Cryolipolysis: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

No, coolsculpting is not as better as liposuction. Coolsculpting will remove about 20-25% of fat while liposuction (if performed by a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery) can result in an 75-80% improvement in selected areas. (Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, San Diego Plastic Surgeon)

CoolSculpting is a great, non-invasive, and relatively easy way to reduce fat around the abdomen and thighs.

Typically, however, more dramatic effects can be achieved with Liposuction. The important difference is that Liposuction is a much more invasive procedure.

Even though patients commonly have some tenderness and swelling after a CoolSculpting session, the procedure produces far less trauma and swelling than liposuction in most cases. (Jill C. Fichtel, MD, Columbus Dermatologic Surgeon)

Coolsculpting is great for reducing fat in trouble areas. Liposuction is too. One technique isn’t better than the other, they are just different ways to address the same problem. I am a plastic surgeon so I offer surgeries such as liposuction and tummy tucks.

Those procedures create great changes for people but they are invasive and some people just aren’t ready for that–maybe its’ cost, maybe they’re nervous about going under anesthesia, maybe they just can’t take the time off work.

Coolsculpting is an attractive option for those patients. There is no downtime and patients can expect a 20-25% fat reduction in the areas treated. With liposuction I can do more than that and create a more dramatic difference however that requires a surgical procedure.

So I would say that liposuction is more effective but it requires a more invasive procedure. If you are looking for a non-surgical, no downtime, permanent fat reduction treatment, then Coolsculpting is the best option.

As always, consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to find out what treatment is right for you. (Jason E. Leedy, MD, Cleveland Plastic Surgeon)

Is cool sculpting as effective as liposuction?

In my opinion, liposuction will always give the best result, but that is because I have more control over how much liposuction I do in any session, and how I change the angle and placement of my instruments.

Coolsculpting cannot be quite that defined, particularly in 1 go, and is dependant partly of the shape of the fact pocket as felt from the exterior. So, that said, these are both excellent options for treating fat.

They both have advantages and disadvantages. What works for you may not be suitable for another, and what your body needs, or what worries you, may not be suitable for another. This really is an example of a patient-by-patient situation.

And I suggest you always approach appropriately qualified and specialised Plastic Surgeons to help you assess. In my practice in Sydney, I offer a variety of treatment options, so I can help my patients work out which option is recommended by me, but also works for my patient. (Mark Edinburg, MBBCH, FRACS, Sydney Plastic Surgeon)

Coolsculpting selectively freezes fat cells to induce programmed cell death. It is a nice nonsurgical alternative to liposuction. You may benefit from an in person consultation with a coolsculpting physician to see if you are a candidate. (Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD, FACS, Washington Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Coolsculpting versus liposuction

Liposuction is an invasive procedure for removing fat immediately through the body. Coolsculpting is a non-surgical way to treat a bulge in one hour in the office. Both are effective but more and more patients are looking for effective non-surgical alternatives and that is why Coolsculpting has become so popular. (Michele S. Green, MD, New York Dermatologist)

CoolSculpting Results

Our bodies are set with a number of fat cells after puberty. After CoolSculpting 20-25% of the fat cells are reduced in the treated areas. In the future when you gain weight, it will eventually distribute in the cells that are left.

It’s important to incorporate a healthy diet and exercise to maintain your results. (Robert G. Aycock, MD, FACS, Bay Area Plastic Surgeon)

The fatty cells that are “stunned” by the cooling process get reabsorbed by the body and are excreted in the natural ways similar to any products of breakdown. Remember that these are not intact fat cells.

All cells have their components of breakdown into simpler byproducts. They will not deposit in other areas as intact fat cells. (Steven M. Lynch, MD, Albany Plastic Surgeon)

CoolSculpting for Flabby Arms

CoolSculpting can work well to give a subtle reduction in arm fat in those individuals who do not have much loose skin in the area. Often, 2-3 treatments are needed to give a significant improvement.

In cases where there is a combination of loose skin and fat, then surgery really is the best option. The downside of surgery is that it requires downtime and is associated with a long scar. (Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS, Sherman Oaks General Surgeon)

Neither CoolSculpting, nor Liposuction, can successfully correct the problem of extra skin. This will require a surgical procedure known as a Brachioplasty (arm lift), during which time the extra skin is removed.

My recommendation is to schedule a consultation with a Board Certified plastic surgeon. He/she can perform a physical examination, and then discuss the various options available to improve the appearance (Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD, Houston Plastic Surgeon)