Fat Cells After A CoolSculpting Procedure

Fat cells after a CoolSculpting procedure decrease in number by 20 to 25 percent in treated areas.

The body processes the treated fat cells as follows:

  • Fat cells freeze and start to die off
  • Fat cells collapse during cell death
  • Other cells consume the dead fat cells
  • Dead fat cells are naturally processed and eliminated
  • The treated fat cells do not migrate to another area of the body.

Difference Between Losing Weight and Losing Fat

The difference between losing weight and losing fat is about what happens to fat cells. While losing weight makes fat cells smaller, it does not make them go away.
Typically, by your teenage years, your body has a fixed number of fat cells. When you lose or gain weight, you do not necessarily decrease or increase that number of fat cells, but rather your fat cells change in size. See the diagrams below.

Fat Cells After Typical Weight Loss

Fat cells get smaller when you lose weight, and get bigger when you gain weight. The number of fat cells, however, stays the same

CoolSculpting for a Thinner, Slimmer You

After a CoolSculpting treatment, you may actually look thinner without seeing a change in your weight. CoolSculpting is not a weight-loss treatment; it is about body shaping, helping you lose unwanted fat, and looking slimmer in your clothes.

Treated Fat Cells are Gone for Good

The best part about CoolSculpting is that treated fat cells are gone for good. The end result is a more sculpted you! You will love how much your clothes fit, feel and look better.

CoolSculpting at Schweiger Dermatology Group

The Schweiger Dermatology Group offers CoolSculpting at various office locations in NY, NJ, PA, CT, FL, IL, MN, MO and CA. Don’t delay another day. Call us at (844) DERM-DOC to check availability at a location near you.

To find a location near you, check out our location pages. We look forward to working together to find the best treatment for your skin.

About Schweiger Dermatology Group

At Schweiger Dermatology Group, we believe no one should wait to feel confident in their own skin. That's why we're committed to delivering The Ultimate Patient Experience—expert care that's fast, compassionate, and seamless. Founded by Dr. Eric Schweiger in 2010 to eliminate long wait times for high quality dermatologists, we've grown into the nation's leading dermatology practice, with hundreds of locations across the country and millions of satisfied patients. We offer medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, as well as allergy services—in modern, state-of-the-art offices. Most new patients are seen within days, and we accept most insurances and handle billing for you. Whether it's a skin concern or a cosmetic goal, we make it easy to get the care you need—without the wait.