Stomach Pain After Zeltiq (CoolSculpting)

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Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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I Have Tenderness After Zeltiq on my Stomach It Has Been 4 Days Since and It Feels Like I Have Been Doing a Million Sit Ups? is this common? it actually really hurts i am quite worried i had it done on my lower stomach,i only have a small amount of fat there im not a big person its just a pot belly, i also wanted to know if i have to go on a strict diet or the fat should go away by itself not worring about what i eat? i know i have to wait 4-8 weeks though just curious? :)

9 answers to Stomach Pain After Zeltiq (CoolSculpting)

Soreness after Zeltiq

It's really not uncommon to have soreness 4 days later in the area treated by Zeltiq, especially if you are relatively thin to begin with. Some patients experience soreness, bruising and pins & needles-like sensation in the areas treated. If the pain continues to increase, I would speak to the physician that treated you. Though a special diet is not necessary, Zeltiq does work best for people of a stable weight. It is not a free pass to eat whatever... more

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

No diet required with Zeltiq

While of course it is optimal to diet when one is interested in losing weight, one would still see a reduction in the fat pad being treated even without being on a strict diet. In reference to abdominal pain after Zeltiq, it is pretty unusual. However the funny feeling that people feel in the abdomen will usually disappear in several weeks.

Joshua L. Fox, MD
Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advanceddermatologypc.com

Coolsculpting pain after treatment

It is not unusual to have abdominal discomfort after Coolsculpting. It can be uncomfortable for a few weeks but always resolves. I explain this to all my patients and none have had pain that persisted for more than a few weeks. The results have been consistently excellent with treatment and the pain has no bearing on outcome. I suggest always let your doctor know.

Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

Pain and Zeltiq's CoolSculpting of the abdomen

If you have a pot belly, that means the fat is behind the stomach wall, around the intestinal tract, and as you say you had little fat in the abdomen, meaning above the muscle wall, then the Zeltiq was pulling harder on the deeper tissues, and although the muscle is not pulled into the machine, the nerve endings or collagen attachments to the muscle from teh subcutaneous tissues might have pulled harder and it hurts now. This should go away in a few weeks. Follow up with your... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

Discomfort after Coolsculpting

Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to feel the discomfort you are feeling in the abdominal area 4 days after treatment. This will subside within a couple of weeks. As for the dieting, no special diet has been proven to help BUT it is always best to eat healthy and exercise. Best Wishes! see video

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Zeltiq - CoolSculpting and pain

Some patients experience minor discomfort for about 7-10 days following the procedure in the treated area. Rarely (less than 1%) some patients may have more significant pain requiring anti-inflammatory or other pain medication. In my experience, patients that require the use of the large applicator tip experience a little more discomfort. While no specific diet is required after CoolSculpting, it is ideal to maintain a healthy weight to optimize results. more

Lori Stetler, MD
Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon

Zeltiq Coolsculpting can cause tenderness

Zeltiq coolsculpting can cause tenderness for up to 2 weeks after your procedure. It is most common in the abdominal area, especially with the new large handpiece (both sides treated at once.) Wear comfortable clothing that doesn't rub the area and it should resolve soon. We tell our patients to let us know if it is severe, continues after 2 weeks or worsens. Also, no special diet is needed but don't eat more than you usually do.

Lorrie Klein, MD
Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

www.ocdermatology.com

After CoolSculpting...

Most patients do have soreness and swelling after CoolSculpting. Occasionally there can be mild bruising. Everyone has a different pain tolerance, and in rare cases, there can be more significant pain after CoolSculpting. If this is the case, you should return to your doctor for evaluation. I have seen improvement within several days with careful use of topical anesthetics prescribed by a doctor. In a group of hundreds of patients, I have not seen... more

Brett S. Kotlus, MD
Rochester Oculoplastic Surgeon

Discomfort after Zeltiq will resolve

Having some discomfort after Zeltiq does occur. I goes away without treatment in 2-3 weeks or less. No special diet is needed after the treatment. If it gets severe, you should be evaluated by your physician.