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Does frost bite kill fat cells? (photo)

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In a botched at home cool sculpting attempt I have given myself frost bite. I placed cool packs directly on my sides for 15 min. and the hospital has confirmed that I gave myself frost bite. I've learned my lesson and WILL NOT do it again, it is swollen, red, painful and could have serious perminent damage. But if I have given myself frost bite for nothing I will be seriously pissed. So for the damage I have done, will I at least have killed some fat cells and have some effect of cool sculpting?

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