Can you get fat freezing over a pin and plated area?

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I would like to get fat freezing over my outer thigh area. I also have titanium pin and plates in my right hip area from an accident 10 years ago. I am worried the freezing could be dangerous over the plates?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

A CoolSculpting treatment will only affect the fat and temporarily affect the skin.  It will not affect the tissues below the fat layer.  So, it would be safe to have a CoolSculpting treatment on the outer thigh while having metal pins and plates in the hip bone.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes you can absolutely get CoolSculpting over plate and pins since only the fat cells are targeted. Best of luck to you.
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Vibha Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  Coolsculpting will only affect the fat cells in the treated areas.  Previous surgeries including pins or plates will not be an issue.  Be sure to get a consultation with a coolsculpting, experienced provider for best advice!! Good luck to you!

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