CoolSculpting or sculpture for bra fat/ thigh fat removal. Will it affect my silicone breast implants?

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I am 5'2 120lbs. Active, with stubborn thigh upper back/bra fat and love handles. I have been trying to decide which type of body fat removal procedure I should do. is it best to work out and diet vigourously beforehand in preperation? Will that make a difference in the results?. I am leaning towards sculpture or coolsculpting. I have breast implants as well, will it affect my silicone implants?

Tina B. West, MD · Answer

The bra buldge and love handles are difficult areas to exercise away.  Coolscupting can be used in those areas and others where there is "pinchable" fat beneath the skin. Fat located beneath the muscle layer is not affected by Coolsculpt, and cannot be treated with Coolsculpt.  Silicone implants are generally placed behind the chest muscle, and are far from the bra buldge area.    Exercise of any kind before Coolsculpt would not affect treatment outcome one way or another, but you should continue your regimen long-term to maintain your wonderful results after treatment! Good Luck!

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. CoolSculpting will not impact your breast implants in any way. If you are concerned, speak with your chosen provider. Ensure that you see a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist with experience in CoolSculpting.Regards,

Barry M. Weintraub, MD, FACS · Answer

Coolsculpting is the non-invasive gold standard for reducing
 fat pockets around the bra line and on the back. As far as dieting
and exercising before your Coolsculpting treatment, it is always a great idea to do so.  This is
especially true if you want to do the treatment only once. Remember that it
takes most people 90 days to achieve the full results.  Your implants should not be affected if the procedure is done properly.

Robert Heck, MD, FACS · Answer

Cool Sculpt is an excellent procedure for the bra line and love handles depending on your volume. Remember to go to a practice that has both surgical and non surgical options so you get the best outcome and education about your choices. My cool sculpt RN's are excellent at educating our clients about expectations of cool sculpt vs. other options, so seek a great place for your eval!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Dear American GalCoolsculpting is the best non invasive body contouring in the market.  We have had great success with this procedure.  It is an excellent option to treat the bra fat region.  You do not have to worry about any effect on the silicon implants as this is far away enough from the region treated.  There is no better non invasive treatment for localized areas of fat deposits. For more information on the coolsculpting procedure, you can click on the linkAll the bestDr Soni

CoolSculpting or sculpture for bra fat/ thigh fat removal. Will it affect my silicone breast implants?

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