Zeltiq Coolsculpting and High Blood Pressure?

Question

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?

Burton M. Sundin, MD · Answer

For your own health, your blood pressure should be under control for any procedure. Controlled hypertension on medication that you can tolerate is not a contraindication for Coolsculpting.

Lawrence W. Shaw, MD · Answer

Controlled hypertension or high blood pressure by itself is not a contraindication to undergoing a CoolSculpting procedure. Only a thorough physical exam and a review of your complete medical history can determine if you are an ideal candidate. Seek out the advice of a certified CoolSculpting practice. Good luck.

Melissa Chiang, MD, FAAD · Answer

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.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

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.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.

	There is no contraindication for a patient with controlled high blood pressure to undergo CoolSculpting procedure (as long as they are a good candidate).  Speak with your treated doctor and tell him/her about your medical history.

	Best Wishes!

Zeltiq Coolsculpting and High Blood Pressure?

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