Is Cool-sculpting Safe for Me?

CoolSculpting is a
very safe way to permanently eliminate stubborn pockets of fat
without surgery or significant downtime. If you have health issues,
you should first get medical clearance from your specialist before
receiving CoolSculpting. However, CoolSculpting is very non-invasive
and it can usually be performed safely in patients with controlled
chronic diseases such as high blood pressure or diabetes. At times I
will call a patient’s doctor and explain the CoolSculpting
procedure. This is reassuring to both your medical doctor and you.
Please consult a board-certified dermatologist to find out how
CoolSculpting can safely get you the body you want.  

Coolsculpting is an excellent form of non-invasive  fat reduction for
the right patient. Some applicators take 1 or 2 hours but the new advantage
applicators take only 35 minutes and have significantly less risk for delayed
onset pain (especially in the abdomen). Results are seen at 2 months and
typically 1-3 treatments will be necessary on each area to achieve ideal
results. The number of treatments depends on the amount of fat there and the
patient's goals.  There is not downtime and the results can be impressive
in the right patient.  We also use the Zimmer Z-wave for improved patient
comfort and added results. The best candidates are those who are in pretty
good shape with areas of stubborn fat that won't go away no matter what. Coolsculpting is safe and low risk for a person with high blood pressure.

My best,

Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMM

Beverly Hills, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

In comparison to other procedures, CoolSculpting enjoys a strong safety profile. In our center, we have performed the procedure on a variety of individuals, some of whom would not be ideal candidates for more invasive procedures. Only your surgeon can determine if the procedure is optimal for your aesthetic needs and if you are a medical candidate. Good luck!

Thank you for your question. You should have medical clearance prior to this and any other similar procedure and not undergo any increased risk of a problem. The procedure is generally safe, but compromised health can alter the safety profile. I hope this helps.

Cool Sculpting is a non invasive, non surgical way to reduce localized fat content so should be safe for you. Contact your primary care doctor and the Cool Sculpting MD for further discussion. The results are noticeable and many patients happy but it does not have the same potential or predictability for fat reduction as liposuction