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How Common is Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia after Coolsculpting?

Published: May 9, 2022
Last Updated: October 22nd, 2024
Read Time: 6 Minutes
Category: Patients

When considering CoolSculpting®, paradoxical adipose hyperplasia is a major side effect you need to know about before making a final decision. Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia, or PAH, is a severe reaction that your body can have to the fat reduction process and can lead to lasting severe deformations of the skin and surrounding tissue.