I know there is a risk of PAH with CoolSculpting, but was wondering if that only exists in the abdomen area? What about arms?

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I see a lot of photos of PAH with CoolSculpting in the abdomen area and have tried looking for if it could exist on other parts of the body.

Robert Heck, MD, FACS · Answer

This rare side effect from coolsculpting can occur on any part of the body. I have not personally seen it occur on the arms but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. We have seen it on the abdomen, bra line, love handles.

Kimberly Butterwick, MD · Answer

PAH can occur anywhere on the body where CoolSculpting is used, but you are right, it is most common in the lower abdomen and more common in males. This is an extremely rare and treatable side effect that is even less common with the newer CoolSculpting Advantage handpiece. My advice is to select a board-certified physician who has expertise in using this device. That will greatly reduce your risk for PAH or other potential complications.

Ramandeep Sidhu, MD · Answer

Great question. Although PAH is very rare it can happen. It can happen any where in the body after coolsculpting. The abdominal area is treated far more than arms so thats why its mostly written about after the abdominal area treatment but can happen anywhere in the body.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting is non-invasive procedure that uses a vacuum applicator to draw in skin and underlying subcutaneous fat to deliver controlled cooling. This penetrates below the skin causing permanent elimination of fat. Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia is a rare side effect of Coolsculpting and the risk is minimal. Please contact a qualified provider or a board-certified physician with extensive experience in these procedures.

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