CoolSculpting® FAQs: Your Questions Answered

Quick links

If you have questions about CoolSculpting®, we're here to help. Below are the answers to some common queries.

Considering CoolSculpting®

Am I a good candidate for the CoolSculpting® procedure?

The CoolSculpting® fat reduction procedure is specially designed for those who have unwanted superficial fat in targeted areas. Unlike weight-loss surgery, the CoolSculpting® procedure is not a weight-loss solution. Good candidates for the CoolSculpting® procedure have noticeable bulges in certain areas they’d like to get rid of, despite diet and exercise. CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical alternative to liposuction.

Your first step should be to contact a CoolSculpting® clinic and discuss further with a trained technician or registered medical practitioner to see if it is a suitable procedure for you.

Find out more on What to expect from the CoolSculpting® treatment

Can CoolSculpting® reduce fat anywhere on my body?

The CoolSculpting® procedure can treat visible fat bulges including the following areas; 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. You can discuss with the clinic about creating a customised treatment plan that's tailored to your body and your individual goals.

See Real Results and other areas you can treat with CoolSculpting®

I don’t like my double chin. Can the CoolSculpting® procedure help me lose it?

Yes, the CoolSculpting® procedure can freeze away superficial fat from multiple treatment areas, including visible fat bulges under the chin. Often, optimum results are achieved with two treatments in the same area.

You may start to see results as early as 6 weeks, with final results around 12 weeks after treatment.

Where does the fat go? Are the results permanent?

Yes! CoolSculpting® treated fat cells are gone for good - frozen during the CoolSculpting® procedure, these treated fat cells die and are gradually removed from the body through the body’s natural elimination process.°

Read more on How it works

Does the CoolSculpting® system have safety features?

As the leading non-invasive fat freezing treatment, CoolSculpting® has a well-established safety and efficacy profile.

The CoolSculpting® systems are equipped with advanced cooling technology and built-in safety measures. These systems are designed to automatically stop treatment if it detects that the treated area is reaching excessively cold temperatures.

The inbuilt Freeze Detect® system is composed of several features, including thermal sensors and proprietary algorithmic software. As an integral part of the CoolSculpting® System, Freeze Detect® is automatically deployed when treatment is initiated. When the Freeze Detect® system detects a possible freeze condition, it stops the treatment.

Key information

CoolSculpting® targets multiple treatment areas.

Fat cells that are frozen during the CoolSculpting® procedure die and are naturally processed from the body, gone for good.°

CoolSculpting® has built-in safety measures.

The treatment process

What does it feel like?

As the cooling begins during the first few minutes you typically feel intense cold. This should soon subside as the treated area numbs. With some applicators, you’ll feel some pulling as suction is applied.

After the treatment, you may feel some tingling. The area is then massaged for approximately 2 minutes to break up the crystallised fat cells. Patients are usually able to return to normal activities following their appointment.

What should I tell my medical practitioner?

During your initial consultation, your medical practitioner will ask about your medical history to establish if CoolSculpting® could be right for you.

It's important to tell them if you have any past or present medical conditions, diseases including auto-immune conditions, planning or already pregnant etc., as you may not be able to have the CoolSculpting® procedure depending on your situation.

How long is each treatment? How many treatments will I need?

The length of your CoolSculpting® treatment will vary depending on the number of areas being treated during one visit. The latest technology of CoolSculpting® can treat a patient within 35-75 minutes depending on the applicators used. If you have limited time but have several areas of unwanted superficial fat, some clinics may even have multiple CoolSculpting® systems.

You can discuss with your CoolSculpting® clinic about creating a customised treatment plan that's tailored to your body and your individual goals. The medical practitioner will explain the process and establish if this is a suitable option for you. You and your medical practitioner may also schedule additional treatments or office visits in order to meet your goals.

Key information

Expect cold sensations and suction on application.

Discuss your medical history and suitability with your medical practitioner and CoolSculpting® technician.

A trained CoolSculpting® technician will work with you to create a personalised treatment plan depending on your goals.

After your treatment

Are there any side effects during the procedure?

During the procedure you may experience sensations of pulling, tugging, mild pinching, intense cold, tingling, stinging, aching and cramping at the treatment site. These sensations may subside as the area becomes numb.

As with any medical procedure, ask your medical practitioner if the CoolSculpting® procedure is right for you.

