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CoolSculpting
Can CoolSculpting be used to remove cheek fat?
The hand pieces used with CoolSculpting are generally too large for treating the cheeks, and applicator options vary but are chosen by the provider based on the area being treated. CoolSculpting is indicated for larger areas with a thicker, pinchable layer of fat, such as the abdomen, flanks, back, thighs, and sometimes the arms, not for the face.
Clinical Context
CoolSculpting freezes targeted fat cells until they break down, and the body clears the damaged cells naturally over the following weeks to months, so results build gradually rather than appearing right away. The treatment applicators are designed and studied for areas with a thicker, pinchable layer of fat, like the abdomen or flanks. The face has thinner tissue and sits close to nerves and muscles that control expression, which is part of why cosmetic surgeons don't consider it a good candidate for this device.
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