CoolSculpting vs laser lipo, which has longer lasting results?

Thank you for your question! CoolSculpting is a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Both procedures remove fat cells permanently. The main difference is surgery vs. non-surgery, and downtime. It can take between 30-90 days to see CoolSculpting results. With liposuction, you will have downtime after surgery, however the fat reduction is immediate after the swelling and recovery.  I recommend you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to review your options and see what procedure would work best for you and your goals. Best of luck!

There are several differences. They also have a similarity in that both permanently remove fat. Coolsculpting is non invasive.  With the new head pieces it only take as little as 35 minutes, has no significant down time in almost everyone, and is not uncomfortable to most patients with the new head pieces. No anesthesia is required. Lipo removes more fat, is invasive, has significant down time, and requires anesthesia. Coolsculpting removes an average of 20-25% of the fat pulled into the machine. More than one treatment may be necessary. Lipo removes significantly more fat in one session. Loose skin almost never occurs after Coolsculpting, it is not infrequent after Lipo. You must maintain a healthy life style after both or you may lose some or all of the effect. So longevity of both should be the same if you do not gain weight.  Best Wishes, Maurice Vick MD