Hello, Two of my friends and I were wondering: post-Coolsculpting procedure, are there any medications that could negatively affect treatment results? Do anti-inflammatories, antidepressants (such as Prozac), or birth control affect our physiology in such a way as to hinder the reduction of fat in the treated area? Thank you!
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Answer: CoolSculpting for fat reduction and concurrent medication
You can “stack” CoolSculpting treatments on the same area on the same day if you wish, but this may increase your risk for side effects such as bruising and swelling. This is actually an off-label use of CoolSculpting, which is designed to have treatments spaced by about two weeks apart. If you...
The localized effect of the corticosteroid injection in the knee probably won't negatively interact in the beneficial effect of CoolSculpting for fat loss done elsewhere on the body.
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Hello, Thank you for your question. At this time some practices are treating this area off label. It would be best to find a provider who has treated there before and consult with them to determine if you are a candidate and discuss proper expectations. Best of luck!