Although CoolSculpting can be offered to patients with a BMI in the overweight category (25 to 30), in my office I tend to discourage patients with a BMI of approximately 27 or more or less. Many people are attracted to CoolSculpting because it provides them with a simple and painless way to lose weight without surgery. Of course, CoolSculpting won't harm an overweight patient in any way, but it doesn't usually produce dramatic results when applied to overweight people. With any smartphone, you can access a BMI table and you'll instantly know what your index is based on your weight and height.
However, while it's true that CoolSculpting can help patients lose a small amount of weight, it's actually not designed to be used in patients with a BMI greater than 30. However, what CoolSculpting can do is to sculpt the bodies of normal-weight or slightly overweight patients. In this regard, it is almost recommended that you consult with an experienced plastic surgeon who is well versed in liposuction surgery and CoolSculpting, since he fully understands all the virtues and limitations of both techniques and can guide you on the treatment method that will benefit you the most. Most likely, this type of weight gain occurs evenly throughout the body, not just in treatment areas.
