Is it safe to have cryolipolysis treatments on my abdomen 15 years post spinal fusion with rods and screws? A checkup with my orthopaedic surgeon 12 months ago confirmed that the fusions and hardware and all secure and intact. I was told that the cryolipolysis result can be improved with a followup appointment for fat cavitation and RF skin tightening. My research indicates that I cannot have the RF skin tightening because of the danger of heating the hardware…but is the fat cavitation safe?
May 2, 2018
Answer: You should be able to have Coolsculpting with no problems It sounds like you had your spinal fusion operation performed with an incision along the middle of your back; you should be able to have Coolsculpting with no problems. The only reason why spinal surgery may be a problem is if your incision is on the front or side of your abdomen; in this case Coolsculpting is still possible, but your treating Coolsculpting professional should check your abdomen for a hernia at the site of the scar. If you have any concerns at all, I would advise you to speak to your spinal surgeon before having Coolsculpting. As a general rule, surgical implants are not a concern when we are treating with Coolsculpting, as the applicator cools the skin and superficial fat only.
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May 2, 2018
Answer: You should be able to have Coolsculpting with no problems It sounds like you had your spinal fusion operation performed with an incision along the middle of your back; you should be able to have Coolsculpting with no problems. The only reason why spinal surgery may be a problem is if your incision is on the front or side of your abdomen; in this case Coolsculpting is still possible, but your treating Coolsculpting professional should check your abdomen for a hernia at the site of the scar. If you have any concerns at all, I would advise you to speak to your spinal surgeon before having Coolsculpting. As a general rule, surgical implants are not a concern when we are treating with Coolsculpting, as the applicator cools the skin and superficial fat only.
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June 12, 2017
Answer: Safely Coolsculpting, Scottsdale AZ There is no contraindication to doing cryolipolysis after spinal fusion, or most other surgical procedures. You would, however, want to wait for a period of healing before doing ANY additional procedures after major surgery.
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June 12, 2017
Answer: Safely Coolsculpting, Scottsdale AZ There is no contraindication to doing cryolipolysis after spinal fusion, or most other surgical procedures. You would, however, want to wait for a period of healing before doing ANY additional procedures after major surgery.
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