Coolsculpting® Elite is a fat-reduction treatment for men and women who want to get rid of stubborn pockets of fat in certain areas of their body (see FDA cleared areas for treatment). Coolsculpting® Elite is NOT a weight loss procedure. Coolsculpting® Elite is a nonsurgical alternative that has little to no downtime.

To see if Coolsculpting® Elite is right for you, take our Am I a Candidate quiz and make an appointment with a provider near you for a one-on-one consultation.

That all depends on what areas you treat and how many treatments you have. Many patients choose to do Coolsculpting® Elite on multiple areas to reach their ideal end result. Typically, Coolsculpting® Elite will cost anywhere between $2000-$4000 for a personalized treatment plan.

When you meet with a Coolsculpting® Elite consultant, they will work with you to find a personalized treatment that fits your body and your budget. In fact, many Coolsculpting® Elite providers offer flexible payment plans to help you get the results you want without having to pay the full cost upfront.

Coolsculpting® Elite is FDA-cleared for the treatment of visible fat bulges in the submental (under the chin) and submandibular (under the jawline) areas, thigh, abdomen, and flank, along with bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks (also known as banana roll) and upper arm. It is also FDA-cleared to affect the appearance of lax tissue with submental area treatments.

The applicator will be placed on the treatment area and there will be a slight sucking sensation as it adheres to your body, followed by that signature cooling effect. 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 subside as the area becomes numb. Following the procedure, typical side effects include temporary redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching, or skin sensitivity, and sensation of fullness in the back of the throat after submental or submandibular area treatment.

After the applicator is detached, your provider will do a brief massage on the area to break up the treated fat cells and enhance the fat reduction. That’s it!

Each Coolsculpting® Elite treatment is different, so it depends on which areas of the body and how many of them you plan on doing. Depending on the area, treatment can be done in as little as 35 minutes. The CoolSmooth applicator is discontinued, however, some practices may still use it. If you opt to do multiple treatments in a session, expect to spend more time. Some providers have multiple Coolsculpting® Elite machines, allowing patients to do multiple treatment areas at once, reducing the amount of time spent in the office.

While you will see up to a 20%-25% fat reduction in the treated area after a single treatment, it depends on the person and the area being treated. Your provider will work with you to determine if additional treatments are necessary to reach your desired goal.