Will having Lupus, Fybromyalgia, and Psoriatic Arthritis be affected by cool sculpting?

Hi MariettaMom. This is a question I hear often at my practice. When I create customized treatment plans for patients, I work with them to schedule CoolSculpting sessions as conveniently as possible. That being said, a second CoolSculpting treatment in the same area should be scheduled at least...

Thank you for your question. Because CoolSculpting can cause temporary numbness, I would recommend waiting a few weeks before exposing that area to other cold temperatures. Regards, 

CoolSculpting destroys fat cells through freezing, a process called cyrolipolysis. The treated fat cells gradually die and are transported by the lymphatic system to be eliminated by the body's normal metabolic process, much like fat from food. 

CoolSculpting has FDA approval for fat reduction since 2010. CoolSculpting freezes the fat cells. Fat cells are more susceptible to damage by freezing than the other cells, (nerve, vessel, bone, etc.), around them. The fat cells die via a process called apoptosis, (programmed cell death). The...

Thank you for your question. What you are experiencing can be normal and will subside with time. However, I would still mention it to your provider. Regards, 

Thank you for your question. I would discuss this with your CoolSculpting provider and go over what was done during the treatment. It may or many not be permanent. All the best. Regards,