I would like to know if CoolSculpting can be used around the ankle, calves, and knees?

CoolSculpting by Zeltiq can be a highly effective way to eliminate stubborn fat around the ankle, the calves and the knees. CoolSculpting is noninvasive and should be easier to tolerate than liposuction in that area. However, CoolSculpting can cause swelling and soreness, which m ay make walking difficult or painful for the first week or so. You might want to be cautious and arrange for some time off from work before getting CoolSculpting on your legs, so you can recover without the stress of needing to rush off on errands and jobs.  Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who has experience treating the legs with CoolSculpting.

Hi,Thank for your question. CoolSculpting can certainly be used in the knee area. There are other fat reduction treatments such as SculpSure or truSculpt that maight be suitable for some of your other areas. Please have a consultation to determine what will give you the best outcome.

Thank you for your question. Coolsculpting cannot be used to treat the ankle and calves but can treat the area right above the knees provided you are the right candidate. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon. Regards,

CoolSculpting could potentially be used around the ankle, calves and knees but an examination would be needed to determine if there is enough fat in those areas to treat.  Many people will not have enough fat in those areas and would not be good candidates for treatment.  However, there may be some people who do have some fat in those areas and they could be treated.   

This is a great question! While CoolSculpting is FDA-cleared to remove fat in the thighs (which would include the area above the knee), it is not cleared for treatment of the ankles or calves. I highly recommend scheduling a consultation to better determine what the best course of treatment will be for you.

CoolSculpting is an excellent way to reduce unwanted fat on the top of the knee area, or the distal thigh; however, CoolSculpting is not FDA approved for the ankle or calf area. Getting a consultation from a physician will help you determine which procedure is the best fit to address all of the body areas that you would like treated. CoolSculpting could be a great solution for you!

Hi bulldog77771- CoolSculpting is FDA-cleared to treat the distal thigh (knees).  I recommend you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who is also a certified CoolSculpting specialist to review your options and discuss what procedures would be best for all your areas of concern.My Best,Dr. Basile

We do not use CoolSculpting for these body parts. In fact I don't believe our office has ever treated anyone's ankles or calves. We use a minimally invasive process that administers heat for reducing the fat around knees and also for tightening.  You could certainly seek a consultation with an office that provides CoolSculpting to analyze your particular situation. Dr. Adrienne Stewart

Using the CoolMini applicator, it is possible to freeze fat around smaller areas such as the knees. You will need to make sure the provider you select is recognized by Zeltiq as a CoolSculpting expert, has the mini applicator, and has experience treating these smaller areas.