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All fat cells are the same. Our fat cells enlarge with weight gain, and shrink with weight loss. Coolsculpting works on most all subcutaneous fat. This is that good, pinchable fat.

If the fat is more dense and not pinchable, then Coolsculpting may not be the best option. Everyone is different and the best way to know is to be evaluated by a Coolsculpting professional. (Shamim Shakibai, MD, Los Angeles Physician)

CoolSculpting works best on smaller fat cells. The reason being, because more of the fat will be treated in the applicator.

So it would be best to treat at your lower rate. (Janet Allenby, DO, Delray Beach Dermatologic Surgeon)

Coolsculpting better for when I’m thin or heavy?

CoolSculpting Uses Freezing Cold Temperatures To Destroy Fat In Certain Areas

The Coolsculpting treatments will kill about 23% of the treated fat. Better results are obtained using the Zimmer Z wave after treatment and the new CoolAdvantage handpieces. (Steven F. Weiner, MD, Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon)

CoolScultping works best on patients who are closer to their ideal weight

Ideal candidates for CoolSculpting have pinchable pockets of fat, are close to their ideal weight and are pretty good about maintaining their weight stable. As you gain or lose weight, your fat cells expand or become smaller.

They are not eliminated. With CoolScultping, we are actually eliminating approximately 20-30% of the fat cells in the area being treated. Once they are destroyed, they are gone for good. So, it’s best to be at the weight you plan on maintaining. (Manish Khanna, MD, FRCP(C), Montreal Dermatologic Surgeon)

How To Get The Most From CoolSculpting

What weight to have Coolsculpting

The best weight for Coolsculpting is the weight that you can consistently and easily maintain. When you lose weight you do not loose fat cells. You simple shrink them by metabolizing some of the oils that are within them. (Empty them out). The Coolsculpting will actually kill some of the cells, however. (Deborah Ekstrom, MD, Worcester Plastic Surgeon)

Goal weight before treatment with Coolsculpting

It is not necessary to get to your goal weight. It is possible to treat if your are within 15% of your ideal weight. Coolsculpting can only treat pinchable fat. Cooladvantage handpieces and Zimmer Z wave help to get better results. (Steven F. Weiner, MD, Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Weight and Coolsculpting

Coolsculpting is a great procedure and will remove a bulge in a given area. It is best to be close to your idea weight but Coolsculpting will work on any area that you can “pinch”. (Michele S. Green, MD

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Michele S. Green, MD, New York Dermatologist)

In general, I would say it is always best to be at your goal weight prior to having a CoolSculpting procedure. The procedure could be done prior to reaching your goal weight, but the ultimate result may not be as good. If you are just 5-10 lbs. off of your goal weight, it should not be an issue, but if you are still planning on losing closer to 20 lbs. or more, you may want to wait before being treated. (Michael I. Echavez, MD, San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon)

CoolSculpting treatments are recommended for individuals who are at their ideal weight. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine which course of treatment may be best suited to you. . (Martin Jugenburg, MD, Toronto Plastic Surgeon)

Keep Your Weight Steady After CoolSculpting

Just as in liposuction it is better to be in within 30% of your IBW. This is not to say you may not be a candidate to do something now. It would depend on an exam.

Many people who do body contouring will continue to lose weight after their procedure and this can accentuate the result. I would get an exam and see what they say. (Scott R. Brundage, MD, Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon)

CoolSculpting is ideal for people who are at or near their ideal body weight. It is possible that you could still be treated at 60 lbs. over your ideal weight, but it most likely will take more treatment sessions and your ultimate fat loss may not be as much. (Michael I. Echavez, MD, San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Overweight and thinking about Coolsculpting

It is ideally done in patients that have a BMI of 30 or less. If you are above this, there is risks of creating divots or shark bites with treatment. Another technology you can consider is Vanquish.

It can treat all sizes and also treats larger areas at the same time. (Steven F. Weiner, MD, Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Coolsculpting works best when your body mass index is below 30.. in my opinion 27 or below is even better . Other factors to consider, fat quality ( subcutaneous vs visceral), skin quality , patient expectation, body location of treatment. 60 lbs away from ideal weight is not likely to produce substantial results. (Drew Varano, MD, Washington DC Physician)

CoolSculpt will reduce the fat in the area treated by an average of 20-25%. Most patients require at least 2 treatments. Like any body contouring procedure it is not weight loss, but shape change. It is best to be close to your ideal body weight before any procedure.

If you are considering CoolSculpt, it would be best to go to a board certified plastic surgeon who provides CoolSculpting who can determine if CoolSculpt is the best option for you and can discuss alternatives and timing to give you the best result in the safest way. (Patricia A. McGuire, MD, Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon)

Coolsculpting is most effective for people who are in a healthy weight range and live a healthy lifestyle. The smaller the fat cell, the better the results.

So you may want to consider waiting a little longer. That being said, there are cases where Coolsculpting can still be effective, and serve as a great encouragement as you are on your health journey.

You should consider having a full consult with a local physician to create the best plan for you! (Janet Allenby, DO, Delray Beach Dermatologic Surgeon)