Would coolsculpting be an option for losing 20 lbs on the belly? (photos)

Question

I gained 45 lbs when I stopped smoking with Chantix. went on Nutra System and lost 25lbs and now it's hard to get rid of the last 20 lbs. I'm on the treadmill 5 days a week (45min) and ab excercises and free weights for 15 minutes as well.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.CS is not a weight loss tool.The 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

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Non invasive fat reduction methods are not a way to lose significant weight.  Liposuction can help decrease a bulk amount of fat but even then you are still limited by total weight.  These procedures are made for contouring and not a substitute for diet, exercise, and natural weight loss.  I suggest seeing a body contouring expert for options.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Ron. CoolSculpting is a body shaping and contouring procedure. It is not meant for weight loss. With multiple treatments to the same area you might get some debulking of the fat done, but in general your weight will likely remain the same. An in-person evaluation can provide you with more detailed info. Hope this helps.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Coolsculpting was developed to address a small area of concern that doesn't  improve with exercise and diet.  Here at Stillwater Plastic Surgery, we recommend to all of our patients to come in for a consult so that our patients can receive necessary information and have the area of concerned looked at and discussed.  It will most likely be difficult to give you a recommendation for the area of concern, for any practice, without seeing the area.

Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

coolsculpting selectively freezes fat cells to induce programmed cell death. While it is an excellent therapeutic option for getting rid of unwanted fatty areas, it is not a weight loss treatment, per se. It may help you achieve the body you want as you continue with your exercise program.

Michael L. Workman, MD (retired) · Answer

CoolSculpting is the ideal treatment for those fat pockets that is stubborn even to diet and exercise. CoolSculpting uses cryolipolysis, the non-invasive cooling of fat cells to induce lipolysis without damage to other tissues or structures. Precise cooling provides safety by only affecting fat cells while sparing skin, nerves and muscle. The fat cells that have undergone CoolSculpting die off and gradually get released from the body, resulting in fat layer reduction.It is always recommended to have a face-to-face consultation with a provider in order to determine if you would be a good candidate for CoolSculpting and how many treatments you may need. Keep in mind that CoolSculpting is not a weight loss method and in no way replaces diet and exercise. It also is not meant to help tighten loose skin. CoolSculpting targets the subcutaneous fat underneath the skin and not the internal visceral fat.

Would coolsculpting be an option for losing 20 lbs on the belly? (photos)

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