Jay Pennock, MD

That is a fabulous question.  There are many pollutants that are fat soluble and can be stored in fat.  One of the differences between CoolSculpting and laser or ultrasound fat removal is that with CoolSculpting, fat loss is a natural process.  The injured fat cells are programed to shut down and then are eaten up by our own disposal cells over a period of 6-12 weeks and the waste is contained and then safely discarded via the lymph system.  The other techniques blast apart the cells, releasing toxins immediately into your system which can cause toxicity.  The majority of cancer causing toxins are located in the visceral fat inside the abdomen and not affected by CoolSculpting.  This fat is best lost with nutritional guidance and exercise.  Good luck!  Dr Jay Pennock

Embolisms are usually caused by clots that form after a blood vessel is injured and blood, thickened by circumstances, is allowed to sit and coagulate.  With CoolSculpting, there should be no blood vessel injury as the cold only targets the fat cells and we don't treat over major blood vessels. Because CoolSculpting is non-invasive and non-toxic, we encourage our patients to stay well hydrated and continue with their usual activity!