It may be surprising to learn that losing weight and reducing fat is not necessarily the same thing. Once our bodies have created a fat cell, it is there for our entire life. As we gain or lose weight throughout our lives, our fat cells are simply enlarging or shrinking in size. The total number of fat cells never decreases, and only increases as we gain weight. CoolSculpting on the other hand actually destroys fat cells, preventing them from filling up with fat in the future. Studies have shown that CoolSculpting can reduce fat by up to 25% following treatment. As with all treatments, results vary, and risks are possible.