Does Cool Sculpting work on upper back and arms?

CoolSculpting is a wonderful non-invasive, non-surgical procedure that can be effective in treating stubborn fat. Using CoolSculpting to treat the upper back and arms can be done and can be effective, keeping in mind that these areas are considered "off label". As a practitioner, it is difficult to "guarantee" results for any treatment, especially if I have not seen and assessed the patient myself. However, I will say that all of my patients that have gotten CoolSculpting at my practice are happy with the results and many want to treat more areas of the body. The upper back and back of the arms can be difficult areas to target so it may be beneficial to consider a combination treatment of lipo with CoolSculpting after recovering from surgery. It would be best to make a consultation appointment at a board certified plastic surgeon's office near you to discuss your specific concerns. 

CoolSculpting has given us an applicator, (the CoolMini), that can be used in the bra fat area on the back, the area by the armpit, the knees, and under the chin. Folks are very excited about this. We have used it in our office and have very nice results. Best to talk with your well trained, experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that does CoolSculpting and Surgery. They will have the options for you. Tell them what your reasonable goals are. Together you will come up with a plan.

CoolSculpting is a great option for the upper back, bra area, and arms. It is important to see a CoolSculpting expert to get the best results. 

The most important factor in determining whether CoolSculpting is appropriate for any area of the body is to be evaluated by a practitioner who has extensive experience. If an area is evaluated poorly, results will be minimal. These areas are considered off-label, so a physician must direct the procedure and authorize its use in these areas.That being said, in the right patient, these areas can be treated and our patients value the non-invasive nature of CoolSculpting.Being a plastic surgeon, fat of the back can be more fibrous and therefore more difficult to sculpt with liposuction and sometimes CoolSculpting becomes a more elegant solution, bearing in mind that more than one treatment may be needed.

CoolSculpting can be used to reduce fat on the upper back and the arms, but these are considered off-label uses.  You would need to be examined to determine if you might be a good candidate for treatment in either of these areas.