Why is CoolSculpting not recommended for patients with severe anxiety disorders?

Thank you for your question.  Coolsculpting is a treatment that absolutely can be performed on a patient with anxiety.  Best to discuss your medical history with your Coolsculpting technician.  Best of luck.

Thank you for your question. There is no reason that someone with anxiety cannot undergo CoolSculpting. If a patient has specific concerns about being able to tolerate the treatment, those can be addressed on an individual basis. I would suggest Consulting with a highly experienced physician who is knowledgeable about CoolSculpting.

Anxiety is not a contraindication to Coolsculpting.  At Monroe Comprehensive Laser Center in Monroe,Mi we treat patients with anxiety all the time.  There are some special modifications that we do depending on the patient with positioning or room environment etc.  We have not had any anxiety patients that were unable to complete treatment.  Here is some more information.

Dear borobatz,
It is mentioned that patients with anxiety may not be suitable due to the prolonged period of sitting. Each CoolSculpting session is 30 minutes. Generalized anxiety disorder is not a contraindication and does not impact the effectiveness of treatment.
- Dr. Edward Tangchitnob

There is no reason that someone with anxiety cannot undergo CoolSculpting. If a patient has specific concerns about being able to tolerate the treatment, those can be addressed on an individual basis. I would suggest Consulting with a highly experienced physician who is knowledgeable about CoolSculpting.

Hi! Coolsculpting can be safe for patients with anxiety. Your medical history will be reviewed by both our Registered Nurse Coolsculpting Specialist, and the Medical Director, to ensure Coolsculpting is a safe treatment for you. We do our best to make sure you are fully educated on the treatment, thus reducing anxiety during treatment. We have nice, relaxing treatment rooms with the most comfortable treatment beds in Denver! We also offer Netflix while you are being treated, which is a nice distraction and will help reduce your anxiety. Watch a few episodes of your favorite shows, and you will be done with treatment before you know it!  

Hello and thank you for your question. Anxiety is not a contraindication for Coolsculpting. The machines do have hand pieces that are slightly bulky, and once a treatment cycle has started you have very limited movement until the treatment cycle is done. If you are worried about having a panic or anxiety attack during your treatment I would recommend consulting with your Certified Coolsculpting provider. Best of luck!

Anxiety is not a contraindication for the procedure, but may be something that you need to take into consideration before your treatment.  Yes once the applicator is placed, you will need to be fairly still and not move around too much.  This also depends on the area that you are having treated.  Too much movement cause cause the applicator to pop off.  The devices are somewhat bulky and the machine does make some noise.  Most people find the noise relaxing.  It would mostly depend on what triggers your panic attacks or anxiety.  You should visit a CoolSculpting provider to discuss these issues with them and see what there recommendations are for you.