I take Warfarin and also have a pacemaker. However from what I've read this shouldn't prevent me from having Coolsculpting/Cryolipolysis provided the area treated is not near to where the pacemaker is. Can you confirm if this is the case and if my mechanical valve replacements would prevent me from getting thw treatment?
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Hello and thank you for your question. I’m sorry to hear you are experiencing some swelling following your CoolSculpting treatment. Swelling can be a normal side effect from CoolSculpting, although it tends to go away on its own after a few days or weeks at most. At one year post-op, you s...
This is an excellent question. Since CoolSculpting is the only machine cleared by the FDA for cryolipolysis, it is critical you work with providers that use this advanced system. Cryolipolysis technology delivers controlled cooling to fat cells, crystalizing them so they can be eliminated...
I appreciate your question. Like most physicians, I tend to advise women to wait on elective procedures until after pregnancy and breastfeeding. While it may be a safe procedure to have while nursing, there is simply no reason to take any risk for a body contouring procedure. I recommend you...
