Is peeing blood a normal side effect of coolsculpt? Should I see my primary care doctor?

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Is peeing blood a side effect of coolsculpt? Should I seek further medical advice? I had procedure 7 days ago, peed blood and chunks of tissues the day after. Was treated for UTI based on the blood in my urine but the culture came back today as negative for UTI.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

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 area to reduce the number of fat cells there and make that are more proportional with the rest of your body. Then, if you gain weight, it will be more evenly distributed over your body. It won't just "go straight" to one area.

The fat loss is permanent after Coolsculpting. You typically lose 20-25% of the fat in the area treated, each time you treat it. I have done it to myself and my staff. It is truly effective and has no down time.urinading blood is not a known side effect of coolsculpting.

Best of Luck,

Sheila Nazarian

The fat loss is permanent after Coolsculpting.  You typically lose 20-25% of the fat in the area treated, each time you treat it.  I have done it to myself and my staff.  It is truly effective and has no down time.urinading blood is not a known side effect of coolsculpting.

Best of Luck,

Sheila Nazarian

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

Your CoolSculpting procedure is very unlikely to be the culprit here. I would recommend that you schedule a check up with your primary care physician as soon as possible.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

The blood in your urine is not related to your CoolSculpting treatment. You probably have something else going on. You should make an appointment with your primary care physician for a further evaluation.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting is an absolutely wonderful treatment, but sometimes it can have some temporary side effects for up to two weeks. Blood in the urine is NOT a side effect from CoolSculpting. I advise you to contact your primary care provider or OBGYN to investigate this problem further.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Blood in the urine is not a side effect from CoolSculpting.  I would seek further medical advice as to the cause of this problem.  You could see your primary care doctor or a urologist.

Francisco Canales, MD · Answer

As far as I know, blood in the urine is not a side effect of CoolSculpting and you should see your primary care doctor or go to an urgent care facility as soon as possible.

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Coolsculpting is not the cause of the blood in your urine.  Please see your primary care doctor or a urologist for an evaluation.  Best wishes.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

The Coolsculpting machine will not cause blood in the urine. Your primary care physician or internist should be consulted.

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

Coolsculpting would not cause blood in the urine or any noticeable changes to the urine. Though unrelated to the procedure, you clearly need to follow up with your primary care physician to determine the cause of your symptoms.  Best of luck.

Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS · Answer

For many people who wish a non-surgical means to reduce fat, CoolSculpting has been quite helpful. Physician evaluation is required as the risk are minimal but not "0%". Blood in the urine is NOT an expected complication following CoolSculpting. It is an indicator that another concern needs to be addressed. Please obtain a urgent evaluation with your Primary Care Physician to refer you to a Urologist or UroGynecologist. Review with them what medications, supplements and history your family may have had with blood in urine.I wish you well!