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Will taking prednisone affect cool sculpting?

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Prednisone with Coolsculpting

May 10th, 2016
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I have no hard evidence that prednisone affects Coolsculpting, but I would say that it probably does. Steroids may protect fat cells that otherwise would have been killed. It also prevents the inflammatory response which carries out the removal of the dead fat cells. My vote is that Coolsculpting results are negatively affected by steroids.

Web reference: https://youtu.be/IpGXZx71Y6Y

Steven F. Weiner, MD


Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 10th, 2016

Prednisone with Coolsculpting

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I have no hard evidence that prednisone affects Coolsculpting, but I would say that it probably does. Steroids may protect fat cells that otherwise would have been killed. It also prevents the inflammatory response which carries out the removal of the dead fat cells. My vote is that Coolsculpting results are negatively affected by steroids.

Learn more: https://youtu.be/IpGXZx71Y6Y

Steven F. Weiner, MD


Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

CoolSculpting and Prednisone

July 6th, 2016
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Thanks for your question.With regard to prednisone affecting your CoolSculpting results that really depends on how often you take the medication.Taking Prednisone may affect the way your body eliminates fat during CoolSculpting process, but there is not an absolute statement.I would recommend discussing this with your surgeon and your prescribing doctor as well.I hope this is helpful.

Web reference: http://www.drsundin.com/non-invasive-procedures-richmond/zeltiq-coolsculpting/

Reps B. Sundin, MD

Reps B. Sundin, MD
Washington DC Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 29 reviews

July 6th, 2016

CoolSculpting and Prednisone

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Thanks for your question.With regard to prednisone affecting your CoolSculpting results that really depends on how often you take the medication.Taking Prednisone may affect the way your body eliminates fat during CoolSculpting process, but there is not an absolute statement.I would recommend discussing this with your surgeon and your prescribing doctor as well.I hope this is helpful.

Learn more: http://www.drsundin.com/non-invasive-procedures-richmond/zeltiq-coolsculpting/

Reps B. Sundin, MD

Reps B. Sundin, MD
Washington DC Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 29 reviews

Will taking prednisone affect cool sculpting?

May 19th, 2016
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Thank you for your question. Prednisone is not a contraindication, however, I would speak to your provider about it first. 

Regards, 

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Martin Jugenburg, MD
May 19th, 2016

Will taking prednisone affect cool sculpting?

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Thank you for your question. Prednisone is not a contraindication, however, I would speak to your provider about it first. 

Regards, 

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

Martin Jugenburg, MD

Prednisone and Coolsculpting

May 10th, 2016
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The question is why you are prednisone.  Prednisone itself is not a contraindication for coolsculpting but it is unclear to me what underlying condition you are being treating for.  Perhaps you can post the entire question. Best, Dr. Green

Web reference: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/coolsculpting-nyc

Michele S. Green, MD
May 10th, 2016

Prednisone and Coolsculpting

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The question is why you are prednisone.  Prednisone itself is not a contraindication for coolsculpting but it is unclear to me what underlying condition you are being treating for.  Perhaps you can post the entire question. Best, Dr. Green

Learn more: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/coolsculpting-nyc

Michele S. Green, MD

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