Does coolsculpting permanently change the shape of my body?

CoolSculpting does indeed change the shape of the area treated, by the process of killing the fat tissue underneath the skin.  As with liposuction, once the treated fat tissue is gone, those fat cells are neither replaced nor regrown.  However, the remaining untreated fat cells in that area, as well as throughout the body, are still capable of expanding and storing more fat.  Cellulite is minimally affected by CoolSculpting.  Some studies show CoolSculpting to be promising, but there are better option to more specifically to address cellulite.

CoolSculpting® is not currently FDA-approved for use on the arms and therefore, the arms are considered an “off-label” treatment.  However, many people have experienced great results with the controlled cooling technology, to target stubborn fat cells and eliminate them from the body.  Although CoolSculpting® does destroy the targeted fat cells for good, the treatment won't protect you against future weight gain in any treated area and won’t improve the appearance of cellulite.

Zeltiq's CoolSculpting uses cryolipolysis to freeze and permanently eliminate up to 24% of fat cells in a treated area we usually see closer to 30 – 35% when we combine this with the Zwave massage treatment. Once the fat cell's death has been triggered, it will not return. If you gain weight after your CoolSculpting session, the fat will probably be distributed more evenly throughout your body, as the arms will have fewer fat cells than before so your body will be more proportionate, even at a higher weight.  However, don’t ruin your investment! The best strategy is to maintain your weight with sensible diet and exercise, which you seem to be doing. Based on the information you provided, you would be a good candidate for CoolSculpting. See a board-certified dermatologist about how you your arms can be treated to match your sleek athletic body