PLEASANTON, CA--(Marketwired - Jan 27, 2015) - The CoolSculpting® procedure, a non-invasive procedure that uses cooling technology to noticeably eliminate fat without surgery was awarded "Best Fat-Reducing Treatment" by NewBeauty® magazine, the definitive authority on all things beauty. Voted as the "hottest choice" by a panel of experts, editors and readers, the CoolSculpting procedure was a recipient of the magazine's fifth annual Beauty Choice Awards highlighted in its Winter 2015 issue.

"We are honored that NewBeauty magazine and its panel of judges has recognized the CoolSculpting procedure for a second year in a row, this time as the 'Best Fat-Reducing Treatment,'" said Mark Foley, President and Chief Executive Officer of ZELTIQ (NASDAQ: ZLTQ), the manufacturer of the CoolSculpting system. "It is easy to...

We're excited to share that the FDA has just announced its clearance of an even cooler way to reduce stubborn, unwanted fat: the CoolSculpting® procedure can now be performed at lower temperatures, enabling shorter treatment times. Patients will get the same safe, effective results faster — boosting your efficiency, profitability, and patient satisfaction.

In the second quarter of 2015, ZELTIQ® Aesthetics will introduce CoolSmooth PRO™, the first applicator to take advantage of these new treatment parameters. CoolSmooth PRO™ will be a second-generation surface applicator designed to treat areas of "non-pinchable" fat, such as on the outer thighs. The new treatment parameters will also enable operators to perform the CoolSmooth procedure in nearly half the time. The CoolSmooth PRO™...

Unlike a lot of other procedures, CoolSculpting takes very little time and is pretty simple to fit into your daily life. After your CoolSculpting treatment you can typically get right back to your busy day. Each treatment lasts one hour – the same time you might spend at the gym. So you can easily fit your appointment into a lunch break. After one treatment, you’ll typically see a noticeable reduction of fat.

It takes a few months to fully realize the effects, mainly because it takes that long for your body to naturally dispose of the fat cells. On average, each CoolSculpting™ procedure results in a 20% reduction of fat in the treated area. And yes, you can lose even more with additional appointments if you and your doctor deem it necessary.So after a few months, your clothes will fit better and you will look better. What’s...

It’s called stubborn fat for a reason: no matter how much you eat healthy and exercise, it’s virtually impossible to lose those annoying muffin tops, love handles, and belly pooch. You’re left with two options: live with them or think surgery. Neither is cool by us.

CoolSculpting is the coolest, most innovative, non-surgical way to lose those annoying bumps and bulges of stubborn fat. This revolutionary technology targets and cools unwanted fat cells in the selected area to induce a noticeable, natural looking reduction in fat bulges.

Unlike most other methods of fat reduction, CoolSculpting involves no needles, surgery, or downtime. Patients often spend procedure time reading, working on their laptops, or...