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==How to perform 'DIY CoolSculpting'==
I iced for 1-3 hours most days, which is far more than CoolSculpting which uses a single 1 hour session. I have no idea if 'more is better' or if a single hour every couple of months is optimal. None of the research I found had any indication of the dose/response relationship. At this point I'm continuing with the 1-3 hours most days, as this is easy for me to do.
==The Duration of DIY CoolSculpting Changes==
I used DIY CoolSculpting in May 2012 for a period of a few weeks. As noted above, I evaluated the effectiveness of DIY CoolSculpting by applying it more to the left side of my abs than the right, which resulting in a difference in fat thickness. In the following year my weight fluctuated by around 10 pounds and my abdominal skinfold measurement varied between 6mm and 10mm. I performed no more DIY CoolSculpting or icing of my abs during that time. Regardless of these fluctuations the slight difference in the two sides remained constant. This difference is slight, amounting to around 1-2mm, but is noticeable on inspection. This suggests that the effects of DIY CoolSculpting last for at least a year and probably much longer. However, DIY CoolSculpting will not prevent weight being regained in the treated areas, but it will limit the relative proportion.
==DIY CoolSculpting Questions and Answers==
Here are some of the questions I've been asked about DIY CoolSculpting along with my answers.
* '''What happens to the fat that is lost?''' The absolute level of fat lost in this technique is not huge, so the calories made available from the fat is probably inconsequential.
** A rough estimate is that each treatment covers around 10cm x 3cm and produces a 4mm fat loss, which is 12,000 mm<sup>3</sup> or 12ml. 12ml is about 11 grams of fat, or about 100 Calories. Over three months that's about one Calorie per day. Treating multiple areas will increase this, but it appears most clinics would only treat 2-3 areas at a time.
* '''How did you see results in two weeks when the studies say it takes several months?''' The animal studies of CoolSculpting showed that the process started after about 3 days, with the removal of the fat apparent between 14 and 30 days and from day 30 to 90 the process declined. Therefore it is not unreasonable to see some results after two weeks. Also, CoolSculpting uses one hour long chilling, whereas I was chilling for 1-3 hours a day for two weeks, which is a lot more treatment.
* '''Is there any corresponding skin tightening?''' In my experiment, there was not enough fat loss to make a difference to skin tension. Overall, CoolSculpting and DIY CoolSculpting are unlikely to produce the dramatic overall fat loss that would lead to sagging skin.
