Can I use a topical steroid (Flurandrenolide) after CoolSculpting?

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Hello! I had CoolSculpting on my stomach a week ago. Since then, a recurring rash has broken out on part of the area. It's a fixed drug eruption that I get when exposed to Tylenol -- I'm working with an allergist to get under control. I have been prescribed Flurandrenolide for whenever the rash erupts. Will this medication affect the results of my CoolSculpting?

Warren Schutte, MD · Answer

It appears that you have done a great job in seeking medical advice for this recurring rash that you are experiencing. There should be no contraindication in using the topical on the rash near the CoolSculpting area.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In my opinion, it would be fine to use a topical steroid over an area recently treated with CoolSculpting.  I do not believe the topical medication would have any effect on your CoolSculpting results.

Laura A. Katz, MD · Answer

First, great job on getting proper medical advice on the source of your rash and how to treat it.  Second, there should be no problem using your topical medication after Coolsculpting.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! There is no problem using optical steroids on your rash in the CoolSculpting area. This will not affect your results, but will likely make you feel a lot more comfortable. Good luck in getting your rash problem under control. Best of luck!

W. Tomasz Majewski, MD, FACS · Answer

If the rash is related to a drug eruption, then it should be fine to use the topical medication.  Topical medications do not affect the results of CoolSculpting.  CoolSculpting is a procedure that treats subcutaneous fat so this medication should not affect that.

Mary Beth Mudd, MD · Answer

There is no problem using optical steroids on your rash in the CoolSculpting area. This will not affect your results, but will likely make you feel a lot more comfortable. Good luck in getting your rash problem under control. Best wishes, Mary Beth Mudd

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Using topical steroids on the area of CoolSculpting treatment will not affect the outcome of the procedure. Good luck from New York City

My Botox LA Med Spa - Account Suspended · Answer

There are no contraindications between applying a topical steroid to the rash after the Coolsculpting treatment. This will not affect your Coolsculpting results in any way. Hope you get better as soon as possible. Good luck to you from Los Angeles.

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

You can definitely use topical steroids or other topical medications for your recurrent rash.  Anything you use to treat your skin won't effect the treatment you had in any way, so don't hesitate to treat your rash.  Good luck with finding a resolution !

Joseph Franzese, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  There should be no reason why you could not treat the rash with topical medication.  If the rash persists, see your physician.

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