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Zeltiq CoolSculpting - Are There Any Side Effects?

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11 Doctor Answers | Asked by Sas12 in Orange County, CA
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Zeltiq Coolsculpting- what to expect

During the CoolSculpting procedure there is very little discomfort, generally in the one hour treatment the discomfort is only in the first few minutes of the initial phase when the area is getting cold. The discomfort during and after the procedure that may be related to suction seems to depend on how thin the patient is...the less there is to draw up in to the chamber and subsequently freeze the more a person may feel it. After the procedure you may experience some... more
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CoolSculpting Side Effects

CoolSculpting is an FDA approved class II medical device. It is safe for most healthy people. There certainly are some exceptions. CoolSculpting (like most aesthetic devices) has not been tested on women who are pregnant or breast feeding. Therefore, women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or trying to become pregnant are not ideal candidates. There are several other contraindications that your doctors office can discuss with you. In the office of Michael Law MD, we do will not... more
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Side effects from Coolsculpting

What we have seen after Coolsculpting is occasional "hickeys" / slight bruising and redness this last one- two days. You may also experience slight swelling for a day or two. You will be tender to the touch for about 4-7 days and possibly experience some itching for about 24 hours after about a week when the numbness wears off. Hopefully this answers your question!

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Side Effects of CoolSculpting

Zeltiq CoolSculpting is considered a breakthrough in non-surgical fat removal. Using a handpiece and cooling technology, localized fat bulges can be eliminated, up to 25% by 4-8 weeks post-procedure. This is not a procedure that is recommended for obese patients, or to be used as a substitute for liposuction or other surgical fat removal method. As a physician, when I see a patient who is interesting in loosing fatty tissue bulges in area of their abdomen, thighs, and 'love... more
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Zeltiq has few side effects

Zeltiq has few side effects mostly llimited to localized soreness and tenderness for a few days at the treatment site. Some patients also have localized bruising from the pulling of the adaptor on the skin to freeze the fat. All of these side effects are temporary and resolve in approximately a week. The fat freezing where 20 percent of the fat in a given area is gone is permanent! see video
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Side Effects of CoolSculpting

The initial few minutes of the process can be uncomfortable, but people do not require relaxation or pain medication. Within about 5 minutes you’ll lose sensation in the area and will easily be able to talk on the phone, read, use your computer, or watch TV. Some patients nap. Afterwards, a few patients may experience short temporary redness, bruising, or mild discomfort in the treated areas that resolves quickly.
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Coolsculpting side effects

Side effects of Coolsculpting can include bruising, numbness, and discomfort. However, if they occur the effects usually resolve in 1-3 weeks. see video
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CoolSculpting side effects

Some side effects include, but are not limited to: 1. bruising for up to three weeks or more 2. soreness for several weeks 3.sensitivity or numbness for several weeks 4. slight swelling 5. lack of desired improvement CoolSculpting by Zeltiq is a very safe treatment and the majority of patients receive good results. see video
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Side Effects of CoolSculpting

Different from other techniques of fat loss, CoolSculpting excludes the use of needles, anesthesia or pain medication, recovery time or restrictions, and surgery. Throughout the treatment, controlled cooling is administered with a non-invasive applicator to an area intentionally targeting fat cells. As the procedure is initiated, vacuum pressure draws tissue into an applicator cup between cooling panels. The vacuum pressure may cause sensations of deep pulling, tugging and pinching in the... more
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Coolsculpting side effects

During the coolsculpting procedure, there is minimal discomfort, if at all. After the procedure, for a few weeks , there may be cutaneous transient hypersensitivity or numbness. Occasionally, there is some soreness in the treated area. Also, mild bruising on the skin may occur. Overall side effects are minimal and self-limited.
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i had 2 back to back treatments of coolsculpt on lower abdomen a week ago...i am having pain, tingly burning and swelling in the area, it seems to get very hard in the middle area a few inches around my belly button...especially as the day goes on...is this normal and how long is it supposed to last...its VERY uncomfortable..
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Forgive me for some healthy skepticism, but all eleven responses seem to be from doctors who make money on coolsculpting. I'd like to hear from someone who has no axe to grind. Consumer Reports? Patients?
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