the four to six week mark. The effects from the second session will start to show when you are at your optimal result from the first session, allowing for you to visually notice a much better result.  If you wanted to wait longer to do the second session, there is no harm in that. It will not negatively effect your results in the long term. Good luck and happy freezing!

Danielle Shanley, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It's actually more effective to do the two rounds 4-6 weeks apart. Then you would come in 3 months after your second round to take after pics.

Ran Y. Rubinstein, MD · Answer

Most patients will require two treatments to achieve their desired result. It is recommended to re-treat at 6 weeks instead of waiting. At 3 months following treatment you can expect to see your final result.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I normally wait at least 6 weeks in between CoolSculpting treatments to the same area.  I don't think there's any problem waiting a longer period though.  I don't think the results would be different if the interval was 6 weeks versus 12 weeks.

Anna Avaliani, MD · Answer

The optimal treatment time between treatments is 4-6 weeks. There is a minimum recommended number of sessions which is usually 2-3. After you have done 2 treatments, then you wait 3 months to see the best results.
Waiting 3 months between sessions is not a standard protocol.Best,DrAnna Avaliani, NYC

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