Will result from coolsculpting treatments skew results from a CT scan ?

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Cool sculpting treatments were done on my lower and upper abdomen (1 & 3 weeks ago). I have an abdominal ct scan schedule for next week.

G. Robert Meger, MD · Answer

Dear LindaB2015:  Cool Sculpting only affects the fat cells which live under your skin but above the abdominal muscle wall.  The abdominal CT scan is interested in what lies deep to the muscle wall including the internal organs.  The radiologist may note a bit of swelling of the superficial fat layer but your treatment will have no affect on what is seen below the muscle layer.Best of luck to you!G. Robert Meger MD

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

coolsculpting will not affect a CT scan , I suggest going to an expert for treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Having had a CoolSculpting procedure to your abdomen will not affect the results of your scheduled abdominal CT scan.

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

CT scans are ordered for diagnostic purposes for things within your abdominal cavity, not for the superficial structures like skin and fat.  Coolsculpting should not effect your CT Scan results.  Anything involving your body and health, it is always best to disclose anything you have done, medicines you have taken, etc.  to the radiologist or health care provider---let them determine what information is important or not.  Too much information is better than too little.

Lenore Sikorski, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting done on your abdomen should not have any effect the results of your abdominal CT Scan.

Adam J. Mamelak, MD · Answer

Coolsculpting should not effect the results of an abdominal ct scan. At 1 week post-op, The radiologist may see some swelling under your skin over your lower or upper abs, but this should not effect the overall results of the scan.

Will result from coolsculpting treatments skew results from a CT scan ?

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