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Zeltiq CoolSculpting - Are There Any Side Effects?

asked 1 year ago by Sas12 in Orange County, CA
Latest answer by Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
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6 answers to Zeltiq CoolSculpting - Are There Any Side Effects?

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Zeltiq Coolsculpting- what to expect

During the CoolSculpting procedure there is very little discomfort, generally in the one hour treatment the discomfort is only in the first few minutes of the initial phase when the area is getting cold. The discomfort during and after the procedure that may be related to suction seems to depend on how thin the patient is...the less there is to draw up in to the chamber and subsequently freeze the more a person may feel it. After the procedure you may experience some... more
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

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Coolsculpting side effects

Side effects of Coolsculpting can include bruising, numbness, and discomfort. However, if they occur the effects usually resolve in 1-3 weeks. see video
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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CoolSculpting side effects

Some side effects include, but are not limited to: 1. bruising for up to three weeks or more 2. soreness for several weeks 3.sensitivity or numbness for several weeks 4. slight swelling 5. lack of desired improvement CoolSculpting by Zeltiq is a very safe treatment and the majority of patients receive good results. see video
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

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Side Effects of CoolSculpting

Different from other techniques of fat loss, CoolSculpting excludes the use of needles, anesthesia or pain medication, recovery time or restrictions, and surgery. Throughout the treatment, controlled cooling is administered with a non-invasive applicator to an area intentionally targeting fat cells. As the procedure is initiated, vacuum pressure draws tissue into an applicator cup between cooling panels. The vacuum pressure may cause sensations of deep pulling, tugging and pinching in the... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Coolsculpting side effects

During the coolsculpting procedure, there is minimal discomfort, if at all. After the procedure, for a few weeks , there may be cutaneous transient hypersensitivity or numbness. Occasionally, there is some soreness in the treated area. Also, mild bruising on the skin may occur. Overall side effects are minimal and self-limited.
Steven Hacker, MD

West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

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Zeltiq side effects

Zeltiq is a non-invasive fat reduction device which may improve the overall volume of fat by amout 20-25% in the given treated area.  There are only  a few papers on the subject and asymmetry  may be the biggest issue .
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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