CoolSculpting. Are there any issues associated with having hips and love handles done?

Thank you very much for your question. As
CoolSculpting involves no incisions or sutures, there is almost no chance for
serious complications to arise after treatment. Common side-effects include
redness, tenderness, light bruising, and itching. However, these are generally
mild and short-lived. There should be no additional risks for you, even though
you have been through a hip replacement in the past. I recommend scheduling a
consultation appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon, experienced in
the CoolSculpting technique, as every doctor will have their own set of
protocols. He/she can better determine if you are a good candidate for
CoolSculpting and go over the potential for complications.

CoolSculpting works by very specifically targeting fat cells without affecting the surrounding tissues. It is non-invasive and only involves the use of precisely controlled cooling temperatures. Nothing will touch or disturb your deeper tissues, your bones or your hip replacement. That said, it’s important to select a trained CoolSculpting Technician so that you can enjoy optimal results. You can express this concern to him or her at the time of your consultation for further reassurance.

As long as you are healed from your hip replacement, CoolSculpting should be fine to remove excess fat on your hips and love-handle area. However, you should get clearance from your surgeon. Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who has been certified by Zeltiq as a CoolSculpting specialist.