What is coolsculpting?

Non-invasive fat reduction using controlled cooling.

What is coolsculpting?

Non-invasive fat reduction using controlled cooling.

Also known as

Quick facts

20–25%
fat reduction per cycle in the treated layer
1 in 138
PAH rate (2023 update)
2–4 months
to see final result

Common reasons people choose this procedure

Approaches and motivations vary by surgeon and patient anatomy. Compare techniques and real outcomes on the main CoolSculpting page.

Alternatives

Liposuction

Surgical alternative with substantially more reduction in one session. Higher cost, downtime, and risk; better for larger volume.

Emsculpt / Emsculpt Neo

Builds muscle and reduces fat via electromagnetic stimulation. Different mechanism — abdominal definition rather than fat reduction alone.

Kybella (submental only)

Injectable fat dissolution, FDA-approved for under-chin fat. Permanent results; significant swelling for 1–2 weeks per session.

SculpSure / TruSculpt

Heat-based fat reduction (vs. CoolSculpting's cooling). Comparable results; different sensation.

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