Zeltiq -- So Swollen I Could Wear Maternity Clothes? (photo)

I got cool-sculpting on my abdomen yesterday afternoon. Within an hour or two, the area began to swell, It is now so large -- I look like I am six months pregnant. It is extremely painful, and so large, I have to hold my arm under my belly to keep it still when I walk. Is this normal? The DR. I saw insisted on doing two one-hour treatments back to back. I am wondering if that is okay, given how swollen I am.

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Mild to moderate swelling with CoolSculpting no unusual

Having done over one thousand treatments in a 2 year period with CoolSculpting I can say that mild to moderate swelling or bloating can occur. We routinely do treat more than one area on one day but do not "stack" (that means we don't treat the same spot twice on the same day). I have not seen swelling to the extent that you are experiencing although I am confident that with time and some compression( Spanx for comfort) you will feel and look normal quickly.... more

Susan Van Dyke, MD

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Paradise Valley Dermatologic Surgeon

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Swelling After Coolsculpting

Hi, It is normal to have some swelling immediately after Coolsculpting. Since it appears you had two treatments on top of each other, the swelling is more. Rest assured that this will go away in several days. You should ace wrap the area and if you are uncomfortable, take some Advil, Aleeve, or Motrin. Warmly, Dr. Liu

Swelling after Coolsculpting

Short term swelling may occur after Coolsculpting though typically resolves without any residua. In properly selected patients, excellent results should be expected.

Steven Hacker, MD

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West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Back to back treatments can lead to more down time

The 1 hour period for coolsculpting is prescribed by the company to fall within safe parameters, with minimal side effects. when you effectively double the amount of treatment time, with 2 back to back treatments, swelling will be worse, as will the cramping and pain you experience. the results will probably be more rapid as well, but obviously you are experiencing the negative side effects at the moment

CoolSculpting ans swelling

Excessive swelling is a highly unusual response to CoolSculpting. Treating two areas simultaneously with two devices using CoolSculpting Complete has been found to be safe and effective. Some physicians do use a treatment called stacking. Stacking means treating the same area twice in a row. We do not offer stacking treatments at this time in my office. I would imagine that would mean more swelling to the area. The physician who performed the procedure should be able to give you... more