Is it safe for me to have Coolsculpting treatment on my chin area if I have Crohn's disease?

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Hi, I am thinking about having a Coolsculpting treatment on my chin area. My concerns are that I have Crohn's disease, a long-term condition where my gut becomes inflamed. I am on medication but they lower my immune system. Please can you let me know if it is safe for me to have the Cryo Lipo treatment. I have been told by a clinic I can, but I am concerned it may affect my health. Many thanks.

Danielle Shanley, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I would consult with your doctor and ask them if it is OK to do CoolSculpting. If they give you the green light, you will just need to bring a doctor's note to the clinic that is performing the CoolSculpting.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

there shoudnt be a reason why you cannot get coolsculpting, but you need to get it cleared by your medical physician, I find that liposuction or facetite is easier and faster and gives more neck contouring. trusculpt ID has less inflammation than coolscupting. Best, Dr. Emer.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

It is safe to get CoolSculpting even if you have Chron's Disease. CoolSculpting is generally only unsafe if you have a hernia, in which case you should hold off. CoolSculpting and Chron's Disease have no interactions with each other.

Vinay Aggarwal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. 
I specialize in CoolSculpitng at my Los Angeles-based practice. If you have a preexisting medical condition, like Crohn's, then I always advise consulting closely with your doctor before you are cleared for the procedure. Only your doctor has a complete picture of your health context. 
I wish you luck on the rest of your journey.   
Vinay Aggarwal, MD

Is it safe for me to have Coolsculpting treatment on my chin area if I have Crohn's disease?

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