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Stomach Pain After Zeltiq (CoolSculpting)
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? :)
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stace123
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Stomach soreness with Coolsculpting
Tenderness after the procedure can occur and it will subside. Make sure you communicate this with your physician so he/she is aware. Diet and exercise are definitely important to maintain results, but not required.
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Pain after CoolSculpting
During the CoolSculpting procedure, there will be intense cooling for a few minutes. Some people find this uncomfortable, but the area soon becomes numb and people can relax and feel quite comfortable during a treatment. Following the treatment most people continue with their day normally with little to no discomfort. Over the course of a few days, some people feel mild discomfort similar to the feeling one might have after a workout. On occasion, significant discomfort has been reported....
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Mild Discomfort Not Uncommon with CoolSculpting
It is not uncommon to have mild discomfort following CoolSculpting to the abdomen. The longest length of discomfort time reported from any of my patients has been 2 weeks. If you are worried about it, be sure to follow-up with your provider. We recommend in our post-care instructions some things to help reduce swelling or pain, and to help support the detoxification of the liver, but CoolSculpting itself should not be used as a tool to excuse poor dietary habits. A...
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Can you expect stomach pain after Zeltiq CoolSculpting?
Zeltiqu CoolSculpting is an excellent, non-invasive fat diminishing treatment; CoolSculpting works best on the abdomen, hips, flanks, back and bra fat area, arms, inner and out thighs, as well as the back of thighs (just under your bottucks). In my practice, I perform multiple CoolSculpting procedures a week, and I find the procedure to be quick (approximately and hour - two) and side effects to be minimal.
While redness and mild tenderness are to be expected the first...
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Pain after Zeltiq
Thank you for your question. Typically, there is minimal to no downtime after Zeltiq though patients may experience temporary pain or discomfort. Side effects can include redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness to the touch, cramping, itching, tingling, and numbness. What you are experiencing is totally normal, and will subside in time. You also do not need to go on any sort of strict diet, the fat that was eliminated during the treatment is now gone. Best of luck!
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Tenderness after Zeltiq is common
Some soreness and tenderness is common after Zeltiq. However I find that if patients are exercising a lot, especially on the abdominal area, they will have less discomfort in this procedure. Patient selection is important. Diet and exercise should be a part of your life before and after Zeltiq. Zeltiq consistently has good results but does not replace a healthy life style.
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Pain after Coolsculpting
Pain after Coolsculpting can occur, but over the counter pain medicines usually help. If not, contact the plastic surgeon who helped you to possibly prescribe lidodcaine patches or a mild narcotic medicine.
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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...
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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