Want to rid myself of extra fat in the waist and stomach area: I am a 72 year old female.

CoolSculpting is commonly used to reduce fat around the waist and stomach.  This procedure will not tighten skin however.  If your main problem is only excess fat, then you could be a good candidate for CoolSculpting.  If you have excess skin as well as excess fat, then a tummy tuck may be more appropriate for you.  Ultimately, an examination of you would be needed to determine which procedure would be most beneficial for you.  

Thank you very much for your question. CoolSculpting
is a wonderful option for patients looking to decrease areas of isolated fat.
From your information, it sounds like you might make a good candidate for the
noninvasive treatment. The ideal patient will be in overall good health, frustrated
with stubborn fat, yet with generally good skin elasticity. I suggest
scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, experienced
with CoolSculpting and body contouring techniques. He/she can perform an
in-person examination of your abdominal tissues and skin to determine if
CoolSculpting is right for your needs

Thank you for your question!
CoolSculpting is a great, FDA-approved treatment for fat reduction of the abdomen. Coolsculpting relies on Cryolipolysis due to the fact that fat cells are more sensitive to cold than are other tissues. We utilize the new Cool Advantage applicators which are much more comfortable and reduce treatment time to 35 minutes. The advance cooling technology selectively targets and eliminates fat cells gently and gradually without affecting the surrounding tissue. Patients in our office have seen an average fat reduction of 20-25% with each treatment. Depending on the patient's body composition and outcome goals, it generally takes more than one treatment to achieve optimal results. A second treatment is general scheduled 30 to 45 days after the initial treatment. It takes about 2-3 months to get a general idea of the final results. The results are long-lasting as long as you maintain a stable healthy lifestyle.  I recommend scheduling a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon well versed in all aspects of body contouring to determine if your an ideal candidate for CoolSculpting.
Best of Luck ,Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question.  Approximately 8 out of 10 patients who would consider CoolSculpting are concerned about excess fat in the midsection and the procedure is tailored to suit such a patient as yourself.  My advice is to consider a consultation with an experienced physician who will evaluate you carefully and consider your particular circumstances.  Best of luck.

Hello,Thank you for your question. CoolSculpting is designed to treat pockets of fat on individuals who are within a healthy weight range, living a healthy lifestyle. Based on what you've shared it does sound like you may be a good candidate for the treatment. However, without a picture it is impossible to give a more specific recommendation. Please consult with a local physician in person to determine the best course of action for your circumstances. Good luck!

The best option would be after the consulation but if its excess fat then coolsculpting is an excellent option and if there is excess skin then the tummy tuck is better option but will have to examine the area of concern to best answer your question. 

you have options of non invasive treatments like cool sculpting and vanquish, surgical removal with liposuction and skin removal or even kybella injections for no downtime.  I suggest you see an expert for evaluation.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for your question. Yes, Coolsculpting can be used to reduce pockets of fat around the waist and stomach. However, this treatment will not help tighten skin therefore if you have excess skin a tummy tuck may be a better option for you. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to determine if you are good candidate for treatment. Best of Luck!

Many women who go through menopause and or quit smoking get deposition of fat in the trunk area.  Liposuction and coolsculpting will target reduction of the fat, especially in well defined areas.  Tummy tuck is for getting rid of excess skin and tightening up the abdominal muscle if needed.  It sounds like the main issue is fat.  Look for a plastic surgeon who offers both coolsculpting and liposuction so they can discuss which is best for you.  Coolsculpting is nice if you have the right anatomy for it as you have little downtime.

CoolSculpting works well for stubborn excess fat around the stomach and flank areas.  An in-person examination would be needed to determine if you are a good candidate for that.  Generally speaking if it is mild excess fat, CoolSculpting alone may give you the results you want of fitting better in your clothes, without having to consider surgical options.  Seeing a specialist who can give you an in-person consultation would be advised.