Each patient is different in regards to seeing results with Coolsculpting. On average, a patient will get 2 treatments 8 weeks apart but most will see a difference after the first treatment.
The most important thing with Coolsculpting is for the patient to have realistic expectations and to understand that it will not be the same results as liposuction surgery.
The fact that this is a non-invasive procedure with NO down town with 20-25% reduction of fat in the areas treated is what many patients LOVE! (Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS, San Diego Plastic Surgeon)
CoolSculpting by Zeltiq reduces fat volume significantly by the fourth month
20% of fat volume has been shown to be reduced after CoolSculpting by Zeltiq when studied by ultrasound measurements at four months, however some is already reduced at one month and more occurs, after four months.
Some patients have less improvment than others, and other patients have much more. Many pateints will feel much more comfortable in clothing even if they don’t see an obvious difference.
There are times that the photographs show a significant fat reduction even though the individual didn’t see the big difference because they live with their body every day and don’t perceive the daily change.
For a no-downtime procedure with minimal risks, this can be a great treatment for many patients provided they understand that it can not be expected to give the same volume reduction as liposuction.
I have had pateints, though, who had nominal improvement after one treatment but then lost considerable fat after a series of three CoolSculpting treatments three months apart. (Ronald Shelton, MD, Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon)
It will generally take 2-3 months to see the full result.
CoolSculpting is a fabulous non-invasive technology for reducing subcutaneous fat in pesky trouble areas like the lower abdomen, flanks/ love handles, and outer thighs/ saddle bags.
The treatment protocol requires that patients come in for a comprehensive evaluation and consultation where a member of our team can help do an assessment of the patient and work to design a treatment plan to help the patient accomplish treatment to transformation.
The treatment protocol generally calls for the patient to consult on one day, undergo their first treatment shortly there after and then 30 days from the date of the first treatment we will generally retreat the same areas.
The process of apoptosis which CoolSculpting triggers is a natural fat cell function which causes it to self destruct when activated. This scenario would happen naturally if the cell was malfunctioning or damaged. CoolSculpting simply tricks your cells into going into this process by introducing the cells to low temperatures.
What we have seen is that patients generally lose 20-25% of the fat that is drawn into a treatment applicator after each treatment. To be conservative we generally tell patients that they can expect to see around a 40% reduction in the fat layer in the treated area 2-3 months after the first treatment assuming they sign up to be treated twice as described above. (Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD, Houston Plastic Surgeon)
CoolSculpting results can vary from person to person. We usually recommend waiting 3 months to see the final results. There is no harm in re-treating the same area after two months if you are sure you would like to see additional results.
Additional treatments will result in additional fat reduction and may aid in achieving your optimal results. It is always a good idea to get re-examined by a CoolSculpting provider to allow them to assess your specific needs.
CoolSculpting Utilizes The Cryolipolysis Method To Effectively Freeze Fat Cells
It is also beneficial to take a set of “after” photos to compare to your “before” photos. After meeting with the provider, they will be able to guide you through ha treatment regimen that is most appropriate for you, your expectations, and desired outcomes.(Umang Mehta, MD, Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Final result from Coolsculpting
If you already have a significant change, and it’s only been two months, why not get the second treatment? If you want to wait another month and see if additional improvement is “good enough”, I guess that would be OK, but I personally think the second treatment will give you an impressive improvement that you will celebrate instead of a pretty good result that you are happy with from a single treatment.(Andrew Campbell, MD, Milwaukee Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Will abdomen get smaller 2 months after CoolSculpting?
It can take up to 3 months to see the full result after a CoolSculpting treatment. So, it is possible that your result at 2 months could still improve. While a second treatment could be done at any point now, you may want to wait another month to see if you get your desired result after just one treatment. (Michael I. Echavez, MD, San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Complete results from Coolsculpting take about 3 months
It takes about 3 months to see the final results. Improved results can be obtained with your second treatment if the Cooladvantage is used as well as the Zimmer Z wave. (Steven F. Weiner, MD, Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Results from CoolSculpting
Some patients have seen results as early as one month but most people see optimum results in 10 to 12 weeks. CoolSculpting reduces the subcutaneous fat layer. Most people if they are within 15 pounds of their ideal weight just need one treatment.
CoolSculpting is fat reduction not weight loss. It is ideal for diet and exercise resistant bulges. (Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACS, Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon)