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Please remember that CoolSculpting's cryolipolysis technology is meant to contour the body and is not a weight-loss or cholesterol-lowering method. Neither has it been shown to raise cholesterol. Please see a board-certified dermatologist to find out if you are a candidate for CoolSculpting.
This was taken straight from the CoolSculpting website:A multi-site study examined the effect of Cryolipolysis® on serum lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides, etc.) and liver function test results and showed:No damage to overlying skin or surrounding structures confirmed by clinical observation.No meaningful changes in mean values were observed for any blood lipid level or liver test at any point over the 12-week follow-up period.
Several have been done proving that Coolsculpting does not raise or lower blood lipid levels. This includes cholesterol and triglycerides.
The safety of CoolSculpting was shown by Zeltiq during its applcation for clearance of their device. No elevation of circulating fats as the fat cells are killed and then gradually metabolized over a couple of months.
Clinical studies have shown that cryolipolysis (coolsculpting) does not cause changes in blood lipid levels (cholesterol.)This question was a common concern when CoolSculpting was first seeking fda clearance. One prominent coolsculpting study, “Cryolipolysis for Fat Reduction and Body Contouring: Safety and Efficacy of Current Treatment Paradigms,” commented on this:“With the removal of the adipocytes internally, there has been concern that cryolipolysis may cause rising blood lipid levels and elevations in liver enzymes that may put the patient at additional risk, particularly for cardiovascular parameters. However, multiple studies have demonstrated that cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, aspartate transaminase/alanine transaminase, total bilirubin, albumin, and glucose remained within normal limits during and after cryolipolysis.”And, as I am sure you are aware, any person who suffers from high cholesterol is advised to seek treatment from a medical professional.
Clinical studies have shown that cryolipolysis (coolsculpting) does not cause changes in blood lipid levels (cholesterol.)This question was a common concern when CoolSculpting was first seeking fda clearance. One prominent coolsculpting study, “Cryolipolysis for Fat Reduction and Body Contouring: Safety and Efficacy of Current Treatment Paradigms,” commented on this:“With the removal of the adipocytes internally, there has been concern that cryolipolysis may cause rising blood lipid levels and elevations in liver enzymes that may put the patient at additional risk, particularly for cardiovascular parameters. However, multiple studies have demonstrated that cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, aspartate transaminase/alanine transaminase, total bilirubin, albumin, and glucose remained within normal limits during and after cryolipolysis.”
Bodyreshaping can be performed with a cannula that removes fat via liposuction orwith noninvasive technology like Cool Sculpting. With Cool Sculpting there is no cannulainserted into your body. All treatmentsare performed on the surface from the outside in using technology that freezesthe fat. Don’t hesitate to give us acall in Austin regarding a Body Reshaping Consult at the Upper Room. On our Facebook Page there is an Interview Irecently did with KVUE, a local news station in Austin, that was picked byaffiliates around the United States, including Miami. During the Interview we discussed thetechnology of Cool Sculpting as well as it application process.
Multiple studies have ascertained that blood lipids and trigleryides are not affected following non surgical fat reduction like Zeltiq and LipoSonix. Todays clinical trials have confirmed that blood cholesterol lipids as well as triglycerides are not affected through any of the FDA approved non-surgical fat reduction procedures.
Thank you for your question. Zeltiq performed years of clinical trials and obtained FDA clearance for this machine. With the gradual removal of the fat cells during an 8 week period (or more), it has not been found that the cholesterol level of patients is increased by having this procedure performed. Best Wishes!
Great question. This was one of the major factors that the FDA looked at before clearing this device for use. There has been no detectable increase in the level of cholesterol in the bloodstream of patients in the research studies to date.
Thank you for your question. The number you are referring to indicates how much tissue is taken into the chamber. This number is generally between 50-70. The higher the number doesn't necessarily mean a better result.. sometimes we are treating a more difficult area and the suction...
Coolsculpting technology has come a long way since this question was asked in 2011! The newest Coolsculpting applicators are much improved and the bruising and discomfort that I saw with the old applicators are very much reduced and now happens much less than I expect! Every patient is different...
Thank you for your question; a very important one. In my experience, women over 65 have had excellent fat layer reduction with CoolSculpting. Two points that I may point from my own practice experience: 1. I have seen some of the best responses in women over 65. Some women may have had close to...