Love handles · Arlington, VA
CoolSculpting® for love handles in Arlington, VA
You eat well and you work out, but your sides still spill over your waistband. CoolSculpting® Elite freezes and eliminates love handle fat with no surgery and no downtime, planned by the specialist other providers learn from.
Free consultation, in person or virtual · One all-inclusive price per area
The short answer
Can CoolSculpting get rid of love handles?
Yes. CoolSculpting® Elite is FDA-cleared to treat visible fat bulges on the flanks, the area most people call love handles. Controlled cooling targets fat cells, and your body clears them naturally over the next few weeks, with results developing over 1 to 3 months. At Cool Contours in Arlington, VA, love handles are one of the most common areas we treat for both women and men, often together with the stomach for a smoother waistline.
- TreatsFat on the flanks (love handles)
- WhoWomen and men
- Treatment35 to 60 minutes per applicator cycle
- DowntimeNone for most people
Sound familiar?
You've done everything right. Your love handles didn't get the memo.
The fat won't move
Side planks and cardio build muscle underneath, but the fat sitting on top of your obliques stays put.
Your clothes tell on you
Jeans pinch at the sides, fitted shirts cling in the wrong places, and you keep reaching for the looser option.
It feels unfair
You're at or near the weight you want. One stubborn area shouldn't decide how you feel in your clothes.
Real Cool Contours patients
CoolSculpting love handles before and after
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Cool Contours patients. Individual results vary.
“I was becoming increasingly frustrated with pockets of stubborn fat in multiple areas despite diet and exercise.”
Leslie S., Google review★★★★★
Why Cool Contours
Led by the trainer other providers learn from
Results from CoolSculpting® depend on the person planning your treatment: which applicator, exactly where it goes, and how the areas around it are blended in. That is what we do all day.
Cool Contours is owned and led by founder Jennifer Kim, Allergan Medical Institute faculty, who trains other providers in CoolSculpting®. Your treatment is performed by Jennifer or Paige, a CoolSculpting University Master on Jennifer's team.
- Ranked #1 CoolSculpting® provider in Virginia
- DC Magazine Best of the City for CoolSculpting®, every year since 2021
- Jennifer trains other providers through the Allergan Medical Institute
- 5.0 stars on Google
Your plan
The Cool Contours Technique for love handles
Every plan follows the same four steps, customized to your body and your goals.
- Map your waistlineWe look at your flanks from the front, side and back, and pinch-test the fat so we know exactly what we're working with.
- Choose the right fitWe pick applicators that match the shape of your sides, so both sides look even and the edges blend in.
- Treat in the right orderFlanks are often planned together with the stomach so your whole midsection comes in evenly, not one spot at a time.
- Check in and refineWe see you again as results develop and only recommend another session if it would make a real difference.
Watch it happen
See the Cool Contours Technique in action
Every treatment starts with careful assessment and mapping. Here’s what that looks like in our Arlington studio.
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Cost and peace of mind
How much does CoolSculpting for love handles cost?
CoolSculpting® starts at $2,999 per area, all-inclusive. Your final price depends on how many areas you treat and how dramatic a change you're looking for. You'll know your exact price at your free consultation. See how pricing works →
Clear, upfront pricing
CoolSculpting® starts at $2,999 per area, all-inclusive, and you'll know your full plan price before you start.
Results guarantee
We stand behind our results. Ask about our results guarantee at your free consultation.
Flexible monthly payments
Spread the cost over time with flexible monthly payment plans.
Your options
CoolSculpting vs. liposuction for love handles
| CoolSculpting® Elite | Liposuction | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Controlled cooling, from outside the skin | Surgery to suction fat out |
| Anesthesia | None | Local or general |
| Downtime | None for most people | Days to weeks, plus compression garments |
| Results | Develop over 1 to 3 months | Seen after swelling goes down |
| Best for | Pinchable love handles near your goal weight | Larger amounts of fat |
Liposuction is a surgical procedure done by a plastic surgeon. If your goals are a better fit for surgery, we'll tell you at your consultation.
Is it right for you?
Who this treatment is for
Great fit
Pinchable love handles
You can pinch the fat along your sides and you're at or near a weight you're happy with.
Pair it
A smoother waistline
Treat the flanks with the stomach so your midsection looks balanced from every angle.
Different tool
Weight loss or loose skin
CoolSculpting® isn't weight loss and doesn't tighten loose skin. We'll be honest with you at your consultation.
Picture getting dressed without thinking about your sides: jeans that button without a muffin top, and shirts that hang the way they're supposed to.
Other areas we treat
Pair it with another area
Stomach
Belly pooch and lower abs
Explore →Upper arms
Arms, bra and back fat
Explore →Double chin
Under the chin and jawline
Explore →Thighs
Inner thighs, outer thighs and banana roll
Explore →CoolSculpting for men
Belly, love handles, chest and more
Explore →All treatment areas
See every area we treat
Explore →The questions everyone asks
Love Handles, answered
How much does CoolSculpting for love handles cost?
CoolSculpting® starts at $2,999 per area, all-inclusive. Your final price depends on how many areas you treat and how dramatic a change you’re looking for, and you’ll know it at your free consultation. If you truly only need one session, you can purchase one session at a time, though that’s rare. Flexible monthly payment plans are available. See full pricing details.
How many CoolSculpting sessions do love handles need?
Most patients see subtle changes after one session, but most do a series of 2 to 4 sessions to reach their ideal results. We’ll recommend a plan based on how much fat you can pinch.
