CoolSculpting has helped many people across the United States to reduce unwanted fat on specific parts of their body. This weight loss procedure has been approved by the FDA as safe and effective. 

The treatment is designed to help people in NYC get rid of stubborn fat spots that won’t go away with just dieting and exercise. Although there are many benefits to CoolSculpting, and it is relatively safe, there are potential side effects that everyone should know about. If your issue is not listed on the below list, do not hesitate to reach out to our doctors for more information.

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Please call us at 212-447-1155 if you have any questions about CoolSculpting in NYC or would like to schedule your free consultation.

Is the cold applicator going to give me frostbite?

Worldwide over two million treatments have been done, and there is only one recorded case of frostbite. This was the cause of a practitioner’s error. The frostbite resolved itself without damage to skin or its color

Does this weight loss treatment cause bumps or dimples?

CoolSculpting offers consistent and even reduction of fat. The procedure is designed to get rid of bumps and dimples

Does CoolSculpting increase cholesterol?

The weight loss process eliminates through the lymphatic system. Analysis of blood samples of post-treatment patients shows no changes in the blood lipid levels or cholesterol levels.

CoolSculpting is a great and useful way to reduce unwanted fat in the body. For more information, please reach out to us in our med spa New York.

Body Areas

Which area of the body has the most side effects? CoolSculpting is a targeted weight loss treatment, which means that weight loss comes only from parts of the body that are treated. No place is worse than any other. Side effects do tend to be more apparent for those that use larger applicators on the lower abdomen). Of course, it is imperative to know that results vary on an individual basis.

Rare Side Effects

Are there any rare side effects associated with CoolSculpting? Yes, rare issues can occur. If a person suffers from cryoglobulinemia or paroxysmal, he/she should not go for CoolSculpting.

Do serious side effects exist? Serious issues are very rare for this type of treatment. To this day, not a single life-threatening case of CoolSculpting exists. Before going for treatments, a patient will meet with a doctor to discuss medical history and underlying problems. This is the best method to determine if CoolSculpting is right for you.

Can I get nerve damage from treatments? Multiple studies indicate that there is no direct connection between treatments and long-term nerve damage. It is normal to feel numb after a session, and that numbness can last for up to six weeks. The numbness is not associated with nerve damage.

Issues exist with almost any medical or cosmetic treatment. CoolSculpting does have risks associated with it, but those risks are minimal and not always experienced. CoolSculpting is safe, effective, and has few side effects.

Schedule your consultation

Please call us at 212-447-1155 if you have any questions about CoolSculpting in NYC or would like to schedule your free consultationWe are conveniently located near Midtown at 30 East 40th Street, Suite 806, (between Madison and Park) New York, NY 10016.

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