I am not happy with my cold sculpting results. I got it done last year in September and it's been about 6 months now and I'm seeing no difference. I am planning on going in for one more round on March 14th, and give myself till June to see the results. If I don't see much difference, I will lock an appointment for Liposuction and schedule my surgery for August or September. Can you get liposuction just a few months after your cold sculpting treatment or is that not recommended?
Answer: Waiting Period between CoolSculpting and Liposuction Thank you for your question regarding the advisable waiting period between CoolSculpting and liposuction. I understand your eagerness to progress with your body contouring journey. CoolSculpting is a non-surgical procedure that eliminates stubborn fat by freezing fat cells beneath the skin. After the procedure, your body naturally processes and eliminates these dead cells over the course of a few weeks. Post-procedure, there may be some inflammation and residual scar tissue in the treated areas. This is a normal part of the body's healing process. Given these considerations, it is generally recommended to wait a minimum of two months after CoolSculpting before proceeding with liposuction. This time frame allows the inflammation to subside and the tissue to heal adequately. This pause also helps in ensuring a smoother surgical experience and optimal results from your liposuction, as the surgeon would be operating on a more settled and less inflamed area. Rushing into liposuction before two months may involve dealing with residual scar tissue, which can potentially complicate the procedure. Therefore, patience is key here to ensure safety and the best possible outcome. I hope this answer helps. Good luck! Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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Answer: Waiting Period between CoolSculpting and Liposuction Thank you for your question regarding the advisable waiting period between CoolSculpting and liposuction. I understand your eagerness to progress with your body contouring journey. CoolSculpting is a non-surgical procedure that eliminates stubborn fat by freezing fat cells beneath the skin. After the procedure, your body naturally processes and eliminates these dead cells over the course of a few weeks. Post-procedure, there may be some inflammation and residual scar tissue in the treated areas. This is a normal part of the body's healing process. Given these considerations, it is generally recommended to wait a minimum of two months after CoolSculpting before proceeding with liposuction. This time frame allows the inflammation to subside and the tissue to heal adequately. This pause also helps in ensuring a smoother surgical experience and optimal results from your liposuction, as the surgeon would be operating on a more settled and less inflamed area. Rushing into liposuction before two months may involve dealing with residual scar tissue, which can potentially complicate the procedure. Therefore, patience is key here to ensure safety and the best possible outcome. I hope this answer helps. Good luck! Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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March 15, 2023
Answer: Liposuction You probably won't see and change even with more treatments so save your money for liposuction. Liposuction actually removes fat. You have waited long enough to see results.
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March 15, 2023
Answer: Liposuction You probably won't see and change even with more treatments so save your money for liposuction. Liposuction actually removes fat. You have waited long enough to see results.
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March 7, 2023
Answer: How long should I wait after CoolSculpting before moving forward with liposuction if I do not see results? Hello @Keeetz, thank you for your question. If do not see the desired results, it is recommended that you wait for at least 3 to 6 months before considering liposuction. This waiting period will allow the body to naturally eliminate the treated fat cells, which can take several weeks to several months. For more information and recommendations, it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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March 7, 2023
Answer: How long should I wait after CoolSculpting before moving forward with liposuction if I do not see results? Hello @Keeetz, thank you for your question. If do not see the desired results, it is recommended that you wait for at least 3 to 6 months before considering liposuction. This waiting period will allow the body to naturally eliminate the treated fat cells, which can take several weeks to several months. For more information and recommendations, it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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March 4, 2023
Answer: Cold Sculpting is worthless. Get liposuction ASAP. So many patients waste money on cold sculpting procedures which don't work and then get lipo. Be sure to get tumescent liposuction with the micro canulas and get done under local (NEVER GENERAL Anesthesia) if you want good results.
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March 4, 2023
Answer: Cold Sculpting is worthless. Get liposuction ASAP. So many patients waste money on cold sculpting procedures which don't work and then get lipo. Be sure to get tumescent liposuction with the micro canulas and get done under local (NEVER GENERAL Anesthesia) if you want good results.
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March 4, 2023
Answer: How long should I wait after CoolSculpting before moving forward with liposuction if I do not see results? Thank you for your question. Do yourself a favor, cancel your next Coolsculpting session, save this money towards your liposuction procedure. Coolsculpting leads to freezing of fat and mass necrosis or death of fat. This is unpredictable, but it does leave intense scarring in the fat layer. This creates difficulty with your subsequent liposuction and expected results. I say this, because in my practice close to one third of my patients who seek body contouring had one or more sessions of Coolsculpting. I use the VASER technique to release these dense scars. Another side effect of Coolsculpting is PAH (paradoxical adipose hypertrophy) or fat growth in plain English. Although this is reported as a "rare" side effect, this month I already had three requests for consultation due to this phenomenon. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
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March 4, 2023
Answer: How long should I wait after CoolSculpting before moving forward with liposuction if I do not see results? Thank you for your question. Do yourself a favor, cancel your next Coolsculpting session, save this money towards your liposuction procedure. Coolsculpting leads to freezing of fat and mass necrosis or death of fat. This is unpredictable, but it does leave intense scarring in the fat layer. This creates difficulty with your subsequent liposuction and expected results. I say this, because in my practice close to one third of my patients who seek body contouring had one or more sessions of Coolsculpting. I use the VASER technique to release these dense scars. Another side effect of Coolsculpting is PAH (paradoxical adipose hypertrophy) or fat growth in plain English. Although this is reported as a "rare" side effect, this month I already had three requests for consultation due to this phenomenon. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
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