December 2, 2020 Beauty Editor

Coolsculpting: is it possible to do the front sides of the legs and beside the knees?

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Coolsculpting: is it possible to do the front sides of the legs and beside the knees?

QUESTION

So I was curious I have the basics of where CoolSculpting is done on the lower body. However is it possible to do the front sides of the legs and beside the knees? I wanted to have slimming done on my lower half however I’d prefer not to go invasive if possible.

ANSWER BY DR. GERRISH

Over the last several years CoolSculpting has expanded its FDA clearances to include areas on the legs, specifically the inner thigh, the outer thigh, the ‘banana roll’ – the bulge just below the buttocks, and above the knee. For all of these areas, a careful evaluation must be performed to assure the bulge is amenable to treatment and the applicator geometry. To date, there is not an applicator for treating the front side of the leg other than just above the knee.

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Coolsculpting: is it possible to do the front sides of the legs and beside the knees?

QUESTION

So I was curious I have the basics of where CoolSculpting is done on the lower body. However is it possible to do the front sides of the legs and beside the knees? I wanted to have slimming done on my lower half however I’d prefer not to go invasive if possible.

ANSWER BY DR. GERRISH

Over the last several years CoolSculpting has expanded its FDA clearances to include areas on the legs, specifically the inner thigh, the outer thigh, the ‘banana roll’ – the bulge just below the buttocks, and above the knee. For all of these areas, a careful evaluation must be performed to assure the bulge is amenable to treatment and the applicator geometry. To date, there is not an applicator for treating the front side of the leg other than just above the knee.