If a Person is Obese, Does Coolsculpting Help with Weight Loss?

As there is only 20% reduction of fat in the average CoolSculpting Zeltiq treatment, it would not provide any appreciable improvement in shape or weight reduction.  The CoolSculpting treatment is only indicated for certain areas of the body and wouldn't cause a generalized fat reduction.

Hello, Thank you for your question. CoolSculpting is ideal for patients who are within 15-30 lbs of their goal weight. Some patients will use it during their weight loss as an encouragement, to target specific problem areas. It is important to note that this is not a weight loss procedure. Best of luck! 

Coolsculpt is not a good technique for weight reduction. We can treat discrete areas in an obese patient but that is very limited. Usually, the fat reduction from CoolSculpting will not be noticeable in an otherwise obese individual. Though I do not insist on a specific BMI, we have a duty to manage patient expectations.  BTW, liposuction is not a technique for weight loss either, it can only contour.

There is no BMI requirement in order to be a candidate for CoolSculpting.  CoolSculpting is best used for areas of stubborn subcutaneous fat.  CoolSculpting is not a weight loss procedure.  The procedure works strictly on the fat cells.  The applicator is applied to the area of concern.  It applies cold to the fat to freeze it.  Once that fat is frozen in the area, then the body will eliminate the dead fat cells.  Each application should eliminate 20-25% of the fat cells in the area the applicator is placed.  It takes about 2-3 months after the last treatment to see the best results.  You should visit a CoolSculpting provider to see if you are a good candidate for the procedure.

Thank you for the question.  While there is no BMI requirement Coolsculpting is not a weight loss treatment and as a matter of fact your weight will not change significantly after a coolscupting treatment.  It removes fat in stubborn and targeted areas by 20 - 25% in those areas, but this does not lead to any significant weight loss even though it may appear you have lost 10 or 15 pounds by reducing fat in stubborn and hard to lose areas.  It can be used as a sort of "debulking" procedure in people who are significantly overweight, but realistic expectations have to be set.  Coolsculpting is not a treatment for obesity.  Hope that helps.  
Best,
Dr. Paul Flashner 

Thank you for your question. SculpSure targets subcutaneous fat which tends to be a troublesome area for people of all shapes and sizes. I suggest you consult with an experienced board certified facial plastic surgeon to understand how SculpSure can fit within your broader body sculpting goals and plans. Best wishes,