Does CoolSculpting affect your organs?

Answer: No Damage to Organs

CoolSculpting will not cause damage to your internal organs. The technology was actually developed after scientists studied several cases that showed that our fat cells are hypersensitive to cold, much more so than our skin, nerves, muscle, or organs.

Does CoolSculpting damage liver?

CoolSculpting Effectiveness

There's no damage to your liver. Side effects are mild, too, and go away after a short time. On average, it lessens the amount of fat in targeted areas by 10%-25%.

Does CoolSculpting affect the kidneys?

Answer: CoolSculpting® isn't known to have any effect on kidneys. Thank you for your question. Having a minimally invasive procedure such as CoolSculpting to get rid of excess fat around your hips, or “love handles,” should not affect the function of your kidneys whatsoever.

What are the health risks for CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting is generally a safe, low-risk procedure. Common side effects are usually mild, and may include pain or decreased sensation in the targeted area. Some people may feel faint, nauseated, or dizzy during the procedure, or may develop a rash, swelling, or other discoloration afterward.

Can CoolSculpting cause permanent damage?

Coolsculpting doesn't cause nerve damage. However, numbness is common, according to the Center for Aesthetics. This can last for a few weeks. It can also come and go.

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Why should I not get CoolSculpting?

Coolsculpting is a fat removal treatment, not a skin tightening treatment. If you have loose skin around the area being treated, the procedure might actually make that loose skin looser. Once the fat is gone, the already lax skin might not be able to spring back and might become saggier.

Is CoolSculpting worth the risk?

RealSelf members who said CoolSculpting is “Worth It” saw a significant improvement. Results can be permanent, if you don't gain weight later. Reducing excess body fat can be a strong motivator to kick-start a healthy lifestyle that includes a wholesome diet and exercise.

What happens if you do too much CoolSculpting?

If you have too many sessions, you might lose enough fat that additional treatments won't do much good. It's also possible to have so much Coolsculpting that the treated area ends up looking concave or indented.

Does CoolSculpting affect the heart?

Answer: Coolsculpting and cardiac risk

There is no increased cardiac risk associated with CoolSculpting. Patients do occasionally experience a vasovagal reaction after treatment but recover quickly.

Can CoolSculpting cause stomach problems?

Many patients experience mild swelling and tenderness after getting CoolSclupting to the abdominal area. If your abdomen feels hard to touch, I would call the Dermatologist who performed your procedure and seek their recommendation. Typically, swelling and pain will resolve on its own after several days.

Can CoolSculpting damage ovaries?

CoolSculpting does not reach below the fat level and cannot affect any organs – including the ovaries. Many of my patients have become pregnant after CoolSculpting. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist to see if you are a good candidate for CoolSculpting.

Does CoolSculpting affect the lymphatic system?

Liposuction, CoolSculpting, Butt Lift, and other body contouring procedures can damage lymph vessels. This causes inflammation and a buildup of fluid in the areas targeted by surgery. Lymphatic massage guides this fluid back into the lymphatic circulatory system.

Can CoolSculpting cause blood clots?

Coolsculpting is extremely safe and there is no risk of blood clots or fat clots associated with it. The only side effect you might experience is slight numbness and bruising which is temporary.

Does CoolSculpting help with fatty liver?

Answer: CoolSculpting Does not Affect Liver

CoolSculpting only target subcutaneous fat, it does not treat a fatty liver. As the procedure processes out the fat cells over a 2-3 month period, there is no spike in triglycerides and is therefore completely safe even with liver conditions are a consideration.

Does CoolSculpting affect bloodwork?

Answer: Coolsculpting and blood work

C-reactive protein and sed rate are inflammatory markers and are very non specific but 4 weeks after treatment is outside the window. One simple way is to repeat the test and see which way its trending but overall unlikely to be coolsculpting related.

Can CoolSculpting damage your nerves?

Many patients who undergo CoolSculpting, experience an intense burning-like sensation and can even develop permanent nerve damage. And you usually need five treatment sessions to get the results you're looking for.

Can CoolSculpting raise blood pressure?

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.

What not to do after CoolSculpting?

STAY COOL. There's typically minimal recovery time with Coolsculpting, but we recommend you avoid high, direct heat and activities that cause strain or increase your body temperature such as heavy lifting or vigorous exercise 24 hours following your treatment.

Does CoolSculpting raise cholesterol?

When CoolSculpting kills fat cells, they're processed by your lymph system alone. None of the components — including the fat — enter your bloodstream. That's why CoolSculpting has no effect on your cholesterol levels.

Why am I bigger after CoolSculpting?

Water Retention After CoolSculpting®

One of the first things that many patients experience is bloating or swelling in the treated area, particularly common in the abdominal region. This bloating is the result of water retention and is completely normal.

How many pounds of fat can CoolSculpting remove?

To be clear, CoolSculpting is a body contouring treatment and is not intended to help with weight loss, so it's very unlikely that you will lose a significant amount of weight when you use this treatment. However, most patients will be able to lose at least two to five pounds of body fat when they use the treatment.

Where does fat go after CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting essentially kills the number of fat cells, so there are less of them in your body. Fat cells compromised by CoolSculpting become a waste product and then are processed by the lymphatic system and eliminated from the body permanently. These fat cells will not be regenerated by the body.

What are the cons of body sculpting?

The main downside to invasive body sculpting treatments like liposuction or fat transfer injections is the downtime and possible scarring. Our patients often have to take at least a few days off of work and are unable to resume exercise and other strenuous activities for a few weeks.

What is better than CoolSculpting?

The main difference between the two procedures is the type of lipolysis technology they use to dissolve and break up fat tissues. Sculpsure uses laser heat technology to melt away fat cells, while CoolSculpting freezes them away using its advanced cryolipolysis (or fat freezing) procedure.

Is liposuction better than CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting is best suited for removing small amounts of fat. While liposuction can remove up to 8 liters of body fat, CoolSculpting can eliminate up to 25% of fat cells in the treated area with each treatment.