Coolsculpting After Significant Weight Loss
If the issue is skin laxity, then CoolSculpting would not be a good treatment for you. CoolSculpting is great with those stubborn fat bulges, but does not significantly tighten the skin.
It is hard to find a non-surgical treatment that can fully tighten the skin if it is to the point of “hanging.” Make sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon to find out what your best options are. (Jeffrey M. Hartog, DMD, MD, Orlando Plastic Surgeon)
if you only have lax skin, then CoolSculpting is not going to be an option for you. CoolSculpting is meant to destroy fat and skin tightening is not an integral component for it. For real skin tightening, most would recommend a radiofrequency device – RF – such as the Venus Legacy, the EndyMed 3Deep, the Syneron VelaShape, the Alma Accent, or the BTL Exilis.
These machines will help the best with skin tightening. Also, one needs to be realistic too – and if there is too much skin laxity, a surgical correction may be needed. Find a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon and have things done appropriately. (Michael Gold, MD, Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon)
Hanging belly fat, is Coolsculpting right for me?
I would say that Coolsculpting is not the right treatment for you. I would go with a tummy tuck which would reduce skin and fat at the same time. (Steven F. Weiner, MD, Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Makeover with Coolsculpting versus Tummy Tuck and VASER Hi Def Liposuction, ThermiRF, Fat grafting–Can be done at the SAME time
Coolsculpting isn’t good for skin tightening. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, contouring and skin tightening. I recommend getting a formal consultation with a body shaping expert. (Jason Emer, MD, Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon)
Should You Try CoolSculpting To Lose Weight
CoolSculpting and loose skin
CoolSculpting is an excellent modality to non-invasively reduce excess pockets of fat. However, it does not address excess skin. Typically, after weight loss, patients also have concerns with excess skin that are difficult to address non-surgically.
I would suggest consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon who can do a thorough examination and determine what treatment plan will best meet your needs. (Kent V. Hasen, MD, Naples Plastic Surgeon)
CoolSculpting after Weight Loss
Usually after you have lost that much weight you have a lot of extra skin. The best way to get rid of that extra skin is to cut it out. CoolSculpting may reduce the thickness of the extra hanging tissue, but you would probably be happier having surgery.
I would recommend you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who offers both CoolSculpting and Body Contouring Surgery to get an in person consultation. (Suresh Koneru, MD, San Antonio Plastic Surgeon)
Coolsculpting after significant weight loss
Coolsculpting will not help with skin tightening. If you have laxity of skin in the area, then you would not see great results from Coolsculpting. Coolsculpting is FDA approved for fat reduction. Consult with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for other options, such as a possible tummy tuck. (Michael J. Rodriguez, MD, FAACS, Plantation Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Given the history that you have provided It is unlikely that coolsculpting would work for you. Cool sculpting will not address the skin laxity. With that much of a weight loss it is doubtful that any kind of non invasive skin tightening would work either.
Your best option would be to talk with a surgeon about a potential tummy tuck. (Jean M. Casello, MD, Northborough Physician)
If you have skin excess then cool sculpting will not relieve it. The definitive answer would be skin/fat excision – tummy tuck. Coolsculpting is more for discreet areas without skin excess. (Asaf Yalif, MD FACS, Roswell Plastic Surgeon)
If you have extra skin that hangs over, Coolsculpting is not your best option to correct this. You may be able to decrease the amount of fat, but you will not have a great improvement in the skin that hangs down. (Gordon Lewis, MD, Midlothian Plastic Surgeon)
Loose skin after weight loss
Since Coolsculpting doesn’t do anything to tighten loose skin, it would not be the right answer for you. It sounds like you are more of a tummy tuck candidate. Best to discuss with a local plastic surgeon for more of an accurate assessment. (Thomas Fiala, MD, Orlando Plastic Surgeon)