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Definitely had the bad side-effects- Superficial result..
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Like a majority of the people out there, I did it...
BMSApril 15, 2011
$1,400
Like a majority of the people out there, I did it in an attempt to rid some abdominal fat that came on quickly due to steroid injections for disc herniation (which also caused me to not be able to exercise like I usually do).
I've read a ton of reviews where the procedure itself is supposidly painless. I have a high pain tolerance and I will tell you that the largest device (I'm pretty small, so this may have been overkill for me) was quite painful when the suction first started. Like everyone else, 10 minutes into it and it was fine- Just a tight feeling. I wouldn't say removing the device was as painful as the 'massage' afterwards. That was pretty painful as well.
The problem I'm having (I'm 4 days post-procedure) is that I am EXTREMELY, bloated. No bruising, no redness, but EXTREME bloating. To the point where my pants just don't fit right now. Of course the area is numb and I'm having some random pinching, but I can handle that. The bloating is awful. I've been applying ice, drinking TONS of water (I do anyway) to no avail. Does anyone know why this is happening? Is it an indication of fat cell damage? Most importantly, how long until this goes down and what can I do to speed it up??
UPDATED FROM BMS
Update: I'm now 7 days post-procedure and I am...
BMSApril 18, 2011
Update: I'm now 7 days post-procedure and I am still VERY, VERY swollen.. The pins and needles are super intense and my entire abdomen stings (with a strange itch) like severe sunburn being irritated even further with rough sandpaper. It's to the point where I am going to have to call the doctor's office and get something for this. It's pretty much unbearable. I've tried pain relievers, ice, topical creams.. Nothing is helping.
Has anyone else had experience with this? I'm going insane. I sure hope these nasty side effects are a good sign, but I suspect they are just the result of nerve damage and my body attempting to repair it.
Has anyone else had experience with this? I'm going insane. I sure hope these nasty side effects are a good sign, but I suspect they are just the result of nerve damage and my body attempting to repair it.
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July 23, 2015
I had the same experience after an abdominal Coolsculpting session, after four days I got unbearable stinging, itching deep under the skin and shooting/stabbing pains that kept me up all night. I found that two Aleve and a Benadryl did the trick, it didn't take the pain away 100% but definitely made it bearable. I just wanted to pass this on to those experiencing the same issue.
July 23, 2015
I did it 3 yrs ago a complete waste of money I did lost some fat but it would have been better spent on a form of lipo I would never recommend this procedure expensive and painful I wish you good luck and do diet for sure
August 9, 2015
I got cool sculpting done 2 months ago and had the same stabbing pains. The only thing that helped was applying ice, calling your provider and asking for Gabapentin which takes about 5 days to work and the best thing that helped was hydrocodone. It COMPLETELY took the nerve pain away. Hope this helps.
March 11, 2017
I too experienced A LOT of swelling and it was really unpleasant and like someone said above it wasn't just localised to that area. However- it did go and the frozen area did reduce in size.
April 24, 2018
Procedure sucks WASTE OF MONEY
NO FOLLOW THROUGH
NO FOLLOW THROUGH
July 26, 2018
Coolsculping is a waste of money I have lumps left over from having this done it was the worst decision I have ever made am going to have to see about liposuction because where the machine suck my skin I have big lumps and of course when I went back she just offer more treatments and more MONEY I am so sick over this
December 19, 2018
I feel your pain. I too had awful pain (even tough they tell oh otherwise to get t sale) and ZERO results. You’d have to get several, I mean several to get just a 10% reduction. Those claiming they see results is due to them desiring it and eating less and working out. It’s the biggest scam and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone! For fat loss liposuction is the only guarantee.
For the pain you’re in now, you’ll have to stick it out ....hey cold prescribe oh Gabopenton for some nerve relieve. Good luck.
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April 18, 2011
The bloating seems to be normal for some of us that have the ab area done. It does go away and after 2 months, I have lost 1 inch but also notice that I am rarely bloated in my stomach area no matter what I drink or eat.
April 19, 2011
OMG, after two MONTHS?? That's awful. Between that and my other 'new' side effects, I'm pretty discouraged so far.
Are you sure your loss of 1 inch isn't just from the bloating subsiding?
Wow, I wish I would have read more reviews before I went in. If I don't have great results from this, I'm going to be pretty upset. My doctor's office did not disclose ANY of this when I asked.
Are you sure your loss of 1 inch isn't just from the bloating subsiding?
Wow, I wish I would have read more reviews before I went in. If I don't have great results from this, I'm going to be pretty upset. My doctor's office did not disclose ANY of this when I asked.
April 19, 2011
No...my 1 inch loss is a change. It was not just the bloating that stopped but where there was a layer of fat, that has seemed to disappear. Everyone is different so you will have to be patient and wait -- that is the worst part, waiting and watching. I had minimal pain but my doctors always say I have a high pain threshold. Please post your results after 2-3 months which is a realistic timeframe.
April 19, 2011
Well, that's good.. Glad to hear it was actual fat vs. just the swelling going down. Do you have any before and after pics, by chance?
I'll be calling the doctor's office today; it's been hard enough to deal with the swelling and now that the burning pain is there I can't handle my pants rubbing against it. They are beyond tight as it is. I need to be able to go to work and as of right now I can't :(
I'll be calling the doctor's office today; it's been hard enough to deal with the swelling and now that the burning pain is there I can't handle my pants rubbing against it. They are beyond tight as it is. I need to be able to go to work and as of right now I can't :(
April 19, 2011
Not sure if this will help, but to alleviate any pressure I cut off partial waistbands from my hosiery in the front, wore leggings but rolled them down lower, wore thongs when possible, and didn't wear jeans for 2 weeks.
April 19, 2011
When I'm home I can do that (and I have been wearing sweats below that area), but I work in a professional office and can't dress like that. Oiy.. I hope this subsides soon :(
August 1, 2018
It has been two months since my cool sculpting experience. It wasn’t that bad. I was of course sore after for a few weeks. It seems like my braline fat has gone down, however I have had pain on the left side consistently. I’m trying to find out if maybe it weakens the bones in the area (ribs). Today it feels like I have an ulcer. It is hard to move because of the pain.I went to the chiropractor the other day. It seemed to help a little, but like I said, today I feel like I have an ulcer and it is painful to move.Has anyone else had symptoms like this?
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Definitely keep the compression on it as that helps the results and the pain. An ice pack helps with the burning and tingling feeling. Definitely go to your doctor for a script if you think the pain is too much.