Santa Monica Dermatologists

Normal To Have Severe Pain Post CoolSculpt? How Long Will It Last?

I had Cool Sculpt of abdomen, 5 months post lipo, as well as flanks. My flanks was mildly sore. I am two weeks post Cool Sculpt and am wearing Lidoderm patches for severe nerve pain in the ab area. Seems to be radiating out from near the belly button. I have tried Steroid Shot, 3 days neurotin 300mg 3x day, Toradol - on day 3/5. I have a rx to pick up in the am for Dose Pack steroids. Any idea how long to resolve? My dr has not seen this in other patients. Will this resolve?

Although less common than other side effects, significant pain, including cutaneous pain or skin sensitivity has been reported after CoolSculpting.  It seems that this is more common in the abdominal area than in other areas.  This pain is described as pins and needles, tingling, sharp, burning, stabbing, shooting and/or cramping. The onset of pain may commence either immediately after treatment or up to 1 week after treatment.  The pain usually resolves in severak weeks.  The steroids, pain medication and neurontin may help it to resolve sooner.  However, since this is relatively rare complication, it is hard to be an exact time frame on it. 

Karyn Grossman, MD

Santa Monica Dermatologist

How Much Does MiraDry Cost?

Is there a per treatment cost or is it usually priced as a package?

Because 2 treatments are required to achieve long-lasting reduction in underarm perspiration, my office charges for the first treatment and the second treatment is  complimentary in order to ensure both treatments are completed.

Karyn Grossman, MD

Santa Monica Dermatologist

How Long Does Miradry Work For?

I was wondering if you have to continue to receive treatments for Miradry to be effective? Does it treat sweating and BO?

MiraDry consists of 2 treatments, spaced at approximately 3 months apart.  In some occasions, a third treatment may be necessary.  Preliminary studies show results lasting 2 years, but results should be permanent as the procedure destroys both sweat and odor glands which do not regenerate.  It treats both underarm sweat as well as odor.

Karyn Grossman, MD

Santa Monica Dermatologist