I had liposuction of flanks, upper & lower abdomen, and hips five months ago. The left flank is slightly larger than the right. I do not think there is enough difference to warrant lipo revision and thought coolsculpting was a good alternative. I would appreciate feedback of time limits following lipo and if it would be effective in my situation.
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Hi,The manufacturer does not recommend performing coolsculpting over an umbilical hernia because the vacuum can cause further rupture of the hernia. Even if the hernia was repaired, I would not do it unless the surgeon who performed the repair medically cleared it. Warmly,Dr. Liu
Coolsculpting is a safer and more effective treatment than mesotherapy. There is no known studies to suggest that mesotherapy will improve the results of coolsculpting.
Coolsculpting is a great cosmetic procedure. It only takes an hour to effectively reduce the fat in a given area. After the applicator is removed, the skin will look "frozen" like a stick of butter and we then massage the treated area for several minutes. If you did not have the skin "f...