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I am not aware of any reason why you could not have CoolSculpting done if you have Lupus. The CoolSculpting procedure will only affect the fat (and temporarily the skin), but it will not affect the joints or cause fatigue.
Hello and thanks for your question.You should always get advice from your Doctor who is treating you for these conditions. Sometimes post treatment stress whether psychological or physical can give short term exacerbation of fibromyalgia ( i am sure you are aware of this ). Other than Coolsculpt, it should not be problem but be aware of your bodies capabilities.Wishing you all the best,Dr Murray from Absolute Cosmetic Medicine
There are no known contraindications to having lupus and coolsculpting if there is no side effects that are sysytemic or skin from your lupus. I would always get medical clearance from your internist before having the coolsculpting procedure. It is a great non-invasive procedure and you will be glad like my patients with the results.
You can treat 3 areas with coolsculpting just make sure you have a good breakfast or lunch because you will be in the room for 4 hours. Make sure you consult with a board certified dermatologist first.
Hello and thank you for your great question! The upper arm area can definitely be examined and considered for coolsculpting treatment. If the "flabby" area that you are addressing is mostly fat, you may certainly be a great candidate for coolsculpting. However, if you have a great amount of ...
Thank you for your question. CoolSculpting by Zeltiq is a great treatment for reducing fat in given area. You can expect to lose 20-25% of fat in a treated area. You can have permanent fat removal but not redistributed. What you are describing is a bulge that is now more prominent in the area ...
Both cold and heat can reduce fat cells. However, only heat helps to stimulate collagen production, which leads to skin tightening over the area. Therefore, I prefer the heat based Vaser Shape for body contouring. While the Vaser Shape should give you some size reduction and skin ti...
Thank you for your question. In fact your doctor is right, there is typically a small amount of swelling and tenderness after the treatment, but this is very tolerable and can last up to 2-3 weeks. Best of Luck!
Thank you for your question and photo. Coolsculpting is very safe when it is done properly. From your photo, it appears like the gel pad which is used to protect your skin from a freeze burn has not been applied correctly. I recommend having a follow up with your treating physician for treatment...