CoolMini approved by the FDA

Many sufferers suffer from this. Until recently, removal of the double chin was only possible with surgical procedures. Some opted to go to a plastic surgeon to have the annoying deposit removed by liposuction. However, the majority have simply had to accept the existence of the double chin, as treatment was not possible either for financial or personal reasons.

It has recently become possible to use CoolSculpting for the double chin area. The FDA (US health authority) has approved the special CoolMini applicator approved by ZELTIQ for the removal of the double chin.
With this special attachment, it is possible to remove even very small fat deposits, such as between the chin and neck, gently and permanently.

CoolSculpting by ZELTIQ, a success story that began in the USA in 2010. With around 4 million treatments worldwide, this gentle and effective treatment method has established itself as a real alternative to liposuction.

Previously, its use was limited to larger areas such as the hips, stomach, thighs or riding breeches.
With the new CoolMini applicator, we are now able to successfully treat smaller areas such as the double chin or armpits.

Freezing away the double chin - how CoolSculpting works

To remove a double chin during CoolSculpting, a vacuum applicator with cooling plates is attached to the fatty tissue between the neck and chin. This sucks in the layer of fat and then cools it to 4 degrees Celsius using the cooling plates.

The fat cells are reduced by the cold treatment without affecting the muscles or skin. The patient may feel a slight pulling sensation caused by the cooling. After a few minutes, the cold sensation subsides. The dead fat cells are now broken down naturally by the body.

After the cold treatment, the applicator is removed and the treatment area is gently massaged for two minutes. You will see the full effect of the treatment after about 2-3 months. The treatment lasts 45 minutes and costs 750.

People who have a double chin are usually very unhappy with it. Why do I get a double chin, is it genetic? Or a mixture of genes and lifestyle?

Familial clusters can be clearly identified, so genetic factors definitely play a role. Of course, an unhealthy lifestyle also contributes to the development of a double chin, as fat deposits are much more pronounced in overweight people.

Can I influence this through diet, exercise, etc.?

The development of a double chin can be positively influenced by weight reduction. A lifestyle that does not exclude sport and a healthy diet definitely contributes to a BMI in the normal range. Women and men are equally affected. In general, people whose skin has already begun to age are more severely affected due to their reduced skin elasticity.

Does losing weight help? Dinnercancelling? No alcohol?

A normal body weight keeps the individual fat cells and thus the fat deposits small, so the size of the double chin or the development of a double chin will also be positively influenced.

If nothing else helps, I decide to have it removed. What methods are there and which are the most efficient?

Methods that record long-term success are always the most efficient. One of these is non-invasive CoolSculpting and the other is surgical liposuction. Plastic surgeons generally prefer invasive surgical procedures. However, a few have already recognized the advantages of a non-invasive procedure and offer both options. CoolSculpting is usually offered by doctors who work in the aesthetic field. These are usually doctors who specialize in beauty medicine.

Advantages and disadvantages of CoolSculpting in the double chin area

CoolSculpting is a method that leads to a permanent reduction of fatty tissue in problem areas. This special cold procedure reduces the number of fat cells without any surgical intervention, thus flattening and slimming the treated body area. The physiology is based on that of cold. A single session is usually sufficient, but an additional session may be necessary if the double chin is very pronounced. After the treatment, the fat cells are broken down by the body's own degradation processes by macrophages and excreted via the lymph (the body's immune system, which breaks down the fat cells).

What is the success rate?

With good patient selection, the success rate is 90-95%.

What complications can occur?

Complications are extremely rare due to the sophisticated technology and high safety standards of the CoolSculpting procedure. This means that the dreaded cold burn, which unfortunately occurs time and again when using replica devices, can be ruled out. CoolSculpting is the original procedure, which has been recognized by safety authorities as a safe and efficient procedure. Fat tissue hyperplasia (proliferation) is an extremely rare complication (1:35,000).

Is this method suitable for everyone? Young? Old?

CoolSculpting can be used from the age of 18 and is suitable for "young" and "old" alike. A prior consultation is important, as not all patients are suitable for the CoolSculpting method. If there is excess skin, a surgical procedure would be preferable in any case. During the consultation, the problem areas are examined in more detail and the patient is advised which procedure is "right" for them.

What does a treatment cost? How long does it take? Is one treatment sufficient?

The cost of the treatment starts at 750. The treatment is completed after 45 minutes.
A single session is usually sufficient, but an additional session may be necessary if the double chin is very pronounced.

Is the double chin coming back?

The fatty tissue is permanently broken down by the body's own processes. New fat cells cannot form again. If the weight is maintained, the remaining fat cells do not become larger and therefore cannot diminish the result.

Does the health insurance company pay anything in addition?

The procedure is an aesthetic treatment and is a private service.

Please use our online appointment bookingto make an appointment for a double chin treatment in Eisenstadt or Klagenfurt. You are also welcome to call the practice directly to make an appointment: +43 676 4777829 (Mon-Fri from 8h-18h)