I am a healthy HIV positive 41 yo man, is CoolSculpting safe for me?

Yes, CoolSculpting is safe in HIV positive patients.  Results are no different and there are no additional risk factors to the procedure.

Yes, CoolSculpting can be safely performed on patients who are HIV positive.  I have treated many HIV positive patients with CoolSculpting and have seen no problems.  

The only absolute contraindications to Coolsculpting are metal in the treatment area, cryoglobinemia and cold agglutinin disease.  HIV is not a contraindication. Coolsculpting involves no exposure to bodily fluids.  I would encourage you to engage in full disclosure with your provider however.  Good Luck with your Coolsculpting!  Here is some more information.

Dear healthymanohyeahbaby,
Yes, you are able to have CoolSculpting! There is no contraindication.
- Dr. Edward Tangchitnob

Thank you for your question! Yes, you are still a candidate for Cool Sculpting, and other procedures, in spite of your HIV status. You may want to look into a body contouring procedure that combines both liposuction with laser, radiofrequency (RF), or acoustic therapy to produce the best balance of fat reduction and skin tightening and smoothing for your body type and anatomy. We use a proprietary technique that we call IDEAL Liposuction. First off, all devices and instruments used are FDA-approved. These procedures are usually performed in the office, with only local anesthesia. Best of luck!

One of the many great things about CoolSculpting is it has relatively few contraindications for treatment.  HIV is not a contraindication to treatment.  I would recommend seeking out an experienced provider who can develop a treatment plan to best meet your goals.  Best of luck!

Hello and thank you for your question! There is absolutely no contraindication to coolsculpting with HIV! Have a great day!
Holly, RN

yes you can have the treatment if your are HIV positive. Your recovery and treatment would be the same regardless of your status 

Thank you for your question.  Patients who are HIV positive are still candidates for Coolsculpting.  The expected outcomes and healing are the same.  

Dear Healthy Man,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Yes, you are still a candidate for Cool Sculpting, and other procedures, in spite of your HIV status. You may want to look into a body contouring procedure that combines both liposuction with laser, radiofrequency (RF), or acoustic therapy to produce the best balance of fat reduction and skin tightening and smoothing for your body type and anatomy. We use a proprietary technique that we call IDEAL Liposuction. First off, all devices and instruments used are FDA-approved. These procedures are usually performed in the office, with only local anesthesia. We typically use Smart / Laser Liposuction or ultrasound to reduce dense, fibrous fat, and stimulate collagen formation; Radiofrequency-based skin tightening to maximize skin contraction; and Ultrasound, RF, or subcision (Z Wave, Venus, Cellfina) to treat cellulite. Patients go home the same day as surgery, do not need any narcotics postop for pain control, and can return to light exercise and work two days after their procedure. In my practice, we select the appropriate treatment for each patient based on their skin quality, amount of fat and surgical goals. It is best to answer your question during a face-to-face evaluation, when you can discuss your goals and expectations for the procedure, and you can have a physical examination to evaluate for that procedure. I recommend that you find a board-certified, or board-eligible plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Be sure to have all of your questions answered during a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, and review before and after pictures of similar patients whom have had this procedure. If you have any questions, call our office for assistance. Good luck!

Best,

Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS

Harvard educated plastic surgeon

Texas “Top Doc” 2017, 2018

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America’s Top Plastic Surgeons, Consumer’s Research Council, 2010 – 2018

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