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How do I know if I need Coolsculpting®?
If you pinch the skin in the area you are interested in treating and are able to raise 1 to 2 inches of excess skin (fat), then you will benefit from Coolsculpting®. Coolsculpting® is designed to remove isolated pockets of fat that persist, even with diet and exercise.

The Coolsculpting® treatment works best for people whose BMI is normal, or less than 25. We recommend at least two treatments per area for best results. If your BMI is between 25 and 30, we suggest 2 to 3 treatments. We don’t recommend Coolsculpting® for persons whose BMI is greater than 30 because there will be too much fat in the target area to notice a difference after treatment. You may be a candidate for Liposuction instead. The Coolsculpting® procedure will not reduce your weight or treat obesity. Calculate your BMI.

People who have a disease that is made worse by cold or have hernias in the area to be treated should not have Coolsculpting®. People with a large amount of fat in the target area will not notice an improvement after treatment.

How does CoolSculpting® work?
The first step is to wet the skin with a moist gel pad. Then the applicator is placed in contact with the skin. When the suction is turned on you will feel pressure as the skin and fat are drawn into the applicator for freezing. When the skin is released you will feel slight discomfort for 2 to 5 minutes until the freezing takes effect and numbs the skin.

What areas can be treated with CoolSculpting®?
CoolSculpting® technology is used to sculpt the upper and lower abdomen, love handles, inner and outer thighs, back fat, “man boobs”, and upper arms.