Important safety information

During the procedure patients may experience sensations of pulling, tugging, mild pinching, intense cold, tingling, stinging, aching and cramping at the treatment site. These sensations may subside as the area becomes numb. Following the procedure, typical side effects include redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching, skin sensitivity and numbness. Numbness can persist for up to several weeks. A sensation of fullness in the back of the throat may occur after submental treatment. These rare and very rare adverse events have the following reported rates (approximate occurrences per number of treatment cycles): paradoxical hyperplasia (1/3000 [0.033%]); late-onset pain (1/6000 [0.017%]); severe pain (1/6000 [0.017%]); hyperpigmentation (1/11000 [0.009%]); freeze burn (1/15000 [0.006%]); treatment area demarcation (1/20000 [0.005%]); vasovagal symptoms (1/30000 [0.003%]); subcutaneous induration (1/30000 [0.003%]); cold panniculitis (1/60000 [0.002%]) and hernia (1/185000 [0.001%]).^¹ The CoolSculpting^® procedure is not for everyone. Patients should not have the CoolSculpting^® procedure if they suffer from cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease or paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria.^¹ The CoolSculpting^® procedure is not a treatment for obesity.^² CoolSculpting^® is not a weight-loss procedure and should not replace a healthy diet and active lifestyle.

Treatment results may vary. All models shown have been treated with CoolSculpting^®. You should always consult a healthcare professional to help you decide if CoolSculpting^® is right for you and provide you with a full list of side effects.

References

1. Allergan. CoolSculpting^® system user manual. BRZ-101-TUM-EN4-K. August 2020.

2. FDA 510(K) summary document, January 2020. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf19/K193566.pdf. [June 2024]

The suitability of CoolSculpting^® treatment on an individual patient basis should always be considered as part of the assessment and consultation process. CoolSculpting^® is not suitable for all patients. Please consult the ‘Directions for Use’ prior to the procedure. Patient results may vary.

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