The CoolSculpting procedure is designed for people who want to eliminate fat bulges in specific areas. The CoolSculpting procedure is not a weight loss solution (unlike weight loss surgery, such as gastric bypass). People who choose CoolSculpting often want a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Good candidates for the CoolSculpting procedure have noticeable fat bulges in certain areas.

CoolSculpting is FDA-cleared for the treatment of visible fat bulges in the submental (under the chin) and submandibular (under the jawline) areas, inner & outer thighs, above the knee, abdomen, and flank (love handles), along with bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks (also known as banana roll), and upper arm. It is also FDA-cleared to affect the appearance of lax tissue with submental area treatments.

As the cooling begins during the first few minutes, you typically feel intense cold or burning sensation. The area generally goes numb within 10 minutes of treatment. Many people read, watch videos, work on their laptop, or even take a nap during their CoolSculpting treatment. After the treatment, you may feel some tingling (it feels “weird”) as the treatment area is massaged for 2 or 3 minutes. Patients are able to return to normal activities immediately following their treatment.

CoolSculpting is a no-downtime treatment. You can return to normal activity immediately after treatment.

The frozen fat cells become crystallized, then die. The dead fat cells then are naturally processed and eliminated by your body. Some patients wonder if the results are permanent. CoolSculpting results are long term because those fat cells, and that fat bulge, are gone for good.

You may start seeing changes in your body as quickly as 3 weeks after your treatment. The most dramatic results are usually visible after three months. Several months after your treatment, your body will still continue to flush out fat cells.