Are there any side effects following the procedure?

Following the procedure, side effects include redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching, skin sensitivity and numbness. Numbness can persist for up to several weeks. A sensation of fullness in the back of the throat may occur after submental treatment. Rare side effects such as paradoxical hyperplasia, late-onset pain, severe pain, freeze burn, vasovagal symptoms, subcutaneous induration, hyperpigmentation and hernia may also occur.

As with any medical procedure, ask your medical practitioner if the CoolSculpting® procedure is right for you.

Can I return to normal activities after my treatment?

The CoolSculpting® procedure is completely non-surgical, so patients can typically return to normal activities almost immediately. Often, patients return to work directly after their CoolSculpting® treatment. This varies between people and may be dependent on your treatment area.

I’ve had my CoolSculpting® procedure, now what?

Always be sure to schedule a follow-up assessment with your CoolSculpting® medical practitioner to review your results.

When will I see results?

Most patients may start to see results at 6 weeks with final results around 12 weeks following treatment. Your body will still continue to remove the destroyed fat cells for up to 3 months after treatment.

See the Before and After gallery to see real CoolSculpting® Results

How much does the CoolSculpting® procedure cost?

The price for CoolSculpting® varies depending on your areas of concern, the number of treatments needed, and your ultimate goals.

Create a customised treatment plan, in person, with your CoolSculpting® medical practitioner that’s tailored to your body, your goals, and your budget.

Find a clinic near you to book a consultation today

Find a clinic

Please enter a valid address. Please enter a location.

°Data obtained from cryolipolysis investigations using a porcine model

A HEALTHY DIET AND EXERCISE ARE IMPORTANT. COOLSCULPTING® IS NOT A WEIGHT LOSS PROCEDURE AND SHOULD NOT REPLACE A HEALTHY DIET AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.

This Medical Device must be applied by a healthcare professional. Always read and follow the instructions. The CoolSculpting® procedure is not for everyone. Patients should not have the CoolSculpting® procedure if they suffer from cryoglobulinaemia, cold agglutinin disease or paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria. Be careful using CoolSculpting® in pregnant or breastfeeding women, in patients who are sensitive to cold or to fructose, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol or propylene glycol; in patients with poor circulation, recent surgery, scar tissue, skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, or rashes in the area to be treated, nerve pain following shingles, nerve damage due to diabetes, poor skin sensation, open or infected wounds, bleeding disorders or use of blood thinners hernia in or near the area to be treated; and in patients with implanted pacemakers and defibrillators. The device is not intended to cause weight loss or to treat obesity.

During the procedure patients may experience sensations of pulling, tugging, mild pinching, intense cold, tingling, stinging, aching and cramping at the treatment site. These sensations subside as the area becomes numb. Following the procedure, typical side effects include redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching, skin sensitivity and numbness. Numbness can persist for up to several weeks. A sensation of fullness in the back of the throat may occur after submental treatment. The following rare and very rare side effects have the following reported rates (approximate occurrences per number of treatments): paradoxical hyperplasia (1/3000 [0.033%]); late-onset pain (1/6000 [0.017%]); severe pain (1/6000 [0.017 %]); hyperpigmentation (1/11000 [0.009%]); freeze burn (1/15000 [0.007%]); treatment area demarcation (1/20000 [0.005%]); vasovagal symptoms (1/30000 [0.003%]); subcutaneous induration (1/30000 [0.003%]); cold panniculitis (1/60000 [0.002%]) and hernia (1/185000 [0.001%]).

COOLSCULPTING® and the Snowflake Design are trademarks of Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc., an AbbVie Company. ©2024 AbbVie. All rights reserved. AbbVie Pty Ltd, ABN 48 156 384 262, having its registered head office at Level 7, 241 O’Riordan Street, Mascot, NSW 2020 and trading as Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company at Level 20, 177 Pacific Hwy, North Sydney, NSW 2060. AbbVie Limited, NZBN 9429030775923, having its registered head office at Level 6, 156-158 Victoria Street, Wellington, 6011 New Zealand and trading as Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company.

CS_SNOWFLAKE_white

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. COOLSCULPTING® IS NOT A WEIGHT LOSS PROCEDURE. IT DOES NOT REPLACE A HEALTHY DIET AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.

AU-CSC-230026 V1, Date of Preparation: September 2024.