CoolSculpting Treatment Guide
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What is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is an FDA-approved non-surgical body contouring treatment that freezes fat cells using controlled cooling (cryolipolysis). The frozen cells die and are naturally eliminated by the body over 2 to 4 months.
Each applicator session takes 35 to 45 minutes. Multiple applicators can be used in parallel ("DualSculpting") to treat more areas faster. You will start to see results at 3 weeks, with full effect at 3 to 4 months after treatment. Most patients need 1 to 2 treatment cycles per area for visible reduction.
CoolSculpting is priced per treatment area. Common areas include the abdomen, flanks (love handles), inner/outer thighs, back fat, arms, and under the chin (CoolMini). Full treatment plans usually involve multiple areas and several sessions.
How much does CoolSculpting cost?
CoolSculpting nationally typically costs $750 to $1,500 per treatment area. Most patients treat 2 to 4 areas in a full plan, bringing total cost to $1,500 to $5,000 or more.
What to ask your provider
- Am I a good candidate for CoolSculpting, or would Kybella or SculpSure work better for my goal?
- How many applicators and cycles will I need per area?
- What is the total estimated cost for my full treatment plan?
- Have you seen any cases of paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH) at your practice?
- How many CoolSculpting treatments does your team perform per week?
- What does recovery and post-treatment massage look like?