After CoolSculpting, do I need to get lymphatic massages or do anything in particular to help with the results?

Thank you for your question. No massage is required other than the one done by your technician at the end of your treatment. Regards, 

Hello and thanks for your question.
There are many things recommended.
We have 3 machines and have treated many patients but have not noted a significant difference. One short gentle 2 minute massage, skins or light compression garments and gentle stretching seem to not cause any harm.
Wishing you all the best,
Dr Murray from Absolute Cosmetic Medicine

When the actual Coolsculpting treatment is complete, there is a vigorous 2 minute massage.  This has proven to increase the results by up to 68%. Afterwards, there will be some swelling which is normal.  Many find that icing the area, and wearing compression garments can keep the area more comfortable.  But, massaging is not necessary post treatment.  Some people do choose to massage the area to try and help the process along, but there is no clinical evidence that it makes a significant difference. The body basically has to just do it's own work to remove the fat cells by means of the lymphatic drainage system.  It will take up to 90 days to see the full results.  I hope you get the best results possible from your treatment.

There is nothing specific you need to do for aftercare to improve your results.  Maintaining a health lifestyle and keeping your weight stable/decreased is the most important part of maintaining good results.

After your Coolsculpting procedure, your provider will do a vigorous massage or use a device like the Zimmer Z-wave in the treatment area.  After that, no aftercare is needed on your part.  Nothing you do, or don't do, will improve or harm your results. Some patients do find that wearing some type of compression garment or spanx will help any swelling or puffiness you may have to dissipate more quickly following the procedure.  Keep walking and stick to your normal routine and you'll do great!  Best of luck.

Thank you for your question. No, you will not have to massage the treated
area. Your technician will perform a vigorous massage at the end of your
treatment. You can immediately return to your normal activities. Best of Luck!

Thanks for your question – and you do not have to do special massages after CoolSculpting treatments.  In our office, we use a device called the Z Wave, which is an acoustic shock therapy device, to help reduce any swelling associated with the procedure.  This has been shown to be very effective by many following CoolSculpting and may be useful for you as well.  Consult with your provider and make sure that they are qualified to be using this and other cosmetic procedures.  We recommend that board certified dermatologists or plastic surgeons take the lead here in this therapy and post care recommendations.

The only massage you will need is the one that your practitioner administers immediately after your treatment.  There is no evidence that anything after increases efficacy.  

No restrictions or specific activity routine required following CoolSculpting. Return to your normal exercise and work activity schedules immediately.

A vigorous massage will be done at the end of your treatment.  You will then need to wear a compressive garment over the treated to help prevent swelling and expedite results.  The compression garment is an important part of the treatment.