have fat cells increase in size). Other areas in the body that naturally don’t have many fat cells, such as around the knees, are also areas that will “fill in” last.
Although CoolSculpting isn’t technically a fat reduction technique, especially since it’s designed for those at or near goal weight, it does target stubborn pockets of fat that won’t budge even when you’re at a healthy weight.
Even though the fat cells that received CoolSculpting won’t grow back, they can look like they did if a person regains weight. The fat cells in the surrounding area can increase in size and edge into the space where CoolSculpting was performed. Still, a person usually has to gain a considerable amount of weight for this to happen.
CoolSculpting and Breaking Down Fat Cells. Everyone is born with a certain amount of fat cells and fat distribution. These fat cells shrink and grow when we lose or gain weight. We always have the exact same amount of fat cells regardless of our weight-unless they’re permanently removed with a procedure such as CoolSculpting or liposuction.
Still, a person usually has to gain a considerable amount of weight for this to happen. It’s important to remember that CoolSculpting isn’t a fat loss procedure, but rather a way to target stubborn areas and sculpt the body to a more streamlined, aesthetic ideal.