Fat freezing or CoolSculpting is a noninvasive medical technique that helps destroy unwanted fat cells beneath the skin.
There are several advantages to CoolSculpting, but anyone thinking about getting the procedure done should also be informed of the potential adverse effects.
Is it Safe?
The Food and Drug Administration has approved cryolipolysis treatments like fat freezing for clinical use. It is an effective, safe, and relatively side-effect-free alternative to traditional liposuction. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of data on the long-term effects of these treatments because they are so novel.
Risks and side effects
Some common side effects include:
Aching or Pain
Some patients report minor pain, stinging, or aching at the treatment site for a few hours after the procedure. The treatment’s use of extremely low temperatures could be to blame.
A study from 2015 reviewed the results of people who completed 554 cryolipolysis procedures over one year. The review found that post-treatment pain usually lasted 3-11 days and went away independently.
Temporary Irritation
The process’s frigid temperatures could cause skin irritation that may lead to:
- Temporary skin discoloration
- swelling
- bruising
Most of these cases clear up on their own within a few weeks.
Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia
Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia is a rare but severe complication of CoolSculpting. This occurs when the treated area’s fat cells enlarge rather than shrink. The aetiology of paradoxical adipose hyperplasia after the treatment process is unclear, but it is more common in male patients. Although paradoxical adipose hyperplasia is more of an aesthetic concern than a health risk, it does necessitate corrective liposuction or another surgical removal of the enlarged fat cells.
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