How do I overcome repeated thermal events when I try to Coolsculpt my upper arms?

November 25, 2017
Asked By:Armflab in California, CA

I’ve tried to Coolsculpt my upper arms but keep getting thermal events. After several tries, I was able to complete a full Coolsculpting cycle on my right arm. I’ve unsuccessfully tried about 10 times (over multiple visits) to Coolsculpt my left arm but have gotten a thermal event each time. Now my right arm has noticeably less fat than my left arm. Coolsculpting says this is very rare. Has anyone had experience with this,how I can get through a full cycle on my left arm without another thermal event?

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January 4, 2018

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November 27, 2017

Answer: CoolSculpting Done Right

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November 27, 2017

Answer: CoolSculpting Done Right

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
November 28, 2017

Answer: Thermal Event with CS

November 28, 2017

Answer: Thermal Event with CS

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November 27, 2017

Answer: Coolsculpting & Thermal Events--Shaping the arms with VASER, ThermiRF

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: Coolsculpting & Thermal Events--Shaping the arms with VASER, ThermiRF

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 26, 2017

Answer: Thermal Event on One Arm Only

Robert Heck, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 26, 2017

Answer: Thermal Event on One Arm Only

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