What is in the gel or liquid they apply to your skin before CoolSculpting?

July 20, 2015
Asked By:Rambleramble in Florida, NY

Is this actual antifreeze? Isn't there reason to be concerned about chemicals absorbed through your skin? I had four CS treatments and each time I thought "I hope this isn't cancer causing!" What is in this liquid/gel?

Answers (8)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
September 16, 2015

Answer: Coolsculpting

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
September 16, 2015

Answer: Coolsculpting

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 21, 2015

Answer: Gel applied before CoolSculpting procedure

Alan N. Larsen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 21, 2015

Answer: Gel applied before CoolSculpting procedure

Alan N. Larsen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 28, 2015

Answer: What is in the gel or liquid they apply to your skin before CoolSculpting?

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
July 28, 2015

Answer: What is in the gel or liquid they apply to your skin before CoolSculpting?

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

CoolSculpting

Everything you need to know about CoolSculpting

  • 65% worth it
  • 1.9k reviews
  • Avg cost: $2,843
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
July 23, 2015

Answer: Coolsculpting gel

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 23, 2015

Answer: Coolsculpting gel

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
July 30, 2018

Answer: It is important to have the gel pad

MOST RECENT
July 30, 2018

Answer: It is important to have the gel pad

Recommended reading

CoolSculpting

Everything you need to know about CoolSculpting

  • 65% worth it
  • 1.9k reviews
  • Avg cost: $2,843
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT