What is the risk of necrosis with Cryolipolysis?

Dear magy234:Tissue necrosis is not possible when CoolSculpting is performed correctly, using a gel pad under the applicator, and I am not aware of any reports of this occuring. All the best,   Dr. Clark

This is not a risk assuming you go to a certified practice with RN's doing the treatments who don't risk any patients health and well being. The recommended settings are safe and well studied. We have done over 2000 treatments in my practice without any issues in regards to your question. We also follow Zeltiq's recommendations as to when treatments can be repeated etc. Hope that helps!

Tissue necrosis is actually tissue death or loss of blood supply to tissues caused by trauma or surgery.  I have not seen this problem and the safety profile of this technology is extremely high.  It is specifically regulated to shut off if there is not a good attachment BUT also if the tissues are getting too cold.Fat is the most sensitive to cold where as the skin and blood vessels and nerves are the most resistant.  We do occasionally see nerve sensitivity and are recommending more Neurontin which can help for a few weeks but this always resolves.Necrosis would be a possibility as with any surgery or treatment but would be extraordinarily rare and I have never even heard of this as a documented complication ever occurring with Millions of treatments worldwide.All my Best!Dr Bengtson