Is There Any Weight or Size Limitation to Get Coolsculpting for Inner Thighs?

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.

My best,

Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMM

Beverly Hills, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

CoolSculpting is amazing technology when used properly.  It would take a consultation to determine whether you would benefit from inner thigh treatment.  The amount of fat, shape of fat distribution, and quality of the skin are factors that should be considered. 

Coolsculpting will reduce the fat in the small treatment areas only without any weight loss.  It is for bulges, not bulk.  With this expectation you may be very happy with the results even at a heavier weight if the bulges are disproportionate.

-York Yates MD, Utah.

Similar to liposuction, CoolSculpting is not indicated for the obese.  The ideal candidate is one who exercises and eats a healthy diet but can't lose a certain bulge.  CoolSculpting only removes about 20% of the volume of fat in one treatment so there would have to be too many treatments and you would still not get  a good result.  In addition, you can't treat all the areas of the body. So if you started to reduce one area in an obese patient, the adjoining areas might look strange.

Yes there is a size/weight restriction, in a sense, but 200 lbs is not enough information to go off of. Whether that weight qualifies or disqualifies a person for CoolSculpting is relative on other metrics (i.e. height, BMI, fat distribution, etc.) But, typically, CoolSculpting is indicated for men or women who are near their ideal weight (typically no more than 20 to 30 lbs over weight) and struggle with fat deposits that resist diet and exercise. 

Coolsculpting works extremely well for the area of the inner thighs.  If you are overweight, the procedure may not show as much benefit as if you are within more of your ideal weight.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist who is an expert in coolsculpting for the best cosmetic advice.