Does CoolSculpting work on men's love handles?
Yes. Love handles are one of the most popular areas we treat for men. Men often carry firmer flank fat, so applicator choice and placement matter even more.
When will I see results on my love handles?
Most people start to notice changes within a few weeks, and results keep developing over 1 to 3 months. Individual results vary.
Can I treat love handles and my stomach at the same time?
Yes, and many people do. Planning the flanks and stomach together helps your whole waistline look even.
Is CoolSculpting for love handles permanent?
Treated fat cells are eliminated by your body. Keeping a stable weight helps you keep your results.
Does CoolSculpting for love handles hurt?
You’ll feel pulling and intense cold for the first few minutes, then the area goes numb. Most people read, work or relax during treatment and go right back to their day.
CoolSculpting® and CoolSculpting® Elite Uses and Important Safety Information
CoolSculpting® and CoolSculpting® Elite Uses
CoolSculpting® and CoolSculpting® Elite are FDA-cleared for the treatment of visible fat bulges in the submental (under the chin) and submandibular (under the jawline) areas, thigh, abdomen, and flank, along with bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks (also known as banana roll), and upper arm. It is also FDA-cleared to affect the appearance of lax tissue with submental area treatments. CoolSculpting® and CoolSculpting® Elite are not treatments for weight loss.
CoolSculpting® and CoolSculpting® Elite Important Safety Information
This procedure is not for everyone. You should not be treated with CoolSculpting® or CoolSculpting® Elite if you suffer from cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions including recent surgery, pre-existing hernia, and any known sensitivities or allergies.
During the procedure you may experience sensations of pulling, tugging, mild pinching, intense cold, tingling, stinging, aching, cramping and discomfort at the treatment site. These sensations lessen as the area becomes numb. Following the procedure, typical side effects include temporary redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, stinging, tenderness, cramping, skin inflammation and aching. Sensory alteration (itching, skin sensitivity, tingling, and numbness) can persist up to several weeks after treatment. You may also experience throat discomfort/soreness and sensation of fullness in the back of the throat after submental or submandibular area treatment.
Rare side effects may happen in 1 to 10 out of 10,000 CoolSculpting® and CoolSculpting® Elite treatments (between 0.01% to 0.1%). One such rare side effect is a visible enlargement in the treated area, which may develop 2 to 5 months after treatment, will not resolve on its own, and may require surgical intervention for correction.
Please see full Important Safety Information for CoolSculpting® and CoolSculpting® Elite on CoolSculpting.com.
CoolTone® Uses and Important Safety Information
Uses
The CoolTone® device is FDA-cleared in adults aged 22 years or older for:
- Strengthening, toning, and firming of the abdomen, buttocks, and thigh muscles
- Stimulating of healthy muscles to improve or help muscle performance; CoolTone® induces muscle contractions to enhance muscle function and may, therefore, be considered a method of muscle training
- Relaxation of muscle spasms, preventing or slowing muscle weakness due to lack of use, increasing blood flow to a specific area, retraining muscles, and maintaining or increasing the range of motion
- Use under medical supervision with other therapies for treating certain medical diseases and conditions
- Stimulating leg muscles for rehabilitation therapy
Important Safety Information
The CoolTone® procedure is not suitable for everyone. Do not use CoolTone® treatment in areas with metal, active, electrical, or electronic implants or devices such as cardiac pacemakers, implanted hearing aids, defibrillators, neurostimulators, or drug pumps.
Tell your doctor about any medical conditions, as CoolTone® should not be used over the uterus during menstruation, over areas of the skin that lack normal sensation, or in patients with fever, cancer, bleeding disorders, active infections, epilepsy, recent surgery, lung problems, or pregnancy.
CoolTone® should be used with caution in patients with Graves disease (an overactive thyroid condition); in women with an intrauterine device (IUD); and in patients with a hernia in or near the treatment site, active bleeding problems, or a seizure disorder. If you have an IUD and experience symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, cramping, spotting, or heavy bleeding develop during or after treatment, seek medical care right away.
Women who are close to their period may find that their period starts earlier or cramping becomes stronger with CoolTone® treatments. For this reason, it is best to avoid treatment during this time of the month.
CoolTone® is not recommended on certain parts of your body: the heart, head, neck, mouth, areas of new bone growth, or places with poor blood flow or reduced feeling. Do not use CoolTone® on skin that is swollen, infected, irritated, or has rashes. Applying it over scarred skin may raise your risk of burns. If you have or think you may have heart problems, tell your healthcare provider before using CoolTone®. Talk to them about any questions or concerns you may have before treatment.
Common side effects may include, but may not be limited to, muscular pain, temporary muscle spasm, temporary joint or tendon pain, and redness at or near the treatment area.
Ask your Healthcare Provider if CoolTone® is right for you.
Please see the full Important Safety Information for additional information at cooltone.com.
Start with a free consultation
Book a complimentary, no-pressure in-person consultation, or call or text (571) 513-7335. Cool Contours, 3600 S. Glebe Road, Suite 140, Arlington, VA 22202.
Worth the drive
The provider other providers learn from, right in Arlington
If you care about how your results turn out, it’s worth a short drive to the practice that teaches the technique. Patients come to us from all over the DMV.
Northern Virginia
Crystal City, Alexandria, Falls Church, McLean, Tysons, Springfield, Fairfax and Reston
Washington, DC
Downtown DC, Georgetown and Capitol Hill
Maryland
National Harbor, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Potomac and Rockville
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