Is it normal I haven't seen any changes yet on my upper arms after CoolSculpting?

After the CoolSculpting system sends your treated fat cells into a slow-death cycle by lowering their temperature to the point where the cells cease to function, your body takes weeks to months to finish the job of flushing away the debris. The exact timeline varies by individual, based on your metabolism. It’s normal to not really notice any difference for a month or two after your treatment. Your final results don’t usually become apparent until about 2 to 6 months have passed. Two other points to remember: 1) CoolSculpting only eliminates 20% to 35% of fat during each session (higher numbers are reached with the addition of Zimmer Z-Wave radial pulsed therapy and proper applicator), which means the difference may not be dramatic after just one session; 2)  If you’re monitoring your progress visually, you may not notice the difference, especially if you haven’t taken “before” measurements and photos to track your process. If you haven’t done your “befores,” do them now and then compare your measurements and photos after another month. Please find a board-certified dermatologist to administer your next treatment, if you go on to another session; you need a certified expert to get you the best results.

I examine my patients in consultation in my NYC practice to determine if they do have excess fat in their upper outer arms, not just hanging loose sagging skin. Then I determine how many applicators they need. Many need two along the length of the arm on each side. The new cool Petite applicator was specifically engineered for this area and works better than the older coolfit applicator which was initially designed for the inner thigh but has been appropriately used in coolsculpting prior to the development of cool petite. Not all providers who do coolscupting have cool petite applicators.results can take months to show. Often we do at least two, if not three treatments, every two months.

Hello,Thank you for your question. Some patients can be late responders to CoolSculpting. It usually takes 3-4 months to see full results. You may notice them all toward the end of that time period. Before and after pictures can also be a big help! Sometimes we don't notice the results on ourselves as much because we see ourselves all the time. Please consult with your local provider to review. Good luck and congratulations on your treatment.