If you have questions about CoolSculpting®, we're here to help. Below are the answers to some common queries.
The CoolSculpting® fat-reduction procedure is designed for those who have unwanted fat in targeted areas.1,2 The CoolSculpting® procedure is not a weight-loss solution for people who are obese.3 Good candidates for the CoolSculpting® procedure have noticeable bulges in certain areas they’d like to get rid of.4
Your first step should be to speak to a CoolSculpting® medical doctor to see if it is a suitable procedure for you.
The CoolSculpting® procedure is not for everyone.6 You should not have the CoolSculpting® procedure if you suffer from cryoglobulinaemia, cold agglutinin disease (a rare type of autoimmune hemolytic anemia in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own red blood cells), or paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria (a very rare subtype of autoimmune hemolytic anemia caused by the presence of cold reacting autoantibodies in the blood).6 The CoolSculpting® procedure is not a treatment for obesity.3 As with any medical procedure, ask your medical doctor if the CoolSculpting® procedure is right for you.
The CoolSculpting® procedure can treat visible fat bulges in the submental area (under the chin), thigh, abdomen and flank (love handle), along with bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks (also known as banana roll), and upper arm.1,2,7-17 Your medical doctor will create a customised treatment plan that’s tailored to your body and your individual goals.
Yes, the CoolSculpting® procedure can treat visible fat bulges under the chin.1,9 Freezing away fat from a double chin is as tolerable as using the CoolSculpting® procedure in other parts of the body (e.g., abdomen, flank/side, thighs).1,2,7-17 With CoolSculpting® treatment for a double chin, patients may see results after just 2 visits.1,9
Once the treated fat cells are crystallised (frozen), they are naturally processed and eliminated from the body.18-20 The treated fat cells are dead and remove by white blood cells.*18-20 . Check out the How it Works page to learn more.