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

As with any procedure, the amount of time it takes to see results varies from patient to patient. Our Coolsculpting patients here at CapizziMD have reported noticeable results in fat reduction within as little as 3 weeks after their first session.

You can expect more dramatic results to be visible between 2-3 months, as well as a continuation of fat loss in those specified areas for up to 4-6 months after your procedure. During this time span, your body is metabolizing the frozen fat cells in order to eliminate them as waste through your lymphatic system.

The speed at which each body experiences this metabolism is different, which is why you see a difference in the timing of results from patient to patient. . (Peter J. Capizzi, MD, Charlotte Plastic Surgeon)

CoolSculpting results can be seen as early as 3 weeks but usually takes 3 months. Outer thighs can take 4 months.

Some people have swelling and this can last up to 6 months (not a typical reaction) so this is why some providers quote 6 months for final results.

Basically, every body is different and there are early responders as well as late ones too. (Tianna Tsitsis, MD, Mount Vernon Physician)

Final results after Coolsculpting

Most patients will see the majority of their results by 3 months after treatment. There are some patients that will take as long as 6 months to see their final results because of not only fat loss but skin tightening as well. (Grant Stevens, MD, Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon)

Most patients see coolsculpting results within 3 months

Fat is removed from the body following a CoolSculpting treatment via the lymphatic system that metabolizes and excretes the dead fat cells over the span of several weeks. Every person has a unique time frame on how quickly it takes their bodies to complete this task.

CoolSculpting Freezes Fat Cells, Which Then Die

On rare occasions, some patients may take 6 months to completely metabolize and excrete the fat cells. But most individuals see full effects between 3 and 4 months. (Hadley Claire King, MD, New York Dermatologist)

CoolSculpting Results

According to CoolSculpting, final results are seen at 3 months, but some patients start to see changes as early as 2 weeks.

In our experience, most patients start seeing changes at about 6 weeks and will see continued improvement up to the 12 week time frame.

Re-treatment in most areas can be done at 30 days and will improve results as it will double the number of fat cells that are frozen and therefore eliminated. (Richard J. Wassermann, MD, MPH, Columbia Plastic Surgeon)

CoolSculpting has always advertised that final results will be seen in 3 months (with some patients seeing results sooner). If you are 6 months post-treatment, you are likely at your end result. (Brian K. Reedy, MD, Reading Plastic Surgeon)

Every practice’s protocol will be a little different, and everyone’s body will react slightly differently.

You will likely get different answers about your results timeline from various plastic surgeons. Another consideration is that not everyone will react in the same exact way, so one person may see their full CoolSculpting® results more quickly than someone else.

That said, the general timeline that we use in our practice is that results can generally be seen around 3 weeks after treatment, but it can take take up to around 3 to 4 months for your full results to develop. (Martin Everhard, MD, PhD, Savannah General Surgeon)

Everybody is different, but the best results are seen 12 weeks after treatment. Some see results as soon as 4 weeks, but some take the full 12. I have even see patients have great results in 4 weeks on one area of their body, but when treating a different area, it takes closer to 8-12 weeks for results to appear.

It shouldn’t take much longer than that. If you are concerned that you are not seeing results after 12 weeks, you should contact your provider for further assessment. (Stanley Kovak, MD, Oak Brook Physician)

Every patient is different. Some people start seeing results as early as 3 weeks. Massaging 2 minutes a day for about 4 weeks and drinking plenty of water will help flush out those toxins and help bring you better results. (Eric Humble, MD, Sugar Land Plastic Surgeon)