Why does CoolSculpting take so long to see results?

It is important to understand that CoolSculpting does not deliver immediate results. As your body gradually metabolizes the damaged fat cells, you'll notice the treatment area become smoother and tauter. It typically takes about 3 to 4 months for the full results of CoolSculpting to become apparent.


Why am I not seeing results from CoolSculpting?

Not Everyone Is a CoolSculpting Candidate. Not everyone sees the same results after CoolSculpting because not everyone has the right kind of fat to be a good candidate. CoolSculpting works best on the fluffy fat that lies above the muscle wall, formally known as subcutaneous fat.

How long does it take to see full results after CoolSculpting?

Results will be apparent within one to three months of your initial treatment session. After the fat cells have been eliminated, it might take as much as four to six months for you to see the effects of your therapy. After four months, 84% of patients in CoolSculpting clinical trials were satisfied with their results.


How do I know if my CoolSculpting is working?

The Coolsculpting procedure actually freezes unwanted fat cells. Once frozen, the cells die. As the body begins to expel the cells naturally, you can begin seeing the results of the procedure. In most cases, you will see a reduction in fat within three weeks.

How can I speed up my CoolSculpting results?

How to Improve CoolSculpting Results By Dr. Suzanne Yee on August 19, 2021
  1. Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle. ...
  2. Drink Plenty of Water. ...
  3. Massage the Treated Area. ...
  4. Wear Loose Clothing or a Compression Garment. ...
  5. Avoid NSAIDs. ...
  6. Manage Expectations. ...
  7. Attend Follow-Up Treatments.


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Can you overdo CoolSculpting?

It is possible to get too much of a good thing, including Coolsculpting. The thing to remember about fat removal treatments is that you need to have some fat to actually remove. If you have too many sessions, you might lose enough fat that additional treatments won't do much good.

Does drinking water help CoolSculpting?

Drinking lots of water during and after the procedure will help your lymphatic system flush away dead fat cells. You may also want to avoid aggressive exercise. Give your body some time to rest for few days after the procedure.

Can you see CoolSculpting results in 2 weeks?

When Will You See Results from CoolSculpting? Initial results will start to become evident in about 2-3 weeks. Continuous improvement will gradually occur throughout the coming months as dead fat cells are expelled from the body. Final results can be seen several months after your last CoolSculpting® session.


What happens if you don't massage after CoolSculpting?

The results spoke for themselves: patients experienced a 68% greater mean fat layer reduction on the massaged side than on the non-massaged side. Having massage done after CoolSculpting can also reduce the number of treatments you may need to see optimal results.

How do you flush fat after CoolSculpting?

Massage the Area Post-Treatment

It helps break down frozen fat and encourages the lymphatic system to flush out the dead fat cells. For best results, continue to massage the treated area a few times a day for several days after a CoolSculpting treatment to promote the body's waste removal process.

Can you see CoolSculpting results in 3 weeks?

Results with CoolSculpting®

Some patients see results in as little as 3 weeks. The most dramatic results will be seen within 2 months of your initial treatment, and you could continue to see results as far in as 4 to 6 months after your treatment.


Why am I bigger after CoolSculpting?

Water Retention After CoolSculpting®

One of the first things that many patients experience is bloating or swelling in the treated area, particularly common in the abdominal region. This bloating is the result of water retention and is completely normal.

Is one session of CoolSculpting enough?

One treatment session can be effective at reducing fat in the treated area by up to 25%. Other procedures such as liposuction can remove up to 75% of your body fat in the treated area with just one treatment but CoolSculpting is a less invasive procedure.

Can you see CoolSculpting results in a month?

The results of CoolSculpting do not appear immediately. The process of flushing the frozen fat cells from the body takes a total of between one and three months (sometimes more). You should start to see an initial improvement in the treated area or areas approximately three weeks after your CoolSculpting treatment.


How many CoolSculpting treatments before you see results?

How many CoolSculpting treatments do I need? While a number of patients see results after one treatment, most patients need two CoolSculpting treatments to see the change they hope to achieve in a treated area. In some cases, more than two treatments may be recommended.

Where is CoolSculpting most effective?

What Are The Most Effective Areas For CoolSculpting?
  • Stomach or belly.
  • Flanks or love handles.
  • Upper and lower back.
  • Inner thighs.
  • Outer thighs.
  • Upper arms.
  • Under the chin.


Should I massage everyday after CoolSculpting?

Experts strongly recommend getting a massage is a good coolsculpting aftercare routine. Studies have shown that people who get a massage after CoolSculpting typically get better results than those who do not get a massage. In fact, one study showed that a massage could improve CoolSculpting results by 68 percent.


Should I self massage after CoolSculpting?

A manual massage can help reduce swelling and/or bruising that can be caused by CoolSculpting. A minute massage also helps accelerate the elimination process of fat cells. All of the dead fat cells are permanently eliminated from the body through lymphatic drainage.

Should I wear a waist trainer after CoolSculpting?

You don't have to wear a medical-grade compression garment after you have Coolsculpting, but you might find that wearing something tight and somewhat compressing, such as Spanx or leggings, helps to keep swelling down.

How many cycles of CoolSculpting do you need for stomach?

In most cases, however, patients require two to three treatment sessions per treatment area. You'll likely see an improvement in your treatment area about eight to twelve weeks after your CoolSculpting procedure. The most dramatic results will likely appear in 90 days.


How much fat does CoolSculpting remove per session?

Typically, you can expect the removal of 20 to 25% of the fat cells in the targeted area during each CoolSculpting session. That said, the size of the targeted area affects the amount of fat that can be removed from a single session significantly.

How effective is CoolSculpting on stomach?

Each CoolSculpting treatment produces a 20-25% reduction compared to the 70-80% reduction provided by liposuction. While CoolSculpting can produce similar results to liposuction, in most cases it would take a lot of treatments to achieve the same results.

What not to do after fat freezing?

If an area of your body is sore following treatment, it's best not to push yourself by going to the gym and exercising that body part or wearing clothing that can rub against it and irritate it more. Give the treated area time to calm down and for redness and any other side effects to subside.


What should you not drink after CoolSculpting?

We also recommend not drinking heavily (alcohol) the day of your treatment. One drink or glass of wine is OK. It is common for the treated area to feel bloated, look swollen, and to experience temporary dulling of sensation in the first few days and weeks after CoolSculpting.

What happens if you don t drink enough water after fat freezing?

The fat cells break down after being frozen and must exit the body through bodily functions, such as urine. If you are not consuming a lot of water, it will take longer for the fat cells to be eliminated.