Can people w/ Lupus benefit from non-surgical fat cell death/reduction procedures even though apoptosis is decreased by Lupus?

December 27, 2016
Asked By:VeniceBeach37 in Venice, CA

I have Minocycline-Induced Lupus. My symptoms (knee effusion/synovitis) ceased immediately after stopping the Rx. I tried CoolSculpting 1yr ago, did not lose fat & gained more in the treatment areas due to PAH. I now know the lupus is what contributed to my fat cells NOT dying + the resulting fat cell hyperplasia. Is BTL Vanquish ME stronger than CoolSculpting in the sense that it will actually cause fat cell death even in people w/ decreased cell death (apoptosis) due to their Lupus?

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December 29, 2016

Answer: Lupus & Coolsculpting, Vanquish--Paradoxal adipose hyperplasia Needs VASER HI DEF, ThermiRF, ultrasound

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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December 29, 2016

Answer: Lupus & Coolsculpting, Vanquish--Paradoxal adipose hyperplasia Needs VASER HI DEF, ThermiRF, ultrasound

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 7, 2017

Answer: Consider Vaser Liposuction

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January 7, 2017

Answer: Consider Vaser Liposuction

December 29, 2016

Answer: PAH from Coolsculpting correction

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Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
December 29, 2016

Answer: PAH from Coolsculpting correction

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Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist

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