I have a DonJoy Iceman cold therapy system ( a cooling machine) that was used on my leg after ACL surgery. I was wondering if using this machine will have similar benefits to cool sculpting? I am able to adjust the coldness (although not exact) and I have all the cooling pads and straps to provide optimum coverage.
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There are several different causes of peripheral neuropathies and rarely are these caused by cold temperature. If a patient has a neuropathy their neurologist or treating physician may clear them for coolsculpting for fat reduction provided they are not concerned that the cold temperature in the...
You should ask the provider why two membranes were used. The membrane is used to protect the skin during treatment and help ensure good suction. Normally only one membrane is used but I doubt it would decrease the effectiveness of your treatment in any way as the membrane is quite thin.
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Thank you for question. Many patients have described a burning sensation or itching to their abdomen after treatment. This is because the abdomen is a very sensitive area. This typically takes 2 weeks to resolve. You can exercise if you are feeling well enough to do so but if you feel more...