Would you recommend CoolSculpting for me? (Photo)

Hello, Thank you for your questions and pictures. Based on what can be seen it does appear that you would benefit from CoolSculpting. Nerve damage and fat shifting is no common but is listed as a possible (rare) side effect. Please consult with a local physician in person to determine the best way to proceed and to get your questions answered thoroughly. Good luck! 

Your photos indicate that you could be an excellent candidate for CoolSculpting because you have just a small amount of fat on an otherwise toned body. CoolSculpting is perfect for finishing off a figure like that by removing exercise-resistant fat. CoolSculpting is safe and does not cause nerve damage. Or, I should say, that would be an extremely rare event. In the many thousands of CoolSculpting procedures we’ve performed at our center, we haven’t encountered any such cases. Our patients are thrilled with their results. You might not even need more than one session. Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who’s been certified as an expert by Zeltiq and who also offers Zimmer Z-Wave radial pulsed therapy directly after your CoolSculpting session for best results.  

For best results with Coolsculpting, I recommend a combination approach. I recommend adding radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. VASER with ThermiRF is a great alternative. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Hi, thanks for the question and the pictures.You are a perfect candidate for CS.  You will lose 20-25% of the fat in the area that is treated.  You will likely need to treat the area twice to get the WOW results you are looking for.  There are no long term effects.  There is no shifting or fat or lumpiness.  If you do gain weight in the future, you will notice it in other areas of your body, but not in the treated areas.  Nerve damage is uncommon.  Typical side effects are soreness, numbness, itching, tingling sensations - all of which are mild, will not require any treatment, and resolve in a few days to a few weeks.You do not have enough fat to do liposuction.  Other non-invasive treatments do not work as well as CS.Best of luck,Michael Kerin MDKerin MedSpa

Thank you for your question. Based on your photos, you appear to be an ideal candidate for CoolSculpting. That being said, I recommend an in-person consultation to confirm.CoolSculpting is a very safe treatment with side effects being incredibly rare. CoolSculpting freezes and destroys fat in a targeted area, and your body then breaks down those dead fat cells and they exit your body as waste. Because these dead cells have left your body, they will not "pop up" somewhere else later on. Once the fat is gone, it's gone for good.Assuming your practitioner properly places the CoolSculpting applicators, lumpiness will not occur. An experienced practitioner will know to center the applicator over the peak of the bulge of fat, and angle the applicator to follow your unique fat growth pattern. This is why it's important to see a provider with lots of CoolSculpting experience!CoolSculpting will not cause permanent damage to the nerves. However, in rare cases CoolSculpting can result in nerve pain, which typically resolves itself in 2-3 weeks post-treatment. Over the counter lidocaine patches can be used to dull discomfort of the nerves, or in more severe cases, your doctor can issue a prescription for Gabapentin or Lyrica until symptoms subside.Best of luck!

Hello,
Thank you for the questions and photos. Based on your photos, it looks like you are an excellent candidate for Coolsculpting on the belly area. With diet, exercise, and Coolsculpting, you will have really beautiful results!
Wishing you the best of luck!

HI and thank you for your question! You appear to be a very good candidate for coolsculpting. You are in shape, healthy, at or near your goal weight and have those stubborn pockets of fat that don't respond to normal diet and exercise. In my office, we have been performing coolsculpting since 2009 and have nine machines, just in my Marina del Rey location. So yes, it works ;-). You will likely wonder why you waited to long! Are machines are booked all week long! My coolsclupting specialists are extremely experienced and know how to advise and consult with the patients, so they are given a comprehensive treatment plan and realistic expectations. It's important the provider recommends an adequate amount of cycles and treatments.Best of luck! Dr. Grant Stevens

From the pictures you submitted, I think you would be an excellent candidate for CoolSculpting. As far as fat shifting to other areas is not likely, as once those fat cells are eliminated, you only have the remaining fat cells to "make fat" so any general weight gain will be evenly distributed among the remaining fat cells. Nerve damage is a very rare occurrence, we have treated over 900 cycles on our CoolSculpting machine to date, and have not had any instances of this happening. Consult a local CoolSculpting expert practice for your personalized consultation-Best of Luck! 

Thank you for sharing! Based on the image provided, you would be an excellent candidate for the CoolSculpting treatment. The ideal patient for CoolSculpting is typically someone who is in great shape, but can not seem to shed the extra pounds with spin class. As much as 24% fat reduction is seen after the first treatment. Best results are seen after two months. The best part about CoolSculpting is, once the fat cells are gone, they are gone for good. For best results, it is best to visit a board certified dermatologist with experience in nonsurgical fat reduction. Best of luck to you!

Thank you for your question. You appear to be a candidate for Coolsculpting. CoolSculpting is a great alternative to undergoing an invasive procedure, such as liposuction. There is no down time, no risk of infection and you can achieve up to a 40% reduction with a retreatment of the same area. However, Coolsculpting does not help skin tightening. You'll need to have a consultation to determine how many treatments is recommended to get your desired results. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a Coolsculpting-certified practitioner. All the best, Dr. Dr. Aggarwal