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CoolSculpting Carried Out by a Nurse Instead of a Doctor - Worried
I am concerned now that a nurse did the procedure, I am over weight, but have lost many lbs, I was hoping this would help me along the way.
I have pain like bee stings, nerves going nuts, and sore to the touch. The swelling is down as it has been a week. My brusing is some interesting colors for sure! When I went for my consult, the nurse who did it stated I was a canidate. Is this procedure only to be done by a doctor? thanks for a reply
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Cece52
in Warrensburg, MO
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CoolSculpting can be effectively provided by physician extenders
Different states may have different regulations as to who can treat patients with lasers, and other non-laser devices such as Zeltiq's CoolSculpting. In my NYC office, we have taken the extra effort to become a certified CoolSculpting practice. I, or another physician, first sees the patient in consultation and then if it is determined that the CoolSculpting is indicated, I will determine which applicator is needed per area of treatment.
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Who can perform CoolSculpting?
Thank you for your question.
The symptoms that you are experiencing is common for some patients who have undergone CoolSculpting treatments. Patients experience these symptoms whether the procedure is performed by the doctor or another staff in the office. The company does come out and train staff members to perform this procedure so it is OK that a nurse performed the procedure on you.... really, the machine does most (if not all) of the work.
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Consultations and treatments
I evaluate all of my coolsculpting patients personally. some are better candidates for liposuction, other better candidates for an excisional surgery ie tummy tuck. as far as performing the procedure, as long as the correct area is properly targeted, i do believe this can be safely performed by a nurse or other medical staff. swelling and bruising are normal as this device truly does target tissue!
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Symptoms after Zeltiq
It is very common to experience numbness, "pins and needles" sensations, cramping, and mild pain following a Zeltiq procedure, regardless of whom applied the device. Over 85% of patients will experience one of the above mentioned symptoms. Usually these symptoms last about 1-2 weeks. Some of my patients have found an over the counter menthol based cream called Sarna lotion to be soothing to the treated area. However, if the pain and symptoms are severe, please contact your provider...
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Zeltiq concerns
Greetings~
Zeltiq Coolsculpting is a great procedure for helping to sculpt and contour the body but there may be some discomfort and bruising after the procedure, regardless of who applied the applicator. Staff members who treat patients (in our office our PAs perform the procedures) are all well trained by the company and as you most likely noticed there isn't much in the way of a procedure to perform...the device itself does the work...the providers are there to make sure the...
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Coolsculpting discomfort
Coolsculpting works great for reducing fat. However, a certain percentage of patients will have discomfort as you describe. It is independent of the person applying the vacuum device. It occurs as a result of the actual procedure, in other words, 60 minutes of vacuum pressure associated with cold temperature. The side effects you are experiencing will resolve but you should alert your physician.
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Who Does Coolsculpting?
Hi,
Zeltiq the manufacturer of Coolsculpting has excellent office trainers. Usually when a machine is purchased, all practitioners are trained on how to do the procedure and certified by the company. However, each patient's comfort level with what provider is obviously different. In our office, our policy is that only the MDs or PAs do the consultation, evaluation, and actual placement of the applicator so that you build a happy relationship with that provider on...
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