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Is it safe to have Cryolipolysis over a cyst or lipoma?

I’m not looking to use it to treat the cyst or lipoma but would like to minimize some fat overtop of it. Would this be okay?

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Which cryolipolysis treatment is the best?

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Michael I. Echavez, MD

The only cryolipolysis treatment that I would perform on patients is CoolSculpting. This is the original and well-studied cryolipolysis treatment and I would say the safest.

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Can anyone legally perform cryolipolysis by taking a course online for cryolipolysis to get a certificate?

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Jason Emer, MD

You cannot perform from online courses in california. I suggest seeing an expert and ensuring you are a candidate and go to an EXPERT. I like trusculpt ID better for most cases. Best, Dr. Emer.

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Is cryolipolysis effective on muscular calves?

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Jennifer Greer, MD

CoolSculpting is a great technology, but as a surgeon who does both a significant amount of CoolSculpting and liposuction, I would not recommend CoolSculpting for the lower legs. It is very likely to leave an indentation. Lower legs are best treated with liposuction by a surgeon experienced in...

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Does not having the "cool clump" mean my fat cells weren't cooled enough or my treatment won't have good results?

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John M. Hilinski, MD

Some people refer to this as the butter stick - the hardened area that can result after a Coolsculpting session. To answer your question - it doesn't necessarily mean that you had a suboptimal treatment. Consult with your Coolsculpting specialist to get some more clarity regarding this.

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Are there any other effective or FDA approved cryolipolysis systems like Coolsculpting in USA or any where else?

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Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS

CoolSculpting is the only FDA approved device in the US to use cryolipolysis to freeze fat cells away. However, there are many practices in the US which are using Chinese imitation devices and claiming that they are CoolSculpting. The safety and effectiveness of these devices have not been...

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