Coolsculpting on outer area of upper arm? (Photos)

I would likely not treat the outer arm with Coolsculpting but sometimes a bit of that gets pulled in as the applicator is placed over the triceps.  I would meet with your provider and ask them if Coolsculpting would be right for you after a physical examination.

Thank you for the question, and your photo. They are different modalities.  CoolSculpting can get a 25% reduction.  We have found it to be very effective for the love handles, abdomen, bra area, arms, thighs, neck, and other areas. We have found that treating the area twice usually improves the fat cell kill significantly.  Other physicians I have spoken to have found similar findings.  The fat cells die and are taken up by the normal cell disposal mechanisms of the body.  Liposuction is a surgical modality that is usually more dramatic, with a greater reduction. The fat cells are physically removed with liposuction.  Again, the CoolSculpting is non invasive, no surgery, no downtime.  As always, the modality should be appropriate to the individual patient.  Best to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, who can evaluate for all modalities.

Cool Sculpting of the arms is still an off label area. We use the applicator that is intended for the inner thigh and use it on the arms. With that being said, we do arms but give patients a realistic expectation. We can see changes but for best and predictable results liposuction is preferred on this area of the body. Good Luck. 

Thank you for your question. Congrats on the weight loss. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist for a consultation. This way, you can explain your concerns, learn more about the procedure, and determine if you are a candidate. In-person assessments are always best. Good luck! 

Coolsculpting can treat the arms, but only does a small improvement in the treatment area and cannot give you defining and contouring.  It takes 90 days to see the 15-20% improvement from a single treatment.  I find non invasively sculpsure and vanquish give better results in this area. A hi definition body shaping 4D  Liposuction can do a significant improvement much more quickly. Please see an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question. It is best to evaluate you in person to determine if you are a good candidate for treatment. However, based from your photos it looks like you would benefit from treatment. Most patients need a minimum of 2 treatments for the arms to see optimal results. Please make sure you see and expert physician. Best of Luck!

Although many offices treat the upper arm, it is up to the provider to do CoolSculpting on the arm since this area is "off-label."  It would be best to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to see if you are a candidate for this procedure and to find out all of your options, as this problem area could be skin rather than fat.   

This is definitely an area which can be treated with coolsculpting. It is always best to consult with an expert who has performed coolsculpting on this area.  With each treatment coolsculpting can result in up to 25% fat loss.  However we typically see less in the upper arm than in other areas and multiple treatments may be necessary.  There are also surgical options which can give you better results. At the end, you have to decide which route to go especially if you are averse to any surgical options.

The short answer is most likely yes!  However you will need to see your local Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon CoolSculpting expert for an in office consultation.  The area needing to be reduced must fit properly within the available applicators for best results.  If it does, you should definitely see some improvement, though maybe not as much as is seen typically on the abdomen and flanks.  Good luck with it! Dr. Shafran

Congratulations on your weight loss!  In general, CoolSculpting is best at reducing fat around the abdomen and thighs.  Though some physicians can contour the arms with CoolSculpting, it isn't particularly effective in that area for many patients.