Is CoolSculpting Effective For Obese People?

Unfortunately, Coolsculpting is not the best option to treat obesity.  I would recommend visiting with a board certified obesity management specialist in your area to start a weight management program.  Once you achieve your goal weight, then Coolsculpting or other body contouring procedures can help you achieve the shape that you want.

CoolSculpting is not designed to be a weight loss treatment and its not recommended for patients who are obese. It works best for stubborn areas of fat for people who are somewhat close to their ideal weight and have pockets of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise. While CoolSculpting may work for freezing small areas of fat in general, it will not likely treat your back problems. It is best to consult with a physician to address your concerns.

The fat that is stored in the abdomen, behind the muscle wall, is not treatable by Zeltiq's CoolSculpting, nor liposuction. If fat has accumulated in a generalized distribution around the waist, stomach, flanks, arms, thighs, etc, and there are no focal areas that can be isolated, then Zeltiq would not work well and it would be extremely costly to treat such a surface area.  It is unfortunate with many patients who are afflicted with chronic pain and disabilities, that they are no longer able to exercise as they used to.  If swimming is possible, it may help provide some exericse while making the body buoyant and there is less pressure on certain body parts. Regardless of exercise, if you're obese, then you should see a nutritionist to help you severely cut your calories each day that you consume, but ensure that you are eating the right types of calories and nutrition. The weight you lose may help lessen the back pain too. Best Wishes.

Thank you for your question. CoolSculpting is for treating pockets of unwanted fat, it is not meant for weight loss. I suggest seeing a certified obesity management specialist for you to be able to start a weight management program. Once you’ve reached your ideal weight then you may have Coolsculpting or other body contouring procedures. Best of Luck!

 

Thank you for your question. CoolSculpting is for treating pockets of unwanted fat, it is not meant for weight loss. I suggest seeing a certified obesity management specialist for you to be able to start a weight management program. Once you’ve reached your ideal weight then you may have Coolsculpting or other body contouring procedures. Best of Luck!