CoolSculpting (Zeltiq) for Cellulite Reduction

Hello and thank-you for your question.CoolSculpting is a great, FDA-approved treatment for fat reduction of the abdomen and flanks. It can be used safely for off-label treatment of the neck, upper arms, inner/outer thighs, bra-strap area and above the knees. The advance cooling technology selectively targets and eliminates fat cells gently and gradually without affecting the surrounding tissue.Patients in our office have seen an average fat reduction of 20-25% with each treatment. Depending on the patient's body composition and outcome goals, it may take more than one treatment to achieve optimal results. It takes about 2-3 months to get a general idea of the final results. The results are long-lasting as long as you maintain a stable healthy lifestyle. I have seen modest reduction in cellulite only for patients who developed cellulite after a significant weight gain, in areas previously without cellulite. Cellfina is the latest break though for the treatment of cellulite. The treatment targets the fibrous bands which are the source of the dimpling in cellulite. It is most effective for the treatment of deep dimples and depressions of the buttocks and back of the thighs. it is less effective in the treatment of generalized waviness. Cellfina is a minimally invasive treatment performed in the office. We are seeing an extremely high level of satisfaction for our patients treated with Cellfina. The investigational studies for Cellfina have just been released and have shown an impressive patient satisfaction rate of 85% at 3 months, 94% at one year and 96% at 2 years. This is a very exciting solution for the many women who suffer from the embarrassment of cellulite. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in body contouring to determine if your an ideal candidate for CoolSculpting or Cellfina. Best regards,Andrew Lyos MD, FACS 

Unfortunately, cool sculpting is not used to reduce cellulite in any treatment areas. Cool sculpting is only used to help reduce fat by the process of cryolip[osis or "freezing." There currently is nothing good in the way of cellulite reduction. 

Hi,Thanks for your question. CoolSculpting is not appropriate to treat cellulite. There are a couple of minimally invasive treatments that do work for cellulite: Cellulaze and Cellfina. Both of these treatments release the fibrous bands under the skin that cause the cellulite dimples to appear.

CoolSculpting is non-invasive body contouring treatment to get rid of unwanted bulges.  It does not eliminate cellulite. The good news is that FDA cleared Cellfina, a minimally invasive procedure clinically proven to treat the primary structural cause of cellulite for results that last at least two years.  A Cellfina treatment targets the primary structural septae under the dimpled area. One single treatment can significantly reduce the appearance of cellulite.

While some people may see a small improvement in cellulite following a CoolSculpting treatment, it is not the best treatment if your main concern is solely cellulite and not fat reduction. CoolSculpting is a device specifically intended for reduction of small areas of stubborn fat. For cellulite reduction, a better treatment may be Cellfina, which uses an automated subcision process to target the root cause of cellulite dimples and smooth them out. I recommend visiting a board-certified dermatologist for a consultation to find the best treatment plan for your cellulite.

Thank you for your question, Mishspeck. SculpSure is the superior treatment for vanquishing fat. It addresses the stubborn subcutaneous fat that seems to bother you by melting up to 25% of it in a short and easy 25-minute in-office treatment with patients walking right out of the office with little downtime. Please consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.Best wishes,