What Are the Odds of Contour Deformities with Zeltiq CoolSculpt?

If cool sculpting is performed by expert physician, then it is safe and very rare to experience any odd contouring.  Coolsculpting is an excellent form of non-invasive  fat reduction for the right patient. Some applicators take 1 or 2 hours but the new advantage applicators take only 35 minutes and have significantly less risk for delayed onset pain (especially in the abdomen). Results are seen at 2 months and typically 1-3 treatments will be necessary on each area to achieve ideal results. The number of treatments depends on the amount of fat there and the patient's goals.  There is not downtime and the results can be impressive in the right patient.  We also use the Zimmer Z-wave for improved patient comfort and added results. The best candidates are those who are in pretty good shape with areas of stubborn fat that won't go away no matter what.My best,Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMMBeverly Hills, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

The odds of contour deformities are quite slim and your physician should have an aesthetic eye to make sure everything is done in proportion.

                  It’s
unusual to have contour irregularities following coolsculpting because the
techniques evenly distributes cold to the involved areas. Rarely, asymmetry can
occur when the applicator head is applied in an asymmetric manner.

                  In
the short term, asymmetry is usually always related to differential swelling
and usually resolves spontaneously. It’s important to realize that it may take
3-4 months to see the final result following coolsculpting and that multiple
treatments may occasionally be needed. 

Even though contour problems may occur after Coolsculpting, the risk is very minimal.  As long as you're a good candidate for the procedure, you should look great afterward!

As Zeltiq is not invasive and doesn't remove more than 20 to 25% of the fat after one treatment there is enough buffer to smoothen the periphery unlike liposuction, that if not feathered enough, can leave a depression.  Some people may need adjacent areas treated but CoolSculpting is designed for focal areas not whole body contour reduction.