Coolsculpting; Can Z Wave replace manual massage post-treatment?

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Hello. I recently got a Coolsculpting treatment and the technician used Z Wave for 1-2 minutes instead of manual massage immediately afterwards. I was wondering whether I should have manually massaged the treated area post-treatment after the Z wave session, or whether just Z Wave alone suffices for optimal results. Thank you!

Mitchel Goldman, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting is one of the most popular and effective treatments in my practice for body sculpting.  Since we added the Zwave in place of manual post-treatment massage we have seen a great improvement in our patient's results.  The Zwave allows us to evenly distribute the fat cells and create an even and smooth result.  We never do a treatment without it.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Hi,Immediately after Coolsculpting treatment, massage is very important. It helps break down the fat cells and  improves your results by 60 percent. Coolsculpting is an excellent form of non-invasive  fat reduction for the right patient. Some applicators take 1 or 2 hours but the new advantage applicators take only 35 minutes and have significantly less risk for delayed onset pain (especially in the abdomen). Results are seen at 2 months and typically 1-3 treatments will be necessary on each area to achieve ideal results. The number of treatments depends on the amount of fat there and the patient's goals.  There is not downtime and the results can be impressive in the right patient.  We also use the Zimmer Z-wave for improved patient comfort and added results. The best candidates are those who are in pretty good shape with areas of stubborn fat that won't go away no matter what.My best,Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMMBeverly Hills, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Kimberly Butterwick, MD · Answer

As a dermatologist who strives to provide her patients with the best results possible, I’m always looking for the most advanced ways to enhance a patients final outcome. After CoolSculpting, I like to use the Z Wave instead of a traditional massage by hand to more accurately break up the cells and area treated. The Z Wave is much more accurate when it comes to evenly distributing results across the treated area, and the use of radial pulse technology can absolutely enhance results.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

CoolSculpting is quickly becoming one of the most popular treatments for non surgical fat reduction in the United States and with its success have come a number of "me too" products. The Z wave was originally designed for sports medicine purposes if memory serves me correctly. Without any published papers it seems very difficult to justify a $30,000.00 equipment purchase that really belongs in a sports medicine rehab center.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Some doctors may feel that using Z wave after CoolSculpting produces better results than massage after CoolSculpting.  There are no known studies of which I'm aware that have confirmed whether there is improvement or not.  I personally use massage after CoolSculpting and not Z wave.

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