What medical problems would prevent someone from being a candidate for coolsculptering?

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Usha Rajagopal, MD · Answer

Fortunately, there is not too many contraindications to getting Coolsculpting, but there are a few to keep in mind. One would be if you were on a lot of prescription blood thinner then that is a contraindication. With the Coolsculpting, the initial suctioning can produce large amount of bruising. The second contraindication fall into one category, consist of your body inability to handle cold. So if you have a diagnosis of Raynaud's syndrome, or Cryoglobuliemia  that means your hemoglobin clumps when it’s exposed to cold then you would not be a candidate for Coolsculpting. But these diagnosis usually you had in the past so you would know or if you’re someone who absolutely can’t tolerate anything cold and actually have medical issues with it, you would not be a good a candidate for Coolsculpting. The last contraindication, if you actually have an open wound, sore, irritation severe rash in the area to be treated that may also be a contraindication.

Alain Michon, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Most people do no not have contraindications to CoolSculpting. However, here are some absolute and relative contraindications to this procedure : Cryoglobulinemia or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, known sensitivity to cold such as cold urticaria or Raynaud's disease; Impaired peripheral circulation in the area to be treated; Neuropathic disorders, such as post-herpetic neuralgia or diabetic neuropathy;IOpen or infected wounds; Bleeding disorders or concomitant use of blood thinners; Recent surgery, history of hernia or scar tissue in the area to be treated; Pregnancy or lactation; Skin conditions, such as eczema, dermatitis, or rashes;I hope this help. All the best, Dr. Michon

Justin Harper, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi  L.N., 
There are some conditions that make you an unlikely candidate like pregnancy, recent surgery in the area, hernia in the area, Cryoglobulinemia, Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, and Cold agglutinin disease.
All the best,
Justin Harper, M.D.

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