How safe is coolsculpting by zeltiq to remove excessive abdomen fat deposits for a patient that suffers from high blood pressure? Does taking a calcium channel blocker like Verapamil cause any risk?
December 3, 2011
Answer: Coolsculpting in a patient with hypertension
It is safe to have coolsculpting even though you have hypertension that is controlled through medication. Your blood pressure will rise during the initial part of the procedure when there is mild discomfort or if you get anxious.
The more important question is whether your abdominal fat is "fibrous." If it is soft and pinchable, it should go into the zeltiq probe easily. If it is firm, it will be much more difficult to treat with coolsculpting.
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December 3, 2011
Answer: Coolsculpting in a patient with hypertension
It is safe to have coolsculpting even though you have hypertension that is controlled through medication. Your blood pressure will rise during the initial part of the procedure when there is mild discomfort or if you get anxious.
The more important question is whether your abdominal fat is "fibrous." If it is soft and pinchable, it should go into the zeltiq probe easily. If it is firm, it will be much more difficult to treat with coolsculpting.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Zeltiq CoolSculpting is safe for those who suffer from high blood pressure
As there is no anesthetic or other medications used during the freezing treatment of CoolSculpting by Zeltiq, there is no contraindication to prevent someone with hypertension (elevated blood pressure) from having this treatment.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Zeltiq CoolSculpting is safe for those who suffer from high blood pressure
As there is no anesthetic or other medications used during the freezing treatment of CoolSculpting by Zeltiq, there is no contraindication to prevent someone with hypertension (elevated blood pressure) from having this treatment.
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