Would coolscupting work on apron fat?

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Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Coolsculpting may not be the best treatment for apron fat. It is best for smaller fatty pockets. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss surgical options.

Jeffrey D. Wagner, MD · Answer

While cool sculpting can be helpful in reducing localized fat in the apron area of the lower abdomen, it is probably not the treatment of choice if you have a large apron, poor skin tone, lots of stretch marks, or excess skin in  the area already.  You really do need to go in to be assessed by an experienced plastic surgeon who can properly discuss the full range of surgical and nonsurgical options with you during an in person consultation.

Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It doesn't sound like you would be a good candidate for CoolSculpting.  It works best on those with smaller areas of isolated, stubborn fat. It reduces about 20% of the fat in the treatment area.  To address loose skin, you would most likely benefit most from a tummy tuck.   Best of luck to you.

John Zavell, MD, FACS · Answer

Sorry, but coolsculpting will not work on an apron of fat.  The device is designed to help flatten bulges and areas where fat can be pinched, but the skin is not loose( such as a "love handle").  An apron of fat hangs and the coolsculpting will not tighten the loose hanging  tissue.  You need a body contouring procedure to remove the fat apron.

Christopher J. Ewart, MD · Answer

Possibly. You would really need to set up a consultation and be assessed to better answer your question. The lower abdomen is one of the most common areas treated with CoolSculpting, but if poor skin laxity (excess loose skin) is present then you might would benefit better from surgical intervention. If you CoolSculpt an area with a significant amount of loose skin you can enhance the loose skin and possibly create an even moreundesirable appearance. I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a practice that can discuss both CoolSculpting and surgical intervention options with you to help in making your decision.

Would coolscupting work on apron fat?

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Answer: CoolSculpting can be very effective on the lower abdomen depending on skin quality

Answer: CoolSculpting can be very effective on the lower abdomen depending on skin quality

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Would coolscupting work on apron fat?

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Answer: Coolsculpting on an apron of fat?

Answer: Coolsculpting on an apron of fat?

Answer: CoolSculpting can be very effective on the lower abdomen depending on skin quality

Answer: CoolSculpting can be very effective on the lower abdomen depending on skin quality

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