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Why doesn't anyone discuss the pain?

By Soniak on 15 Feb 2012

None of the doctors I spoke with told me how excruciatingly painful the recovery is. Everyone talks about the 'mild discomfort' for the first 10 minutes of the procedure till you get numb. Yeah but guess what, when you get un-numb after 3 days, your nerves have gone haywire and are firing off at random. yesterday, I woke up in the middle of the night howling in pain. It's non-stop stabbing with varying intensity and location. I honestly can't take it anymore. I want to curl up in my bed and never get out. NOTHING is helping!! all I've been doing all day at work is browsing the web for ppl with similar experiences and not surprisingly, have found plenty other ppl. I called up the spa and told them about my symptoms and they were very surprised (really???) and told me it's very unusual. They've prescribed what sounded like a nerve block, which I'll pick up on my way home from work. I am honestly never going to get this procedure EVER done again. agggggggggggggh

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Janie1970 17 May 2013

I'm on day 7 and my lower stomach is in severe pain! I have been putting cold ice packs on it but it hurts really bad! I hope there's a difference. This procedure has beeway too painful

tamarav 13 May 2013

Its better tojoin a gym,eat well,drink water, and at least look at cute guys at a gym.

Janie1970 13 May 2013

I did all that for 7 months! Personal trainer and all!! Everything toned up except my Gut!!!!

tamarav 13 May 2013

I wont either, and cannot reccommend it to anyone. The pain is intense. I am in day 13, and its finally a little bit better. I can button my pants today as well. Its barberic.

Janie1970 13 May 2013

I'm on day 3 or 4 and I only have a strange pain when someone bumps into me. I have been very cautious and I'm only wearing baggy clothes because my stomach feels really weird to the touch. Feels numb but I have some feeling. Strange feeling. My stomach is swollen to!

Janie1970 9 May 2013

I had my coolsculpting done last night. I had my upper and lower stomach done. She started with the lower and I was under the impression that there was no pain! Omg! It hurt so bad, I went pale and got real clammy! I clenched the sides of the chair and almost made her stop. She told me to try and hold on for 10 more minuted then it will be numb. She also acted as if I was the only person that has ever complained! In fact it hurt to talk because talking made my stomach move!!! Anyways the pain did settle down a little and the upper was not as painful. I will not do it again because of the pain. I'm on day 2. She said my stomach will be numb for at least 3 or 4 days. It's very tender!

tamarav 13 May 2013

You are not the only one who complained. She just wasnt professional. I had intense pain during,and for these 13 days after. Today its a little bit better. This is not a good procedure. I do not reccommend to anyone.

Pepperbowman 6 May 2013

Had my second treatment on my lower abs 6 days ago? The pain during was the worst pain I have ever felt. Thought I was going to pass out and that lasted for 45 minutes. My upper abs are swollen and sore and that area was not treated. The pins and needles feeling that everyone describes is almost non existent not sure why I had so much pain during anyone else experience this?

tamarav 13 May 2013

You ARE NOT alone. Its not a good idea to do this.

tamarav 6 May 2013

I was in pain from the second they sucked my stomach fat into that device. I had small stabbing pain for the first four days of recovery. The fifth day was horribly painful. I couldnt wear any bottoms. It felt hot . I took painkillers, used cold packs. And even the shower hurt the area. I dont recommend this procedure. I found it barberic.

tamarav 6 May 2013

lorerui 12 Mar 2013

hello to everybody! i would l like to know now that is more than one year since your procedure was done, how do you feel? are u still sometimes in pain? numbness or sensitivity? and what about the results? are they still visible? i really want to know to see if is worth it to do it on me...

Bluedots 12 Mar 2013

Hi... I had it done a year ago on abdomen and flanks. Only one time per area. I have no residual numbness or any odd sensations whatsoever. I'm not convinced that it did much for me but I guess it's supposed to be a subtle difference... Like 20% of the fat from the area, so maybe it did more than I realize. Doing it a second time would likely help. So expensive tho!

