CoolSculpting/Zeltiq™™ - Related FAQ's
Q: My friend had CoolSculpting and was charged for one applicator but I had three with a different doctor and we both had our abdomens done. We weigh the same. Was she undertreated or I overtreated?A: You both probably had an ideal treatment. The applicators fit differently depending on bone structure, the width and length of a fat deposit, muscular structure, proximity of the ribs, etc. You may weigh the same but the depot of fat may be different in shape on you requiring, as an example, two small applicators on the top and one large one on the bottom of the abdomen.
Q: I can't get my outer thighs thinner no matter how I watch my diet. I also exercise. Would CoolSculpting be for me?
A: You would need an examination and consultation, but as long as the applicators safely fit on your bulges of fat, then a doctor could use the Zeltiq device as an off-label used for CoolSculpting on the outer thighs. There appears to be a 20 % reduction of fat after one treatment, but the treatment can be repeated a few times. Usually there is a six to eight week interval between treatments. The fat cells that are affected are permanently killed but be aware that the residual fat cells can grow substantially if you start to eat more or exercise less.
Q: My tummy hasn't changed and it's already been three weeks since I had fat reduction with Zeltiq. Why is this?
A: CoolSculpting freezes the fat away by killing the cells. The treatment designed by Zeltiq works well for most people but it can take 16 weeks to show 20% improvement. Be patient, continue to exercise and diet. Many patients are now having three treatments sessions by repeating the treatment every six weeks with much excellent results. Furthermore, we have learned that the area is often best treated with an overlapping treatment of several applicators. See your doctor for an explanation of the treatment you had done. Don't despair, you may just need more CoolSculpting.
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