Are There Any Studies Showing Improvement in Triglyceride Levels or Medical Benefits with Coolsculpting?

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Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

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. coolsculpting works on subcutaneous fat.

My best,

Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMM

Beverly Hills, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

this is a great question and it has been studied well. There is no data to support that CoolSculpting elevates serum triglycerides. An explanation that has been proposed is that the freezing in Zeltiq that kills the fat cells, does not liquify the fat into the surrounding tissues unlike that which might occur with the use of other devices which uses different energy sources.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

Several studies have shown no increase or decrease in serum fat and triglyceride levels after Coolsculpting.

Michael Law, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting has not been shown to improve triglyceride levels.  CoolSculpting works on superficial fat and not visceral fat.

Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD · Answer

Coolsculpting does not affect blood triglyceride levels. Measurements ot triglycerides in various trials and in several countries have shown no change in triglyceride levels after Coolsculpting treatment.

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