Can have Coolsculpting/Cryolipolysis on my neck when both my Aortic & Pulmonary valves have had mechanical replacements?

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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?

Monica Boen, MD · Answer

Your heart valves should not be a contraindication for a CoolSculpting treatment. Make sure you are working with a board-certified dermatologist who has extensive experience in CoolSculpting and notify them of your medical history. Through a thorough examination and discussion of your history, concerns and goals, you should be able to create a treatment plan that is both safe and effective for you.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I would not see any problem having a CoolSculpting treatment to the neck in a patient with heart valve replacements and a pacemaker.  I would be sure to mention this issue to the physician treating you though.

Martin Everhard, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

The presence of heart valves is not a contraindication for CoolSculpting.  I have treated patients on blood thinner without noting bruising.  After treating the double chin any bruising will be very prominent so be aware.

Kent V. Hasen, MD · Answer

Mechanical heart valves are not a contraindication to treatment with CoolSculpting.  I would still discuss this with your provider, but it should not prevent you from having CoolSculpting of the chin.

Can have Coolsculpting/Cryolipolysis on my neck when both my Aortic & Pulmonary valves have had mechanical replacements?

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