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

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William Groff, DO · Answer

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.

Janet Turkle, MD · Answer

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.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

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,

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

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.

R. Stewart Collins, MD · Answer

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.

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