Is it possible that in 2 weeks right at the 3 month mark the results may show themselves even more?

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I am 43 years old. I got cool sculpting on my lower abdomen 2.5 months ago. I guess I have noticed a slight result, but not what I was fully expecting....is it possible that in 2 weeks right at the 3 month mark the results may show themselves even more?

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting results start settling in 1-3 months depending on your body type, diet/workout routine and if your consuming alcohol. It's possible to start seeing results as early as 1 month however, it is possible to see more results settle in after the 3 month mark. After your treatment, it's important to follow up with your provider to re-evaluate how your results are settling in. Another important thing to remember is depending on the area and fat, some areas require at least 2 treatments to see of a more dramatic result. Best,Anil Shah (MD)

Monica Boen, MD · Answer

There is no magic timing with the CoolSculpting treatment - results develop gradually and can continue to improve for anywhere between two and four months. If you are dissatisfied with your results at the three- or four-month mark, I recommend scheduling a follow-up with your doctor to see if an additional session might be needed. Make sure you are working with a board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience in CoolSculpting to ensure an optimal outcome.

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! It takes about 3-4 months to see your final results from Coolsculpting, as it takes time for your body to flush out the dead fat cells through the lymphatic system. Each round of coolsculpting can reduce the subcutaneous (pinchable) layer of fat by 20-25%, so you may need multiple sessions to get your desired results. Good luck!

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It does take 12 weeks to see the full effects from a CoolSculpting treatment, so it is possible that you would see further improvement from the 10th to 12th week after the procedure.  Many people also do require more than one treatment session to obtain their desired improvement, so if you have only had one treatment, it is possible that another may be needed.

Lillian Schapiro, MD · Answer

The maximum results are usually seen at 3-4 months.  Each treatment removes about 20% of the unwanted fat.  Several treatments to the same area are often necessary to reach your goal appearance.  At the three month visit, you may want to schedule another series of treatments.

Is it possible that in 2 weeks right at the 3 month mark the results may show themselves even more?

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