As one of the most popular non-invasive fat reduction treatments on the market, CoolSculpting® can deliver amazing results with no downtime. But do you know how many sessions are needed? Many people don’t, and multiple factors affect the answer to this question.
The results from CoolSculpting® vary based on the treatment area, your body type, and aesthetic goals. If you’re treating a small area, one session may be all that’s needed. Larger or multiple treatment areas will likely need multiple treatments to achieve your desired contouring.
As an expert on non-invasive body sculpting, SKINNEY Medspa is proud to be a CoolSculpting®-certified practice. We have performed over 1 million treatments and have been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Allure among other magazines.
Our highly trained team knows how to deliver incredible results with this fat-freezing technology. Many people want to know how many sessions it takes. So, let’s explore the number of treatments that you may need to sculpt a slimmer body.
What Is CoolSculpting®, And How Does It Work?
CoolSculpting® is an FDA-cleared treatment that contours the body with fat-freezing technology. Using controlled cooling, it targets and freezes unwanted fat, which becomes crystallized. After this treatment, these cells die, and the body naturally eliminates them through the lymphatic system. While it’s normal to feel some mild pulling and cooling sensations, many of our clients remain comfortable during treatment. Many of our clients love how highly customizable it is to achieve their desired results.
With CoolSculpting® Elite treatments, dual applicators can provide better coverage, addressing more than one area at once. As a result, this upgraded device offers a shorter treatment time.Known as lunchtime lipo, CoolSculpting® NYC treatments can take from 35 minutes to an hour. Since CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical treatment, you can return to your daily activities immediately without any downtime.
How Many CoolSculpting® Sessions Does The Average Person Need?
While you might think that the answer to this question is simple, there is a lot to take into consideration. Your treatment area, goals, and desired results impact how many CoolSculpting® treatments you will need. Whether you want CoolSculpting® for arms or CoolSculpting® for flanks will make a difference.
Here are some of the factors your provider will consider while creating your ideal CoolSculpting® treatment plan:
Most Common Areas And Session Ranges
The number of sessions you need depends on your aesthetic goals and treatment areas. While everyone’s Coolsculpting® treatment plan is different, here’s an overview of the average number of sessions for each of the most commonly treated areas.
- CoolSculpting® For Abdomen: 2-4 sessions
- CoolSculpting® For Flanks (Love Handles): 1-3 sessions
- CoolSculpting® For Thighs: 2-4 sessions
- CoolSculpting® For Arms: 1-3 sessions
- CoolSculpting® For Chin: 1-2 sessions
Visible results may appear after just one session, but usually, a series of treatments produce optimal results. Many of our clients are thrilled with results they’ve seen after 2-4 sessions.
Factors That Influence Your Session Count
The following factors will affect the number of Coolsculpting® sessions you’ll need to achieve your desired body contouring results:
- Treatment Area Size: Usually, larger areas require more sessions for body sculpting. Smaller areas like the chin may only need one or two sessions.
- Amount Of Pinchable Fat: The fat that you can easily grab is called pinchable fat. The more you have, the more treatments you may need.
- Desired Level Of Contouring: Generally, fewer sessions are needed for subtle enhancements, and more sessions are needed for dramatic results.
- Your Body’s Lymphatic Response: The faster your lymphatic system is, the sooner you’ll see your results from CoolSculpting®.
- Time Between Sessions: CoolSculpting® treatments are typically scheduled 30-60 days apart, which gives you a chance to see how your body responds to each session. This waiting period may also prevent you from scheduling more treatments than you need.
The SKINNEY Medspa Approach to CoolSculpting®
When you schedule a complimentary body consultation at SKINNEY Medspa, you’ll meet one of our highly trained CoolSculpting® providers. During this appointment, an expert will customize a plan based on your aesthetic goals to help achieve your desired results safely and effectively.
With our CoolSculpting® Elite device, you’ll receive the efficiency of dual-sculpting, which can help deliver the results you want even faster. Plus, you can save a lot of time and get back to your day more quickly after your session. During your treatments series, we’ll use pre and post photos to track your results so you can see how your physique is becoming slimmer after each session.
Choosing SKINNEY Medspa Coolsculpting® treatments also means you’ll get honest feedback from a team you can trust. We won’t oversell or suggest anything you don’t need.
Realistic Expectations: What Results Can You Expect?
Though individual results may vary, our clients have seen some incredible results with CoolSculpting®. On average, our clients have seen a 20-25% fat reduction per session in the treated area. Progressive results usually unfold over 6-12 weeks as the body permanently eliminates unwanted fat cells. While this treatment isn’t a weight loss solution, these body sculpting sessions may be a great fit for you. If you’re close to your ideal weight and want to target fat pockets for a slimmer contour, you can schedule a consultation with our team to see if it’s a good option to achieve your desired results.
Curious to see what this treatment can do? Feel free to explore our gallery of before and after CoolSculpting® photos to see how this procedure has enhanced our clients’ bodies with amazing results.
When Should You Schedule Follow-Up Treatments?
As you begin your CoolSculpting® treatments, you’ll see how exciting it is when your results develop and you look slimmer over time. It may be tempting to schedule your sessions close together, but it’s best to space them out 4-6 weeks. During this time, your body will continue to naturally eliminate the dead fat cells that were frozen in treatment, and your results will appear gradually.
Usually, six weeks after your session is a great time for your provider to assess your progress. You may decide one session is enough, or you may choose to continue with more treatments. Though six weeks seems like a long time to wait for this follow-up, it can help prevent you from scheduling sessions you don’t need.
