Would using Cool Sculpt cause frostbite or permanent damage to my skin? I have Cold Uritcaria

November 16, 2014
Asked By:conniemarie in Poway, CA

I have a condition called Cold Urticaria which I consider severe. I react very quickly to anything cold that touches my skin, ie hives, pain. Would using the cool sculpt cause frostbite or permanent damage to my skin?

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November 19, 2014

Answer: Cold

Yuly Gorodisky, DO, FACOSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 19, 2014

Answer: Cold

Yuly Gorodisky, DO, FACOSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 17, 2014

Answer: Coolsculpting and Cold Urticaria

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 17, 2014

Answer: Coolsculpting and Cold Urticaria

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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December 1, 2014

Answer: CoolSculpting Contraindicated with Cold Urticaria

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December 1, 2014

Answer: CoolSculpting Contraindicated with Cold Urticaria

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November 21, 2014

Answer: No CoolSculpting If You Have Cold Induced Urticaria

November 21, 2014

Answer: No CoolSculpting If You Have Cold Induced Urticaria

November 19, 2014

Answer: Cold Uritcaria which results in pain and hives is a contraindication for Coolsculpting

November 19, 2014

Answer: Cold Uritcaria which results in pain and hives is a contraindication for Coolsculpting

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