I am very sad and depressed. I got CoolSculpting 5 months ago and was very excited. Now my abdomen has swollen so much bigger than it ways before my treatment and I wish I would’ve just left well enough alone. I’m hearing the only treatment for PAH is a tummy tuck but there’s no way I can afford that. I’m so sad. Is there a suggestion besides a tummy tuck? Help
Answer: CoolSculpting gone wrong So sorry that this happened to you. First, make sure that the diagnosis of PAH( Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia) is confirmed. This diagnoses cannot really be made with certainty until you are at least six months out from treatment. Pictures with documentation are very helpful here. The reported rate of PAH after Coolsculpting is about .0051% so it is very rare. There really isn't a way to determine for sure which patients would be at risk for this. The only contraindications to Coolsculpting treatment are cold agglutinin disease and cryoglobinemia, which most patients would already know if they had. PAH occurs when the freezing process activates an adverse reaction in the fat cells and causes them to thicken and expand rather than breakdown as intended. Truthfully the only treatment options are surgical with a tummy tuck, especially if you have lax skin, or non invasive options such as Smart Liposuction. Please contact your original provider with your concerns and get proper documentation. Sometimes you can get assistance from the actual company with additional procedure costs.
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Answer: CoolSculpting gone wrong So sorry that this happened to you. First, make sure that the diagnosis of PAH( Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia) is confirmed. This diagnoses cannot really be made with certainty until you are at least six months out from treatment. Pictures with documentation are very helpful here. The reported rate of PAH after Coolsculpting is about .0051% so it is very rare. There really isn't a way to determine for sure which patients would be at risk for this. The only contraindications to Coolsculpting treatment are cold agglutinin disease and cryoglobinemia, which most patients would already know if they had. PAH occurs when the freezing process activates an adverse reaction in the fat cells and causes them to thicken and expand rather than breakdown as intended. Truthfully the only treatment options are surgical with a tummy tuck, especially if you have lax skin, or non invasive options such as Smart Liposuction. Please contact your original provider with your concerns and get proper documentation. Sometimes you can get assistance from the actual company with additional procedure costs.
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January 17, 2019
Answer: Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia (PAH) After CoolSculpting Sorry to hear about your CoolSculpting experience. PAH is most commonly treated with Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck. If there is documentation to prove you actually have PAH then Allergan (the company that manufactures the device) will cover the cost of your corrective surgery. PAH is much less common with the newer CoolAdvantage applicators. Best wishes.
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January 17, 2019
Answer: Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia (PAH) After CoolSculpting Sorry to hear about your CoolSculpting experience. PAH is most commonly treated with Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck. If there is documentation to prove you actually have PAH then Allergan (the company that manufactures the device) will cover the cost of your corrective surgery. PAH is much less common with the newer CoolAdvantage applicators. Best wishes.
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January 16, 2019
Answer: Post CoolSculpting fat increase Hello, I am so sorry that you are experiencing this very very rare side effect of CoolSculpting.
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January 16, 2019
Answer: Post CoolSculpting fat increase Hello, I am so sorry that you are experiencing this very very rare side effect of CoolSculpting.
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January 16, 2019
Answer: PAH after CoolSculpting PAH is rare after CoolSculpting. iI recommend a formal recommendation from a cosmetic surgeon. You may have some swelling for 3-6 months after the procedure. Most patients require a second treatment 2-3 months after the first to see better outcomes. For best results with Coolsculpting, a combination approach is needed. I recommend adding radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. However, a Vaser liposuction/liposculpture with ThermiRF/J plasma/Renuvion/InMode Body Tite procedure may be needed to give more contouring, fat removal, skin tightening and definition. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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January 16, 2019
Answer: PAH after CoolSculpting PAH is rare after CoolSculpting. iI recommend a formal recommendation from a cosmetic surgeon. You may have some swelling for 3-6 months after the procedure. Most patients require a second treatment 2-3 months after the first to see better outcomes. For best results with Coolsculpting, a combination approach is needed. I recommend adding radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. However, a Vaser liposuction/liposculpture with ThermiRF/J plasma/Renuvion/InMode Body Tite procedure may be needed to give more contouring, fat removal, skin tightening and definition. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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January 16, 2019
Answer: Paradoxical hyperplasia after coolsculpting Generally, power-assisted liposuction is the treatment for PAH, rather than a tummy tuck.Should also be much easier to manage, financially. Check with the CoolSculpting company about this - they have some financial assistance available.
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January 16, 2019
Answer: Paradoxical hyperplasia after coolsculpting Generally, power-assisted liposuction is the treatment for PAH, rather than a tummy tuck.Should also be much easier to manage, financially. Check with the CoolSculpting company about this - they have some financial assistance available.
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