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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One of the things that happens when you consult with a board-certified dermatologist for a fat-eliminating technique such as Vanquish is that your skin quality is evaluated. If you are at risk for sagging, drooping skin after fat removal, then you wouldn’t be a good candidate. However, if you ha...
Vanquish treatments can result in "hot spots" during the treatment. Our patients can let us know if they have a hot spot so we can adjust the treatment wands slightly to help with the discomfort. Afterwards, these areas can be firm due to fat necrosis. As a surgeon, I've created areas of fat...
Hi,We have both machines and often do combo treatments. It is best not to do them on the same day. I agree with the other physicians that repeat Coolsculpting treatments to the same area be done at an interval of 6-8 weeks. For larger patients, we often debulk the fat first with Vanquish an...