I am a board certified dermatologist specializing in general dermatology, laser and cosmetic procedures. My practice serves the Northern Virginia and Washington DC areas. I received my Bachelor of Science degree, with honors, from Grinnell College in Iowa. I went on to receive my medical degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri, and then completed internships at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Michigan, and Saint Mary’s Community Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I completed my residency in dermatology at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. where I was chief resident. I then completed a fellowship at Dermatology Associates of San Diego County in Mohs, laser treatments, liposculpture and other minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.
A: Coolsculpting has very successfully treated this area! It is important to consult with an experienced Coolsculpting provider to ensure that you are an appropriate candidate for Coolsculpting. Most people need at least 2 treatments in their problem area to see amazing results. An experienced provider will be able to give you an accurate estimate of the number treatments needed to achieve your goals. Good luck with your treatments!
A: Most definitely yes! I have some of my best results treating the upper arms with CoolSculpting! It is very important to see an experienced CoolSculpting provider to get the best treatment and results. Every arm is different and you must be seen in person to determine if you are a good candidate and if so, which applicator would be most appropriate for your arms, how many cycles you may need, and how many treatments you may need. Best of luck to you!
A: Thank you for that great question! From your photos it appears that Coolsculpting with the CoolMini would be a great option for you! It is impossible to give you an exact plan or estimate of cost from photos alone, so it is important to see an experienced CoolSculpting provider to get the best answers and treatment plan. CoolSculpting is a very, very effective in treating subdermal fat under the chin. Most people need a minimum of 2 treatments to get the results they are looking for. Consult with an experience provider in person because I believe you would extremely happy with your results!
A: Swelling after Coolsculpting is perfectly normal! The two areas I see that swell the most often are the belly and the chin, so I always recommend planning your treatments around your social schedule! Not everyone swells after CoolSculpting, but if you do, compression garments can disguise the swelling. And don't worry, this is temporary and will go away!
A: It sounds you are experiencing what we call late-onset pain. It usually shows up 3-5 days after the procedure, and it is pretty rare. We have seen an incredible reduction in this side effect since the updated applicators were introduced. This is nerve pain and there are several ways to ease this pain. Compression garments may help, as well as over-the-counter pain medication. There are two over-the-counter topical treatments that treat nerve pain as well, NueroCream and Dermoplast. If none of these improve your pain, your Doctor can prescribe pain medication and/or nerve pain medication. Don't worry, this is temporary and will go away eventually!