Soniak 12 Mar 2013

There is no residual sensation/pain from the procedure, but unfortunately i didn't see any results. I really had faith in this procedure because i was convinced of the technology so i am pretty disappointed.

lorerui 12 Mar 2013

thank you for your honesty!

lorerui 12 Mar 2013

thank you for answer me,i really appreciate it.

jojolu1212 16 Apr 2013

How long did the pain last? I am one week out now and experiencing the excrutiating pain that is hard to bear. It is true neuropathic pain...nerves have been injured during the procedure and are trying to regenerate. The problem is that this type of pain can lead to long term chronic pain syndromes, so I am interested on when you started feeling better. Thank you.

Ibagoalie 6 May 2013

I've had different areas done and after the initial week or two of varying symptoms, I have not had any pain, numbness, etc. I have also had great results, especially in the upper abs!

Keegansmom 10 Dec 2012

I had my procedure done 13 days ago and yesterday was the first day I felt good. I did have to ice my lower abdomen last night and today for just a few minutes. I did not call and get any pain killers instead I used ice to dull the pain. The doctors on here said it will not effect your results if you use ice. It got me though the pain. I hope to see some good results from all of this pain also. Really wish I had been told about the pain ahead of time and offered something for it. My doctor said only one person has ever called in for pain medication with the procedure. I find that hard to believe as this was really intense pain. If it is true then I must be the exception and part of the 2-5% they quote. Not sure who to believe after reading so many other posts about the pain. It seems to me if you do the abdomen you have the pain! I still have 3 more treatments in my purchase but not sure what to do. They recommend doing the same area two times to get good results.. Has anyone gotten good results with just one treatment? Also is the upper abdomen as painful as the lower abdomen? Any answers would be appreciated.

Ibagoalie 28 Dec 2012

I had my flanks and upper abs done (not at same time, but a month apart) Flanks, no issues, just numb. Upper abs, mild stinging, jabbing. Ice helped a lot, but didn't really need anything more than that and it was infrequent. Having lower abs done in Feb. I think that area will definitely have more noticeable pain, but now that I know what to expect, I think it will be manageable. I believe a lot of people that have tons of pain have multiple areas done at once and I have also heard that if you have had a child, that area is more sensitive. It would be nice for the Doctors to give more information. Without this forum, I would have been more panicky.

COMomof2 3 Jan 2013

Yes! I have had great results with just one treatment! I had my lower abs done and was told I would need two. That wasn't the case. Instead I had my upper abs done because it worked so well I had a line where the machine stopped.

Mom2Ovia 14 Feb 2013

I am a physician, I have had coolsculpting in my practice for 3 years now. When I first got the device, I had it done myself, I was one of the few who got terrible pain, immediately after (doubled over) and for days later as well. I can say that most my patients don't experience that but it is common enough that I tell them to call for pain meds if needed. In my experience it is more common with the large hand piece and if someone has the pain with it then on the next treatment I use 2 small instead and that makes the pain virtually non existent or at least tolerable without meds. I never had pain when I treat the sides or back. Good luck,, don't be afraid to go back.

tamarav 6 May 2013

I am in horrible pain, had it done five days ago. Just one area, the lower abdomen costed $1,400.00. I am using ice and topical pain creme. What a nitemare.

waitingandwaiting 24 Jul 2012

I had cool sculpting done on my luv handles 6 days ago. I have had pain of varying degrees everyday. I am fairly fit, but seem to have accumulated fat around my middle that I can't seem to diet or exercise off. I don't generally bruise easily and did bruise quite a bit. I am still numb, have transient itching and dull to moderate pain all the time. I am most frustrated that I seem to be bigger in the treatment areas than before! My skin/fat hangs over my clothes worse than ever!! When will I get back to the pre-op me??? --I know the fat destruction takes 2-3 months, but how long before I will be back to normal? I understand some inflammation is involved, but for how much longer? I wish someone at the doctor's office had mentioned compression...I actually bought a girdle at a vintage store on the 4th day and it really helps with pain while I'm wearing it. I don't wear it more than about 3-4 hours a day, as I am not sure if it will effect my circulation and healing. Can someone comment or answer me on these points?