What's the best procedure to reduce back and lower belly fat, would several sessions of CoolSculpting be an option? (Photos)

Hello, Thank you for your question. CoolSculpting is a great alternative if you want to avoid surgery.  It is ideal for patients who are within 15-20 lbs of their goal weight. Please consult with a local provider to determine what the best course of action would be. Good luck! 

Hello and thank you for your question. From looking at your photos I would suggest liposuction and possibly a tummy tuck. Both are surgeries that will give you major results. Cool sculpting will work for certain areas, and will take multiple sessions and long periods of time for you to see optimal results, it can also get very costly if you are trying to target multiple areas. If you have hanging skin, cool sculpting will not be sufficient enough for you to achieve your best results. With a tummy tuck, or mini tummy tuck, you can remove and liposuction your excess fat along with removing any excess skin. This will give you the best results based on what you are looking for. Best of luck!

 

Thank you for your question.  CoolSculpting, liposuction and/or tummy tuck are all options for you.  CoolSculpting is a non-surgical option that will reduce designated areas by approximately 20-25%.  Areas can be retreated for a 50% reduction.  Liposuction will reduce these areas by approximately 75%.  Should you want to remove hanging skin and tighten the appearance of your abdomen, you may want to consider a tummy tuck.  My strong advice is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who is knowledgeable with all of these options and who will be able to guide you regarding risks and benefits.  Best of luck.

If you're looking to look better in your clothes then coolsculpting can definitely give you what you are looking for.  Depending on your age and skin inelasticity, yes, you could have extra skin after the treatment though coolsculpting does provide some skin tightening.  I tell patients that if you just want your clothes fit better and look better in the mirror with a dress on, then coolsculpting is fine.  If you are planning on entering a bikini contest or want to show off your mid section on the beach, then a tummy tuck is probably the way to go.

Hi.  Thanks for the question.  You would be a candidate for either CoolSculpting or SmartLipo.  Each has its advantages and disadvantages, so you need an in-person evaluation to go over these differences.  In general, SL gets you results faster, especially if you have alot to get done.  But CS gives great results also, if you have the time to do multiple sessions and don't mind waiting for your results.  In your case you'd have to treat each area at least 2 times, and maybe 3.Best of luck.Michael Kerin MDKerin MedSpa & Laser Center

For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck and lifting procedure to improve skin laxity. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Hi thanks for asking this question and for posting your pictures. Coolsculpting is an option. It is non-invasive and it will help you look great in your clothes. However, you will definitely need multiple sessions to get a decent result. Another option is to have minimally invasive liposuction. Liposuction can now be performed without going under general anesthesia. With new skin tightening techniques like Renuvion, you can have significant amount of fat removed without having a lot of loose skin left over. You would be a great candidate for a "lipo 360". If you really want a tight belly so you can wear a bikini, you would beed liposuction and a tummy tuck. I hope this helps with your decision. Good luck.

Thank you for your question! What CoolSculpting offers is a non-surgical option that will reduce the amount of fat in your body because the treatment results in the permanent breakdown of fat tissue. If you are weighing liposuction versus CoolSculpting for reducing back and belly fat, many patients tend to prefer the minimal downtime and the comfortable treatment experience involved with CoolSculpting.  

Thanks for the question.  You would be a candidate for either CoolSculpting or SmartLipo.  Each has its advantages and disadvantages, so you need an in-person evaluation to go over these differences.  In general, SL gets you results faster, especially if you have alot to get done.  But CS gives great results also, if you have the time to do multiple sessions and don't mind waiting for your results.  In your case you'd have to treat each area at least 2 times, and maybe 3. Best of luck! 

CoolSculpting is a fantastic non-surgical procedure to permanently reduce unwanted fat. It works great for lower abdomen and back fat as shown in your photos. Although CoolSculpting does not specifically tighten the skin, because it is very gentle you see a gradual reshaping of the skin after the procedure. In our experience it does not accentuate skin laxity and young patients with good skin like you do very well. It will require several treatments but should work great without the downtime of surgery or the expense of anesthesia. Consulting with an office experienced in CoolSculpting would be a good first step in learning more about your options.