Is CoolSculpting useful for large a lipoma?

July 30, 2018
Asked By:russtarg in Palo Alto, CA

I am an 84 year old man with a large lipoma on my lower back, right side. It is about 5 inches in diameter, and is beginning to cause a little pain. I am in good health, with a blood clotting disfunction since birth, Am I a candidate for Coolsclpting to remove the lipona

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August 1, 2018

Answer: Coolsculpting and LIpomas

John Tang, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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August 1, 2018

Answer: Coolsculpting and LIpomas

John Tang, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
July 31, 2018

Answer: CoolSculpting For Lipomas

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
July 31, 2018

Answer: CoolSculpting For Lipomas

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
July 31, 2018

Answer: Liposuction is a great procedure for the removal of lipomas. By undergoing liposuction, you are not an increased risk of develop

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 31, 2018

Answer: Liposuction is a great procedure for the removal of lipomas. By undergoing liposuction, you are not an increased risk of develop

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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August 6, 2018

Answer: 85 year old with lipoma and blood clotting disorder; coolsculpting?

Susan Buenaventura, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: 85 year old with lipoma and blood clotting disorder; coolsculpting?

Susan Buenaventura, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 31, 2018

Answer: It is not clear what lipomas or cysts will do in the face of coolsculpting.

July 31, 2018

Answer: It is not clear what lipomas or cysts will do in the face of coolsculpting.

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