Is psoriasis a contraindication for CoolSculpting?

A numbing cream such as EMLA would not have any effect on the discomfort you noticed with your procedure. The Zeltiq device uses a vacuum to hold the fat in the treatment handle. This discomfort is at a deeper level than numbing cream would penetrate. It is well known that a small (actually very...

Coolsculpting does not hurt during the procedure.  The area is frozen and as such requires no topical anesthesia.  There are a subset of patients who get pain after the procedure.  Best, Dr. Green

As long as the surgical scars are healed, I would wait six months from the surgery and then you can have Coolsculpting performed.  I suggest you consult a board certified dermatologist with experience with Coolsculpting for your evaluation.  Best, Dr. Green

Thank you for your question. Yes, you can have CoolSculpting to treat the upper back. Actually, Coolsculpying works very well in this area with typically less pain than the abdomen. This is because the skin on the back is thicker. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to determine the...

Coolsculpting is best when performed on an area that has an excess number of fat cells.  For example, women say, "When I gain weight, it goes straight to my belly."  That means that you were born with more fat cells in your abdominal area.  It would be great to perform coolsculpting in that ar...

I have been doing Coolsculpting since it was first available and have not had a single patient who has complained of excessive fatigue like you are describing.  Some pain, nausea, and numbness can occur.  I would definitely consult your internist and treating physician for assessment.  Please ke...