I Am an HIV+ Man and I Have Lipodystrophy Under my Arms. Am I a Candidate for Coolsculpting?

Medicare does not cover this procedure because this is a cosmetic procedure. My office offers care credit to help with the cost. Best of luck, Sheila Nazarian  

Hi Naveena, Each CoolSculpting cycle takes approximately one hour to complete and you should start to see results in about a month (full result by three months.)  The number of cycles required will depend on your existing size and personal goals. Your doctor should review these with you...

There is a lot that happens microscopically after coolsculpting. The fat cells die and the body incites an inflammatory reaction to get rid of the dead fat cells. There is swelling when this happens. It takes different time for it to go away depending on many factors including the amount of fat...

Please immediately see your primary care doctor or a urologist. you may have a coincidental bladder infection or other urinary tract infection. There are other causes of blood and pain so please see a urologist if it doesn't clear up quickly. Your primary care may do cultures, or even recommend...

The coolsculpting works by freezing the fat. The skin and fat are brought into an applicator's head and fixed in position to freeze for one hour. Suction enables the tissues to stay in position. The strong suction creates a "hickey"-like bruise in most patients. It disappears at different rates...

CoolSculpting is an excellent way to rid yourself of stubborn fat after successfully losing weight through lapband surgery, as long as you have healed completely. If your surgery was within the last year or so, you would need to obtain medical clearance from your surgeon. Please consult a...