the red lines are not bruised. They don't hurt and I have used Arnica to try and get them to go away. Still no change. I'm so upset because I leave for the beach in two weeks and I can't wear a bathing suit with my stomach showing. I was told it is non invasive and now I have red lines in the middle of my abdomen that will not go away. What could this be and what I can do?
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Thanks for your question! A huge benefit of choosing a CoolSculpting treatment is that you may resume your normal workouts after your treatment as soon as you feel comfortable doing so. It is completely normal to be a little bit swollen and/or sore in the weeks following your treatment, so...
Thank you for your question. It is uncommon to have pain in an area that was not treated with Coolsculpting. It is common to have swelling, numbness, and bruising in a treated area which can take several weeks to resolve. You can take Tylenol to help with your discomfort. If your symptoms do not...
Wait until you are well healed, at least 6-12 months. Have your treating physician check to be sure there are no hernias in the treatment area. I do not treat post partal mothers if still nursing their new addition. It will not cause stretch marks or effect muscles. Best Wishes, Maurice Vick MD