Does Coolsculpting Work On Outer Thighs?
Treat the fat on your Outer Thighs with Coolsculpting!
The Coolsmooth handpiece is FDA-approved for treatment of the outer thighs. The Coolsmooth applicator is flat, unlike the other CoolAdvantage suction applicators which draw the tissue up. Coolsmooth is a 2 hour cycle, which is considered 2 cycles, and provides the same 25% improvement as the other applicators.
Typically patients can expect to have 1-2 sessions of treatment per side. (Thomas E. Kaniff, MD, FACS, Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon)
New CoolSmoothing Applicator Freezes Fat on Outer Thighs
When Zeltiq first released their patented cryoplipolysis(TM) technology that freezes and kills fat cells without affecting other tissue, treatment was limited to areas of the body that had “pinchable” amounts of fat, which were sucked up between two cooling panels.
However, a new FDA-approved applicator called CoolSmooth allows areas with less pronounced fat to be treated, as it simply needs to be run over the targeted area. Make an appointment with a board-certified dermatologist so you can be educated about the many uses for cryolipolysis technology. (William Groff, DO, San Diego Dermatologist)
CoolSculpting to treat outer thighs
The company that makes CoolSculpting is called Zeltiq. Zeltiq recently launched their newest applicator for use on the outer thighs called the CoolSmooth Pro applicator. This applicator has been rated for much lower temperatures and is able to deliver the treatment in half the time as compared to the applicator that came before it.
More generally though with the treatment of the outer thighs patient selection and applicator placement can be critical to achieving an excellent result.
My best recommendation would be that you find a practice that gets generally positive reviews for CoolSculpting and schedule a consultation. (Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD, Houston Plastic Surgeon)
Coolsmooth Applicator Is Used To Thin Out The Inner Or Here The Outer Thigh Area
CoolSculpting At Outer Thighs
CoolSculpting works well to reduce fat at the outer thighs. There is an applicator called the CoolSmooth which can treat the outer thighs with its flatter contoured shape.
This applicator does not require suction like the other applicators, so it is ideal for areas like the outer thigh.
It is best to have a consultation so that you may be assessed in person in order to determine if you are a good candidate for the treatment or to discuss what other options are available to you to address your concerns. (John Diaz, MD, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)
Zeltiq for upper out thighs
Zeltiq can work there or in any other area that has sufficient fat to “pull” into one of the variuos treatment heads. Ther also needs to be enough laxity on the area for the same reason. (Barry E. DiBernardo, MD, Montclair Plastic Surgeon)
Doctor Will Use An Applicator Called CoolSmooth
Coolsculpting Outer Thighs – great for proper candidate
Coolsculpt yields great results on the outer thigh(s) pending that the patient is a proper candidate for the procedure. The outer thigh(s), as for any other location, an in clinic exam is needed in order to assess that the area is treatable.
The outer thighs, or saddlebags, usually protrude away from the body and therefore enable Coolsculpt to work best. Should the patient not be a candidate for Coolsculpt, there are other services, such as Venus Legacy, that can be performed to reduce the circumference of the thighs. (Paul Flashner, MD, Boston Physician)
CoolSculpting for thighs and fat reduction
I have been able to get a good fit with one of the three applicators of Zeltiq’s CoolSculpting for the thighs in many but not all patients. Physicians are awaiting new applicators to be manufactured by the company which will conform better to different body sites. (Ronald Shelton, MD, Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon)
How It Works On Saddlebags
Zeltiq (CoolSculpting) to Treat Fat On Upper Outer Thighs
CoolSculpting on the upper inner thighs tends to be a popular area that yields impressive results for many clients. It is important to remember that being close to or at your ideal and stable body weight is best for this procedure.
In addition, there will need to be enough fat (enough to pinch) in the area for the CoolSculpting applicator to properly suction the fat (think vacuum) and work effectively. Without seeing you in person, this is very difficult to answer with certainty.
I suggest meeting with a preferred physician or CoolSculpting specialist for a private consultation so they can evaluate your ‘troubled areas’ and assist you in devising a customized treatment plan that will bring the most successful results.
Unbearable Thigh
By meeting with your specialist you will be able to discuss whether or not this is the best treatment for you and how many sessions you will need to reach your desired goal. (Anil Rajani, MD, Portland Physician)
CoolSculpting can treat outer thighs
Yes, CoolSculpting has an applicator designed specifically for the thighs, and is a great way to reduce “saddlebags,” those pockets of fat on the outer thighs. Generally, you can expect around a 25-30% reduction in fat after one session.
Make sure to visit an experienced, board-certified dermatologist who can evaluate your condition to make sure you are an appropriate candidate and who will be able to get you the best results. (Margaret Weiss, MD, Baltimore Dermatologic Surgeon)
CoolSculpting and Outer Thighs
Yes, CoolSculpting is an FDA approved option for treating the outer thigh area. It is slightly different than the traditional hand piece because there is no suction involved however the results are achieved the same way by freezing the fat through cryolipolysis, a specialized technique that freezes fat cells without damaging the surrounding tissues. (David L. Robbins, MD, FACS, West Des Moines Plastic Surgeon)
Upper outer thighs
Zeltiq came out with a new applicator this year which has been a big improvement in contact surface area and treatment area. See your plastic surgeon for the latest in technology. (R. Brannon Claytor, MD, FACS, Bryn Mawr Plastic Surgeon)
Zeltiq (CoolSculpting) to Treat Fat On Upper Outer Thighs?
Yes the treatment is called Soolsmooth. It is a flat head piece that lays flat on the area instead of using the suction of the other head pieces. It is advised to have a counsultation with a Coolsculpting specialist to make sure you are a good candidate. (Brian C. Reuben, MD, Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon)
Coolsculpting for outer thighs
Yes! Recently the company released a new hand piece that is specifically designed for the outer thighs. It works very similarly to the other hand pieces but does not use suction to pull up the fatty tissue and is instead strapped on to the thigh.
See a board certified dermatologist for a consultation to discuss if this would be right for you. (Joshua L. Fox, MD, Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon)
Cool sculpting on outer upper thighs
Yes it’s effective to treat the outer thighs especially with the newest applicator cool smooth which is flat and doesn’t require the fat and skin to be “pinchable”. (Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, San Diego Plastic Surgeon)
Yes Coolsculpting work on your upper outer thighs!
This is an off label use for Coolsculpting by Zeltiq- however in my practice we have had much success in this area. Also we have treated inner thighs. Currently there are three applicators available – typically in the outer thigh area we have uased the smaller 6.2 applicator. (Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS, New York Plastic Surgeon)
CoolSculpting does not yet work on the outer thighs
CoolSculpting works by using suction to pull the fat and skin into an applicator that then applies cooling. Since the fat on the outer thigh usually can’t be gathered or “pinched” quite like that of the abdomen or inner thigh, CoolSculpting does not yet work well in the outer thigh.
The company is working on it I hear and I’m sure it will be a huge hit once new applicators are provided to treat different areas of the body. (Adam David Lowenstein, MD, FACS, Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon)
You can see before and after photos of coolsculpting on saddlebags at