CoolSculpting: Q&A
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and adhered to the underlying tissue or should the scar be revised first? Or CoolSculpting not done at all over the scar?
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NHaven
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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CoolSculpting with an Adherent Scar
Thank you for your question.
From your description (your scar being adhered to the underlying tissue), it doesn't sound like CoolSculpting of that area would be a good idea but a physical examination would be the best way to know for sure if you are a good candidate and if the tissue is pliable enough to go into the applicator.
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Coolscculpting over scars
Coolsculpting may be used over very small scars that have no herniation nor adhesions of tissue associated with it. In our practice we generally avoid placing the vacuum applicator over larger scars.
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Zeltiq's CoolSculpting can be done over scars if the doctor agrees
Treating skin and fat with scars with CoolSculpting is done but the doctor who performs the consultation should ensure there is not obvious hernia. Furthermore, the patient should realize there is a greater chance of bruising in this area and sorenes of the scar tissue. There might be a greater chance of blistering (not reported yet) if the scar is not mature. It might take up to 18 months or more for some body scars to mature.
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Can CoolSculpting be performed over scar tissue?
CoolSculpting can usually performed over scar tissue as long as it is a mature scar (six months or longer). I have treated a number of patients with surgical scars. The only other issue that might arise is the extent of scar and adhesions. The CoolSculpting device works by pulling up the skin and bulge up into the applicator. If there are extensive adhesions not enough tissue may be able to be pulled up inside the device to be effective. This can usually be easily...
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