CoolSculpting: Q&A
Ask a Question
Zeltiq CoolSculpting - Pain, Bruising, Risks?
Does Zeltiq hurt? What are the risks? Does it depend on how much suction/temperature doctor uses as to if there is bruising/pain afterwards?
Can Zeltiq cause nerve damage? Cause Other problems? Can the suction pressure be controlled by the dr? Is the Bigger suction more painful than using 2 smaller suctions for the stomach? Pre/post treatment care? How long has it been being used in the states? in Europe? What are the complications?
Tags:
25 Doctor Answers |
Asked by
anon2245
in PA
+4
Coolsculpting tolerable and minimal post procedure discomfort
Coolsculpting is very well tolerated during and after the procedure. The first 10 minutes of the treatment is definitely uncomfortable and bordering unbearable for some. This sensation goes down quickly. I have found that the abdomen tends to be the the most uncomfortable both during the procedure and afterwards. The overall discomfort does depend on the amount of tissue stretch that accompanies the suction of your tissue into the Coolsculpting probe. The more tissue is pulled into the...
more
+4
Zeltiq Coolsculpting risks and side effects
Zeltiq is one of the safest procedures available, especially among fat reduction procedures. It was FDA-approved for fat reduction in September of 2010 and has been safely used in Europe for approximately 5 years. The reason why it is so safe is that the cold exposure is not to such an extreme that it immediately kills fat cells; rather, the cold exposure initiates natural programmed fat cell destruction, which is why it takes 2 months to see the results. The exposed...
more
+3
Is CoolSculpting Painful?
CoolSculpting has a very high acceptance rate amongst patients and doctors. It advantages are that it does not require any sugery, incisions, anesthesia, needles or downtime. The risks are minimal and include some transient minor bruising. Most commonly patients may experience some mild discomfort after the procedure which generally subsides in 1-2 weeks. Its unusual for patients to have significant pain after the procedure but in all cases to date...
more
You might also like...
Real Stories
So Far Exactly What I Expected - Irmo, SC
Just had procedure today on both flanks. after reading tons of reviews on here I felt...
+2
CoolSculpting is safe but all treatments have some risk
The CoolSculpting fat reduction device by Zeltiq has been on the market now for a couple of years. The FDA cleared the device in Sep. of 2010. Some side effects include but are not limitied to: bruising, which can occur from the suction, like a hickey it goes away by itself in one to three weeks usually. Some skin sensitivity or numbness can occur and also normally resolve on its own in several weeks to a coupe of months. There usually is slight swelling. ...
more
+2
Coolsculpting by Zeltiq is well tolerated
Most patients feel some pulling and discomfort only for the first 10 minutes while the applicator is placed. Once the area is cooled, it is a painless procedure that takes one hour. Some patients may feel some temporary numbness at the site for approximately one week after Zeltiq. It has been in Europe and is approved for all areas in the body in Europe. Proper suction is required into the applicator to free the area and achieve the correct results. That is why it is...
more
+2
CoolSculpting by Zeltiq is comfortable - tips and thoughts
Most patients say that there really wasn’t much hurting after, my skin felt a bit numb, there was some sensitivity, and maybe there was some bruising, but that all went away. But there are some patients who have had discomfort afterward, almost a nerve pain like-feeling, that has resolved in all patients. But there is a fuller answer possible here. For instance, throughout the history of liposuction, all patients were given form-fitting compression garments after their procedure to...
more
+2
Zeltiq Coolsculpting: minor discomfort
There is usually a mild transient pain upon starting the procedure especially when suction begins. This is short lived and most patients are relaxed and don't feel any pain the remaining portion of treatment time Any bruising is temporary and in our experience last no more than 18-24 hours, most times there is none at all. We have had a few patients feel some numbness for up to several weeks. Our patients are generally very happy with this no-downtown treatment.
more
+2
CoolSculpting by Zeltiq FAQs Dr. Persky
Hi Anon,
You are full of questions, aren't you?
CoolSculpting by Zeltiq can be uncomfortable during the first 5 to 15 minutes when the vacuum grabs the skin and fat. Once the tissue is cooled, it is not painful at all. Some patients are uncomfortable after the treatment for a few minutes as the frozen fat thaws, describing a sensation of pins and needles. There are not any significant risks or complications in properly selected patients. There can be...
more
+1
Coolsculpting side effects
Coolsculpting does not hurt, but can be uncomfortable for a few minutes until the cooling effect makes the area being treated numb. Bruising and pain post-treatment is rare, but can occur on occasion. Temporary nerve sensations have been reported, but there has not been anything permanent reported that I am aware of. There is no real difference in sensation with the different applicators. Post-treatment care is simple - diet and exercise to maximize the effects of the procedure. I recently...
more
+1
CoolSculpting is safe and well tolerated
We have found that CoolSculpting is very well tolerated, and there does not seem to be any significant safety concerns with this non-invasive procedure. I tell patients that when the applicator is placed, if feels as though someone is grabbing you a little harder than you would like to be grabbed. The area soon becomes numb as the cooling takes effect. Once the procedure is financed there can be a very short term burning feeling as the area warms- I liken this to when you...
more
Comments (2)