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I understand that coolsculpting can not be done for someone on blood thinners?

I take aggenox and cannot go without it as I am at risk for stroke due to a blood thickening disorder. I have had surgeries and colonoscopies without problem. Can I not have this procedure?

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Coolsculpting and Blood Thinners

May 28th, 2014
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Coolsculpting is a great procedure for reducing a fat bulge in a given area.  Blood thinners are not a contraindication for the procedure.  You may get much more bruised from the procedure if you are on blood thinners.  Since Coolsculpting is not an invasive procedure you should be able to tolerate it after a medical clearance from your dermatologist.

Web reference: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/coolsculpting-nyc

Michele S. Green, MD
May 28th, 2014

Coolsculpting and Blood Thinners

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Coolsculpting is a great procedure for reducing a fat bulge in a given area.  Blood thinners are not a contraindication for the procedure.  You may get much more bruised from the procedure if you are on blood thinners.  Since Coolsculpting is not an invasive procedure you should be able to tolerate it after a medical clearance from your dermatologist.

Learn more: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/coolsculpting-nyc

Michele S. Green, MD

I understand that coolsculpting can not be done for someone on blood thinners?

February 8th, 2014
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There is no contraindication for CoolSculpting on a patient taking blood thinners. Obviously you might bruise more then average but this will resolve over time.
Kurtis Martin, MD
February 8th, 2014

I understand that coolsculpting can not be done for someone on blood thinners?

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There is no contraindication for CoolSculpting on a patient taking blood thinners. Obviously you might bruise more then average but this will resolve over time.
Kurtis Martin, MD

Coolsculpting and Blood Thinners

December 20th, 2013
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It is still possible to do Coolsculpting on people who are taking blood thinners. As long as you accept the risk that there is an increased possibility of developing bruising after the procedure.
Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS
December 20th, 2013

Coolsculpting and Blood Thinners

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It is still possible to do Coolsculpting on people who are taking blood thinners. As long as you accept the risk that there is an increased possibility of developing bruising after the procedure.
Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS

CoolSculpting and blood thinners

December 19th, 2013
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It is possible to perform a CoolSculpting treatment on someone taking blood thinners, but it more likely that there could be some temporary bruising after the procedure.  

Michael I. Echavez, MD

Michael I. Echavez, MD
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 18 reviews

December 19th, 2013

CoolSculpting and blood thinners

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It is possible to perform a CoolSculpting treatment on someone taking blood thinners, but it more likely that there could be some temporary bruising after the procedure.  

Michael I. Echavez, MD

Michael I. Echavez, MD
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 18 reviews

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