Can I get CoolSculpting if I have had a shingles before?

We have been doing CoolSculpting over 6 years and we have not had this issue nor do I think it will happen again. However you can always do a round of antivirals beforehand just to be sure. It is not a contraindication for treatment although if you're in a current outbreak I would wait until it's calmed down and resolved.

Shingles is not a contraindication of CoolSculpting and you should be okay getting this procedure done again. Make sure you contact a board-certified physician or other experienced practitioners for safe and effective results.

That is not one of the current contraindications and you should be fine getting this procedure. Make sure you contact a board-certified physician or other experienced practitioners for safe and effective results.

Coolsculpting is not related to a shingles outbreak. Shingles is reactivated chicken pox from stress and extreme fatigue. As long as you have recovered from your outbreak, it is safe to have another Coolsculpting treatment. Best, Dr. Green

Thank you for your question. Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella virus, more frequently in patients over 50 years of age and with a compromised immune system. At the moment there is no medical evidence of an association of shingles reactivation after CoolSculpting. Hence, it is safe to proceed with your CoolSculpting treatment if your have no contraindications to cryolipolysis. Getting the vaccine for shingles may help prevent the disease and reoccurrence. I hope this help. All the best, Dr.Michon