Can I do red light therapy one week after coolsculpting? it is supposed to be good for stretch marks and acne, but I also read that it is good for inflammation, which is the part that concerns me. how long do I need to avoid things that help inflammation after coolsculpting?
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Hello, Thank you for your question. Most practices consider the “CoolAdvantage Plus” (the larger 45min applicator) as 2 cycles because it is twice the size of the smaller ones. Many may choose to opt for this instead of the two smaller options, but ultimately this should be decided in pers...
Swelling and bruising are common side effects after a treatment of Cool Sculpting. The treated fat cells will go through an inflammation process before they shrivel up and die. The swelling & bruising is temporary but can last 10 days. Numbness to the treated area can last...
Hello, thanks for the question. CoolSculpting can be done on the same area as long as there is pinchable, grabable fat. At our practice, most patients treat the same area 1 -3 times. Remember, with each treatment you will lose 20-25% of the fat, you can retreat an area as early as 4 weeks af...