Will Coolsculpting on upper arms help tighten loose skin? (photos)

CoolSculpting is targeted at freezing fat cells, and
thus has no direct impact on surrounding skin cells. And, as CoolSculpting is a
non-surgical, minimally-invasive solution to removing extra bodily fat,
skin-tightening results are realistic within a certain range. If you are
looking for the most effective solution to tighten loose skin, however,
surgical solutions such as liposuction or an arm lift procedure will provide
you with more noticeable, effective results. Consult with a board certified
physician to determine which approach would be most in line with your
expectations. 

I appreciate your question.Coolculpting can tighten the skin bait, but it seems like you have looser skin that may need another modalityThe best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

Thank you for your question and picture.  An arm lift would definitely provide you with a much stronger result than Coolsculpting.  The arm lift would allow you a much greater degree of skin tightening.  You an can also add liposuction to the procedure for additional arm contouring.

We have used CoolSculpting very successfully for the arms, with no loose or redundant skin left after treatment. Since the treatment typically only achieves a 20-30% reduction in the treated area, there is typically enough left behind so that the skin doesn’t lose underlying adherence and become saggy. There is no laser or light source associated with the device.

We have used CoolSculpting very successfully for the arms, with no loose or redundant skin left after treatment. Since the treatment typically only achieves a 20-30% reduction in the treated area, there is typically enough left behind so that the skin doesn’t lose underlying adherence and become saggy. There is no laser or light source associated with the device.

I have found that VASER or ThermiRF work better for skin tightening in this area in combination with appropriately performed liposuction.  Best, Dr. Emer.

CoolSculpting can reduce the fat in the upper arms. Some people may experience a subtle tightening of skin, but it is not really significant for those whose main concern is skin tightening. A treatment like ThermiTight would be a much better option.

Thank you for your question. It is best to evaluate you in person to determine if you are a good candidate for treatment. However, based from your photos it looks like you would benefit from treatment. Most patients need a minimum of 2 treatments for the arms to see optimal results. Please make sure you see and expert physician. Best of Luck!

We have used CoolSculpting very successfully to reduce fat on the arms and some patients may experience some skin tightening as well. There are other body contouring procedures available that are more suited to provide the specific skin tightening you are looking for. Ask your board-certified dermatologist for their recommendations during a consultation.

Thanks for your question. While the
CoolSculpting procedure does not address excess skin directly, we have seen a
significant improvement in the skin after arm treatment with the CoolSmooth
applicator. A mini arm lift will reduce some of the skin, but a scar will be
present and there is downtime to the operation. The beauty of trying CoolSculpting
is that there is no downtime and you might have a slight improvement. The worst
thing that happens after CoolSculpting is nothing. I recommend giving it a
shot. Good luck!