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I Did Coolsculpting Procedure 3 Weeks Ago, Not Seeing Results. Is This Normal?
Hi, i did coolsculpting procedure 3 weeks ago on my lower and upper abdomen. I still have pain and discomfort. Even touching is painful let alone pressing. It also sometimes feel itchy here and there on the abdomen but there is no more bruising or redness. There has been no improvement on the reduction of fats yet. Please help as my doctor is not very informative and the nurse just says it is common.
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SheelaA
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CoolSculpting Results
Typically, there is minimal to no downtime after CoolSculpting though patients may experience temporary pain or discomfort. Side effects can include redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness to the touch, cramping, itching, tingling, and numbness. You may start to see changes as quickly as three weeks after your treatment, and will experience the most dramatic results after two months. But your body will still flush out fat cells and continues doing so for up to four to six months after...
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Coolsculpting is gradual over 2-4 months!
SheelaA, hang in there- cool sculpting results are gradual over 2-4 months. the ultimate results depend on how the patient, number of treatments, handpeice size, and orientation are optimized to "sculpt" the body. Tenderness in the treatment area is common, but usually tolerable. The fat cells are signaled to die off at the time of treatment, but the body does not carry them instantly. Instead, this occurs gradually and safely over a few months time. This awareness is often...
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Sacramento Dermatologic Surgeon
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Coolsculpting results
Be patient. Coolsculpting works. Everyone sees results at a slightly different period of time following the procedure but most will see significant results by 2 months though continued improvement up to 5 months after first treatment.
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3 weeks following Coolsculpting
Greetings~
It's not uncommon to not see improvement after 3 weeks. Some patients may even have some swelling initially that can also contribute to the area not only not looking better but for a brief period, looking worse. Results can take 3-4 months to appreciate....so don't give up hope.
Depending on the amount of fat we are trying to eliminate, some patients do require 2-3 treatments. One treatment is not sufficient for everyone....
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Coolsculpting results take 2 months
Don't worry yet - you are describing a normal response to Coolsculpting. You'll start to notice fat reduction about 2 months after the procedure, and it can take as long as 4 months before you get the full result.
The sensations of itching or discomfort are normal and typically subside over several weeks. For people with severe discomfort, I recommend tylenol, ibuprofen, and, if that doesn't work, gabapentin (a medicine that helps with nerve pain).
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No immediate fat reduction with Zeltiq; be patient
It is common not to see good results from CoolSculpting until three to four months after the procedure. Inflammation which will cause the elimination of the dead fat cells, can cause swelling, itching, soreness and then the symptoms typically fade. Shrinkage of the fat volume is gradual and slow, not overnight.
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Maximum results from coolsculpting are seen after 2 to 3 months.
Dear writer, The maximum results from coolsculpting are seen after 2 to 3 months, although some patients continue to see further reduction of the fat layer at 4 months post procedure. The pain and discomfort may sometimes happen, particularly if the larger, 8.0 applicator is used. You may take ibuprofen 200 mg every six hours, but consult your doctor first (a history of sensitive to this medication or history if gastritis may preclude its use). I would not try to assess your fatty layer so...
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How Long Does it Take to See Results with CoolSculpting
Although some patients will see results as early as three weeks the most dramatic results will be seen betwen the 2nd-4th month after the treatment. Regarding your discomfort if its not improving perhaps you can ask if its ok for you to take an analgesic such as ibuprofen,naprosyn, or acetominophenl with a low dose of codeine. Finally, a medication called gabapentin, normally used for various forms of neuropathy can be tried. In all cases to date the discomfort will resolve...
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3 Weeks after CoolSculpting
Thank you for the question.
Cool sculpting technology causes adipose cell death and a secondary inflammatory response to eliminate these cells. This process takes several weeks; I have seen early responses as early as 3 weeks after the procedure. Patients should wait 3 months to see the final effects.
Best wishes.
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Be patient
Some people do respond as early as 4 weeks, but it can take up until 8-12 weeks for others. realize that full effect can also be delayed - 4-6 months. not everyone is the same and not everyone responds to Coolsculpting the same either.
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