Can you overdo it with coolsculpting?

Hello,

Thank you for your question. It is often said the best thing about CoolSculpting is that it works, and the worse thing about CoolSculpting is that it works. You can over treat an area, causing it to look indented. It is best to make sure there is enough fat in the area, and that it is the right type of fat. Your doctor is steering you in the right direction. It would be best to wait the full 3 months and possibly 4 to see what remains. This will ensure that you get the best treatment possible. Good Luck

Thank you for your question. If you have an area that is pinchable then it can be treated. I would recommend speaking to your provider. Regards, 

I don't think it's really possible to overdo it with CoolSculpting. Most people need more than 1 round of treatments and we have had patients that have done it 3-4 times. As long as there is pinchable fat there then it can be treated. You may reach a point where the fat is no longer treatable, and an experienced provider will recognize this. The risk of developing lumps and rippling is also low in the hands of an experienced provider. We have never seen this. Best wishes.

Yes, people usually need multiple sessions of Coolsculpting to get desired results and it works best in combination with other treatments. I recommend adding a combination of radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. In our practice, we use a Fire and Ice treatment of Coolsculpting with Vanquish and are getting great results. VASER with ThermiRF are a great alternative. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

In my experience with CoolSculpting, I have not seen patients develop lumps or rippling after treatment.  I have found that most patients need between 1-3 sessions to obtain the desired result, so it would not be unusual to have a second treatment to the abdomen.