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The effects of CoolSculpting should start within a few weeks, but the full effect may take 3-4 months<ref name="CsPig"/>.
=DIY CoolSculpting=
Having reviewed the evidence for the commercial CoolSculpting, I wondered if it would be possible to replicate the effects by simply applying ice to the skin. The levels of fat on my legs are noticeably lower than other parts of my body, which might be the result of regular icing. There is evidence that applying ice to the skin produces an inflammation response in just a few minutes<ref name="CyroMeta"/>, so this approach seems viable. '''Use only ice cubes in a bag. Do not use gel packs as these are cold enough to cause skin damage.''' For more details, see [[Cryotherapy]].
==Testing DIY CoolSculpting==
So I undertook a simple experiment and applied a bag of ice to the right side of my abdomen for 1-3 hours a day for two weeks. I generally did this in the evenings, applying the ice while watching TV or reading. While the ice is initially uncomfortable and cold, this sensation disappears in a couple of minutes. It also seems that after the first few times the ice is applied, the discomfort is far less.
==Results of DIY CoolSculpting==
At the end of the two weeks the fat thickness on the right side was noticeably thinner than the left side. The difference seemed to increase in the week following termination of the icing. At this point I started icing the left side to regain symmetry.
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