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Does taking Celebrex (200mg) reduce the results of CoolSculpting since it's an anti-inflammatory medication?

I would like to know if taking Celebrex would cause the inflammatory response that releases the fat cells after CoolSculpting to be less effective. I would like to have some form of treatment like CoolSculpting done on my upper arms and love handle area. I tend to bruise easily (even before taking the Celebrex), so I want to know if this would be safe. I'm also prone to Cherry Angioma spots and am fair skinned. What treatment would be best?

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Coolsculpting

October 19th, 2016
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There is no research that indicates that these medication could alter coolsculpting results. 

Best of luck,

Sheila Nazarian MD,MMM

Web reference: http://www.nazarianplasticsurgery.com

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD
October 19th, 2016

Coolsculpting

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There is no research that indicates that these medication could alter coolsculpting results. 

Best of luck,

Sheila Nazarian MD,MMM

Learn more: http://www.nazarianplasticsurgery.com

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD

Does taking Celebrex (200mg) reduce the results of CoolSculpting since it's an anti-inflammatory medication?

August 15th, 2016
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Thank you for your question. Celebrex should not have any impact on your treatment. You may have more bruising, however, the treatment should be just as effective.
Regards, 

Web reference: http://torontosurgery.com/coolsculpting-toronto

Martin Jugenburg, MD
August 15th, 2016

Does taking Celebrex (200mg) reduce the results of CoolSculpting since it's an anti-inflammatory medication?

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Thank you for your question. Celebrex should not have any impact on your treatment. You may have more bruising, however, the treatment should be just as effective.
Regards, 

Learn more: http://torontosurgery.com/coolsculpting-toronto

Martin Jugenburg, MD

You should not see a negative impact on efficacy of CoolSculpting from taking Celebrex

March 21st, 2016
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You may in fact increase your risk of bruising a bit post procedure but should not impact the effectiveness of the treatment. Best of luck with your treatment to transformation!

Web reference: http://www.mirrormirrorhouston.com/coolsculpting

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
March 21st, 2016

You should not see a negative impact on efficacy of CoolSculpting from taking Celebrex

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You may in fact increase your risk of bruising a bit post procedure but should not impact the effectiveness of the treatment. Best of luck with your treatment to transformation!

Learn more: http://www.mirrormirrorhouston.com/coolsculpting

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD

Does taking Celebrex (200mg) reduce the results of CoolSculpting since it's an anti-inflammatory medication?

March 18th, 2016
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I am not aware of any evidence that taking an NSAID reduces the effectiveness of coolsculpting treatments due to their anti-inflammatory effects including Celebrex.

Web reference: http://lajollaskin.com

Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS
March 18th, 2016

Does taking Celebrex (200mg) reduce the results of CoolSculpting since it's an anti-inflammatory medication?

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I am not aware of any evidence that taking an NSAID reduces the effectiveness of coolsculpting treatments due to their anti-inflammatory effects including Celebrex.

Learn more: http://lajollaskin.com

Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS

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