Listed below are the conditions that are likely to make you ineligible for cryolipolysis and should not pursue treatment. That being said, if your condition is mild-to-moderate, you may still be eligible. Please review contraindications and instructions below. 

 

Contraindications:

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Cryolipolysis should not be performed on people with obesity. Also, it should not be performed on areas of skin that are cut or injured, contain severe varicose veins, dermatitis, or other skin lesions.

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People who have abnormal cold sensitivity or cold intolerance are not suitable candidates. The procedure is not recommended for people who have the following conditions:

• Raynaud’s disease. A rare condition in which cold temperatures can impede blood flow to the fingers and toes.

• Cryoglobulinemia. A type of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels) caused by abnormal proteins that become solid or gel-like in the presence of cold temperatures. It is associated with blocked blood vessels and other problems.

• Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria. A very rare autoimmune disease in which red blood cells are damaged during exposure to cold.

• Cold urticaria. A rare condition in which the skin develops red, itchy spots (hives) after exposure to cold temperatures.

• Cold agglutinin disease. A rare type of autoimmune hemolytic anemia in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own red blood cells. The condition is often triggered or made worse by cold temperatures.

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Other conditions that pose a risk include

• Pregnancy or breast-feeding

• Nerve disorders, such as diabetes-related neuropathy

• Inflammatory skin disorders

• Skin conditions caused by immune system disorders, such as eczema or psoriasis