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Some lap bands protrude and are visible and palpable. Strong suction from the CoolSculpting might interfere with the position of the device and might put undue pressure on the lap band. This might cause pain or worse problems. I have not had personal experience with such in my NYC practice doing CoolSculpting for fat loss. You should check with your surgeon. The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice. The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.
We have been performing Coolsculpting since FDA approval three years ago. Coolsculpting should not be used around any ports, hernias or significant scars. It could result in serious problems in these areas.
CoolSculpting is a very safe way to permanently eliminate stubborn pockets of fat without surgery or significant downtime. If you have health issues, you should first get medical clearance from your specialist before receiving CoolSculpting. However, CoolSculpting is very non-invasive and it can...
Inflammation, seroma (clear liquid swelling), fat necrosis, doubtful hernia, cyst are all possibilities. You should be seen and not deal with this by telephone. Let the phsyician examine you. Many patients develop tender nodules temporarily in the first couple of months that self...
Hello, Thank you for your question.Unfortunately this machine will not work like CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting uses a patented technology that allows for safe and precise fat reduction. Other machines are not designed with the same goal in mind so you could cause damage to skin and not re...
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. The...
Patients who undergo multiple areas of CoolSculpting will often find different sensations after the treatment in the different areas. Some patients have more than one treatment session and find that the same area treated the second time feels different after surgery than the first. Some times it...
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