This waiting period will give you and your provider a feel for how quickly your body eliminates fat cells and the results that could unfold with another session. It will also give your body a chance to finish its process of elimination before the next treatment. This way, the second session won’t target new cells only rather than fat cells that are about to become eliminated.
Moving forward with a series of 2-3 additional treatments generally leads to the best possible results. Many of our clients see their results build over time. On average each session reduces fat by 20-25% for each treated area. That’s why multiple contouring treatments can produce more dramatic, long-lasting results.
Can You Combine CoolSculpting® With Other Treatments?
Yes. As you consider your options for non-surgical fat reduction in NYC, you can ask a specialist about safely combining treatments for greater body sculpting. Here are some options you can explore or ask our team about at SKINNEY Medspa:
- Emsculpt NEO: With Emsculpt NEO, you can tighten and tone your abs in just 30 minutes. This non-invasive procedure uses high-intensity electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to induce intense muscle contractions while radiofrequency energy heats and damages unwanted fat cells. By pairing this treatment with CoolSculpting®, you can gain muscle as you lose fat.
- Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Tightening: Thermage and Morpheus8 are skin tightening treatments that can refine your skin after your CoolSculpting® treatments. The radiofrequency energy used in these non-surgical procedures increases collagen production. As this protein builds up in your skin, it smooths fine lines and wrinkles, helping your skin look rejuvenated.
- Lymphatic Massage: During a lymphatic massage, gentle strokes help stimulate the lymphatic system in your body. This system eliminates waste from the body, including the fat cells that CoolSculpting® destroys. Having a lymphatic massage after CoolSculpting® helps eliminate more unwanted fat quickly, helping you achieve the best possible results.
- Wellness Plans: Whether you’re wanting CoolSculpting® for belly fat or CoolSculpting® for thighs, a healthy lifestyle can help you achieve the best results. While this procedure permanently destroys and eliminates fat cells from the body, it’s still possible to gain weight after treatment. A wellness plan can help instill healthy habits that can help you enjoy your CoolSculpting® for the long run.
FAQs About CoolSculpting® Sessions
At SKINNEY Medspa, we’ve performed thousands of CoolSculpting® treatments. We’ve heard many questions about this incredible treatment and have the answers you need. Here are some of the answers to the most common questions we get:
Can One CoolSculpting® Session Be Enough?
Yes, it is possible for one CoolSculpting® session to deliver the results you want. However, most of our clients achieve optimal body sculpting over a series of several treatments. Your aesthetic goals and treatment areas will factor into the number of sessions you will need.
For example, if you want CoolSculpting® for chin fat reduction, one treatment may get the job done. However, if you want a dramatic change or are thinking of addressing multiple areas, more than one treatment may be needed. When you schedule a consultation, your provider will customize a CoolSculpting® treatment plan that’s right for you.
How Long Between CoolSculpting® Treatments Should I Wait?
Generally, it’s best to wait 4-6 weeks between CoolSculpting® sessions. This gives your lymphatic system time to eliminate the fat cells that were destroyed during treatment. Making sure your body has completed this process helps ensure that new cells are targeted in the next session rather than cells that are on their way out of your body.
Waiting this length of time between appointments also prevents the risk of overscheduling your sessions. Many people find that one treatment works well for their goals while others want to move forward with additional sessions.
Is There A Limit To How Many Sessions I Can Have?
There isn’t a strict limit to the number of CoolSculpting® sessions you can have. However, most people can achieve their desired results with 1-4 treatments. Since each CoolSculpting® session may lead to a 20-25% fat reduction, your body will keep getting slimmer. Over time, it’ll get to the point where you’ve reached your cosmetic goals and don’t need additional sessions, especially if you maintain a healthy weight.
Do Results Last Forever?
CoolSculpting® results may be long-lasting or even permanent, depending on your lifestyle after treatment. Since CoolSculpting® freezes and eliminates fat cells from the body, they cannot grow back. However, gaining weight after your treatment may impact your results. With a healthy diet and regular exercise, you can maintain your CoolSculpting® results for many years to come.
Is CoolSculpting® Safe To Repeat?
Yes, it is safe to repeat CoolSculpting® sessions. In fact, it is FDA-cleared to treat up to nine areas of the body for multiple sessions. Having a series of treatments is also generally the best way to achieve optimal results. If you would like to target larger areas or more than one body part, it’s likely that you’ll need multiple treatments. At SKINNEY Medspa, our clients have contoured their bodies safely with more than one CoolSculpting® session.
Why Choose SKINNEY MedSpa For CoolSculpting® In NYC Or Miami?
As a CoolSculpting®-certified practice and an Allergan Top 1% provider, SKINNEY Medspa is one of the top locations to get this body sculpting treatment. Over the years, we’ve received thousands of 5-star reviews from clients who have loved their natural-looking and confidence-boosting results. With our elite-trained staff and state-of-the-art equipment, we can sculpt your body to the silhouette you’ve been dreaming of safely and effectively.
SKINNEY Medspa is proud to be the leading provider of CoolSculpting® in Manhattan and Miami. If you’re ready to take the first step toward enhancing your physique, book your complementary CoolSculpting® consultation today. Call (212) 754-6639 for our NYC location or (305) 717-7576 to visit us in Miami.
Let SKINNEY Medspa create your customized CoolSculpting® treatment plan—designed around your body and goals.
