61%
20 reviews
Worth It Rating
Our index shows the percentage of community members saying this was "Worth it". See cosmetic treatment rankings
How Long Does Cool Lipo Swelling Last?
I had Cool Lipo on my flank area and the area along the muffin top on my back side. I still feel swollen and feel hard spots when lying on my back. Am I really still swollen? I didn't have a lot taken out, but I feel like I'm bigger than I was before. How long until this subsides?
Asked 35 months ago by
LorraineL in Las Vegas
+1
Swelling common following all Lipo for several weeks
Have no fear--what you are experiencing sounds normal. I counsel patients--whether CoolLipo or traditional tumescent liposuction, that swelling often worsens 2-4 weeks following the procedure. Induration, or areas of firm, "hard" spots" can appear around this time and can take 2-3 months to resolve. It is a good sign following CoolLipo, as the induration signals collagen stimulation and subsequent tissue tightening. I tell patients never to judge a...
more