I'm a 56 year old women with Multiple Sclerosis. Coolsculpting abdomen and flanks areas can be used for injections?

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I inject Interferon (3) time a week. I am considering Coolsculpting on my abdomen area and flanks. These are areas I sometimes use as injection locations. QUESTION: Will I still be able to use these location for injections and how long after Coolsculpting?

Jessica Wright, MD · Answer

MyFaith,
I would wait at least two weeks before injecting the interferon into the treatment zone.  I would not want inflammation around the site affect the absorption.  I would assume your interferon would absorb normally even in an area that treated with Coolsculpting as long as the area was no longer inflamed or swollen. 
I hope this helps!

Justin Harper, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi MyFaith, Zeltiq and Allergan are not very specific about Multiple Sclerosis as a contraindication to CoolSculpting. Most of the contraindications are about circulation problems (cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria).CoolSculpting kills fat cells and these are safely eliminated over time. It should not have any adverse effect on the injection site. It is not as traumatic as an actual surgery that can cause adhesions.Make sure your Provider is aware of your condition.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.

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