Does the Large Cool Sculpting Applicator Give Better Results?

Question

waist area...above waste and slightly below

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

The applicator that fits the area best to be treated is the applicator that works the best in CoolSculpting. A larger applicator than the one selected by the provider may not get the best vacuum seal on the area which would prevent a good intake of fatty tissue and not provide the best result.  The applicator that is bigger is designed for a larger area and treats the fat with the same density of energy / freezing so that you are treating a larger area but the individual component areas are treated with the same amount of freezing energy per area as the small applicators. Often a large applicator can fit on the lower abdomen and only a smaller applicator on the upper. In my NYC practice, I prefer to see my patients in consultation for Zeltiq and mark the areas with the appropriate templates prior to any treatment.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Bronco,

	 

	The large applicator is used with the large areas to be treated (mainly abdominal areas). The rule of thumb is that the applicator has to achieve a perfect seal hence the perfect suction around the area to be "cooled" so the best results are obtained.

	Thank you for your inquiry and the best of luck to you.

	Dr. Sajjadian

Eric Chang, MD · Answer

The larger device is designed to cover about 2.5 x the area of the smaller device. For larger abdomens it simplifies treatment by covering the entire area in one hour. However, the large device does not fit everywhere. The applicator has to fit for the treatment to be performed.

Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACS · Answer

The large applicator is used in most cases for the abdomen because it is a larger area to cover. The smaller applicators are used for the flanks, arms, buttock crease and so on; meaning places that are smaller in circumference. So, the applicators are designed to fit the areas they are best suited for. That way you will be getting the best result possible from each applicator. 

	                                                                                         All the best "Dr. Joe" Gryskiewicz

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.

	Coolsculpting is used for isolated pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.  This is a non-invasive procedure with no down time that results in 20-25% reduction of the fat in the area treated.

	The size of the applicator is determined by how large the area of concern is.  The larger applicator does not necessarily  work better than the smaller applicator.   Careful physical examination Is necessary to determine which applicator would work best for your case.

	 Best wishes.

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