Do you have to have a stable weight before getting CoolSculpting?

Hi,Thank you for your question and congratulations on your commitment and reaching your goals.It is fine to do coolsculpting at this time as the treatment typically does not affect weight. Most patients do not lose weight with coolsculpting. An important factor to consider is that coolsculpting does not treat skin laxity. Additional volume reduction with either coolsculpting or liposuction may make loose skin more noticeable as the skin may not tighten up. Once your weight is stable, I would recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon to explore your options. Hope this helps!

Hello, Thank you for your question. First of all congratulations on your weight loss! That is a great accomplishment. Patients can be treated with CoolSculpting when they are within 15-20 lbs of their goal weight. The recommendation of a stable weight is for the benefit of the patient. Many patients choose to treat during their weightoss journey to see targeted results which provide motivation. Please consult with a local provider to determine what the best course of action will be! Good luck!

Thank you for your question. First of all congratulations on your weight loss! That is a great accomplishment. Patients can be treated with CoolSculpting when they are within 15-20 lbs of their goal weight. The recommendation of a stable weight is for the benefit of the patient. Many patients choose to treat during their weightoss journey to see targeted results which provide motivation. Please consult with a local provider to determine what the best course of action will be! 

Congratulations on your weight loss! At 20 pounds away from your target weight, you should be a good candidate for CoolSculpting®. However, keep in mind that CoolSculpting isn’t a weight loss treatment, so don’t expect to lose significant pounds afterwards. But you should notice the shape of your body changing and your clothes fitting better as your results develop. After CoolSculpting, stick to your same healthy diet and exercise regimen, since it’s still possible to gain weight in treated areas.

It is good to have a stable weight before Cool Sculpting(r) because significant weight gain will result in loss of the improvement of sculpting.  Many patients are better motivated to maintain their weight after seeing the improvement of sculpting.

Thank you for your question. CoolSculpting is not a "weight loss" procedure, but rather fat loss. It is targeted specifically to the treatment area and will not cause total body fat loss. However, I do notice that often times when my patients begin to see the results of their coolsculpting, it motivates them to stay regimented on their diet and exercise plans and they do end up losing some weight. It is best to do coolsculpting when you are as close to your goal weight as possible. Ideally, you should be within 10-15 pounds, but I'm sure you will be ok at 20 pounds away. You should see a reputable provider for an assessment to be sure you are ready for treatment and that you are a good candidate. I hope this helps. Best of luck to you!

Hi and thanks for your question. And congratulations on getting to a healthier weight! If you are within 20 lbs of your ideal weight, you are a good candidate for coolsculpting. You won't lose pounds with Coolsculpting, nor will future weight loss affect your results in a negative way. Just note that Coolsculpting doesn't help with lax skin, it just targets the subcutaneous fat pads right under the skin. Hope this helps and good luck!