Coolsculpting: is it possible to do the front sides of the legs and beside the knees?

Thank you for your question. These areas are not FDA approved. You can do your inner thigh, outer thigh (saddle bags), distal knee (right above the knee) and banana rolls. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Regards,

Coolsculpting can be performed on the legs for sure. The only way to give you the confirmatory answer is after the consultation where we will discuss the areas of concern and come up with a plan to address that. We consider the concerned areas as a cylinder and approach from several sides to get the best result. 

Hello and thank you for your question. Coolsculpting can certainly be performed on legs and knees if you are a suitable candidate.  Your Coolsculpting technician will examine your legs, essentially pinch and grab the area you are looking to treat and will determine if that desired area is suitable for the treatment. There are various adaptors ranging in size and shape that can be applied to fit the structures of the legs and knees. With that said, in order to respond favourably to the treatment, the area being treated must be fatty tissue. There are other structures that make an area fuller such as muscle and thick skin.  Hope this helps.Dr Solomon

CoolSculpting can possibly be used to treat areas on the legs and knees, but an examination would be needed to determine if you might be a good candidate for the treatment or not.  Sometimes, areas on the legs or around the knees may not have much fat, but other tissue causing them to appear larger than desired.  I would consult with a CoolSculpting physician to see if the treatment might be beneficial to you.  

Thanks for your question.  Treating the front of the leg is something that truly requires an in person consultation to evaluate the area you desire to have CoolSculpted away. Generally speaking, the front of the leg is not treated as the fat in that area doesn't present as a bulge. There is always the danger of leaving an indent in the exact shape of the applicator.  Obviously, that would not be an aesthetically pleasing outcome. Regarding the inner knee area, this is an area that is we regularly treat. The Petite applicator fits very well in this area and presents fantastic results. I would suggest that you schedule a consultation with a reputable practice. Be sure that they do this treatment all the time, and have experience with the areas that you want to treat. You don't want to be anyone's experiment.  Good luck with your CoolSculpting adventure!

These areas are off label but we have been using Coolsculpting in off label areas for years. We treat both of those areas. Each time a new treatment head is introduced we find new areas for its use. The Cool Mini works well for knee fat. Find an experienced Coolsculpting provider who has all the new treatment heads. Best Wishes, Maurice Vick MD

Hello and thank you for your interest in this wonderful procedure.  The front of the leg and inner side of the knee are considered off label areas in Coolsculpting.  The areas can definitely be treated as long as an experienced technician can determine if you have the proper amount of fatty tissue in these areas to treat effectively.  Our office has been treating these areas for years, but it is very important that you are examined face to face by the Specialist first.  If you are unsure, remember these areas are not FDA cleared so there is a always a risk that you may not get the results you are trying to achieve.  I hope this helps and Good Luck!

It is difficult to answer this question without seeing the area of treatment. It can be done on the thighs.  Most people however don't have a discrete pocket of fat on the front of their thigh.  I would see and experienced physician to discuss this as an option vs liposuction. Good luck with your treatments.

I do not believe that CoolSculpting is FDA approved for this area. Having said that, we did use CoolSculpting  for many non-FDA approved areas before they were approved. The main issue is whether you have actual fat that can be drawn into the handpieces. If so, CoolSculpting may be an answer. I would go to a clinic which offers a complete body center which may have other modalities to treat your issue. Many of these centers offer a free analysis  Dr. Adrienne Stewart MD FAAD

Kzimme102304,
Over the last several years CoolSculpting has expanded it's FDA clearances to include areas on the legs, specifically the inner thigh, the outer thigh, the 'banana roll' - the bulge just below the buttocks, and above the knee. For all of these areas a careful evaluation must be performed to assure the bulge is amenable to treatment and the applicator geometry. To date, there is not an applicator for treating the front side of the leg other than just above the knee.
Be Well
Dr G - CoolSculpting University East Coast Medical Director