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I Had Lipo on my Abdomen, and It is Now Uneven. Will Zeltiq Help Me?
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exisle
in San Francisco, CA
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A little help....
The unevenness following liposuction is for the most part technique dependent. The Zeltiq procedure will shrink the fat cells uniformly in the area, mild improvement may be likely, the more effective treatment for such irregularities is a repeat procedure by an experienced surgeon.
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Zeltiq may or may not help even out skin and fat after liposuction
Depending on the number, size and arrangement of lumps or indentations after liposuction, the CoolSculpting may or may not be efficient to improve the lumps. The applicator would have to fit well that spot and if there are coexistent nearby indentations, then possibly the CoolSculpting could make it worse.
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Zeltiq after Liposuction
Thank you for your question.
Actually, I just treated a patient with CoolSculpting who had liposuction with irregularities. As long as you can "pinch" an area that can be drawn up into the applicator, it can improve things.
Best to be examined to see what your options are.
Best Wishes!
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Options with CoolSculpting by Zeltiq
Zeltiq is not selective in the fat which will be reduced so it is unlikely that it will improve contour deformities. It is more likely that you will achieve improvement through a combination of skin tightening, selective liposuction and fat injection.
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Coolsculpting for asymmetric liposuction results
Coolsculpting may or may not be an alternative for treating asymmetric liposuction results. My first recommendation would be to make sure you wait at least a year after lipo before considering correction with Coolscultping. The other issue is there must be enough fat remaining in the asymmetric area to be effectively reduced by Coolsculpting. You will need to be seen in person for a consultation for this determination.
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Coolsculpting can be used after Liposuction
Coolsculpting can be effective in fixing asymmetry after lipo, but there has to be enough fat left over so that the Zeltiq can pull the fat up into the suction cup of the machine. If the fat cant be brought up into the cup, it will not be cooled enough, and the results will not be as desired. Best, Dr. Groff
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Liposuction issues
Asymmetry is often seen both before and after a procedure, it is just that most patients seem to be more aware of it after surgery. Zeltiq is a non-invasive device to decrease fat in a given area, it may help.
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Coolsculpting Zeltiq works well for Lipo Asymmetry
As long as there is enough fat for the handpiece to grab, you can treat the area. Zeltiq will permanently remove the fat that was treated, therefore is a good liposuction alternative. Several treatments are probably necessary to give you the result that you desire.
Dr. Grant Stevens
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