Can coolsculpting be used on a patient with Ehlers Danlos syndrome hypermobility type?

Question

I have hypermobility type Ehlers Danlos syndrome (HEDS) a genetic collagen disorder that causes my soft tissue, mainly ligaments, to be plastic and not elastic. I would like to use cool sculpting to lose the the couple inches of subcutaneous fat I have in my belly and upper back. The excess bugle askly causes me extra pain due to myofascial pulls. Would cool sculpting be bad for me with respect to the HEDS? EDS doctors have no clue if this would be a bad idea. Thanks

Paul Pietro, MD · Answer

Hello njtxnilima,Thank you for sharing your question. HEDS would not be a contraindication to having CoolSculpting and as long as your in person evaluation shows you are a "good candidate" for CoolSculpting you can expect to achieve the results. you desire. Be well.

Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD · Answer

Dear njtxnilima:I have treated a number of patients with Ehlers-Danlos hypermobility type with excellent results and no related side effects. I see no reason for concern.All the best,   Dr. Clark

Gerald Pierone Jr., MD · Answer

Hello and thanks for posting.
There is no inherent reason to believe that Cool Sculpting would be a problem for someone with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. One of our staff members actually has HEDS and has been treated Cool Sculpting with no problems.
  
Good luck!

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Can coolsculpting be used on a patient with Ehlers Danlos syndrome hypermobility type?

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