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Is There Any Link Between Cancer and Cool Sculpting?

ThethinmeAug 17, 2012
I am paranoid about the scheduled killing of cells and if there is a possible risk of cel mutation which leads to cancer. Thank you,

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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answered on Apr 29, 2013
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Dr. Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Dr. Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jul 21, 2014
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Dr. Daniel Shapiro, MD
Dr. Daniel Shapiro, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Sep 23, 2014
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Dr. Steven Hacker, MD
Dr. Steven Hacker, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Sep 13, 2012
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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 25, 2012
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Dr. Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS
Dr. Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Apr 5, 2017
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