I've had Coolsculpting done on several areas but found the procedure itself extremely painful for the abdomen area until the area went numb after about 5 minutes. I'm considering repeating the abdomen and want to know if there is anything I can do to take the edge off of the pain such as applying topical lidocaine to the area just before the procedure.
July 28, 2015
Answer: CoolSculpting Discomfort during the first 5-10 minutes of CoolSculpt is caused by pressure from the suction of the applicator. After 5-10 minutes, this discomfort and pressure subsides as the area being treated becomes numb from the cold. Generally, this pressure is most uncomfortable when treating the lower abdomen with the larger applicator. In such circumstances, some patients take ibuprofen 30-60 min before the treatment to take the edge off. If you are very concerned about this pain, you may consider taking an anti-anxiety medication an hour before the procedure as well--just be sure to arrange transportation.
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July 28, 2015
Answer: CoolSculpting Discomfort during the first 5-10 minutes of CoolSculpt is caused by pressure from the suction of the applicator. After 5-10 minutes, this discomfort and pressure subsides as the area being treated becomes numb from the cold. Generally, this pressure is most uncomfortable when treating the lower abdomen with the larger applicator. In such circumstances, some patients take ibuprofen 30-60 min before the treatment to take the edge off. If you are very concerned about this pain, you may consider taking an anti-anxiety medication an hour before the procedure as well--just be sure to arrange transportation.
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July 23, 2015
Answer: Pain during Coolsculpting I agree that the topical lidocaine won't help and that Valium or similar anti-anxiety drug would take the edge off. Just have someone drive you home if you are going to take that medicine during treatment. XO
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July 23, 2015
Answer: Pain during Coolsculpting I agree that the topical lidocaine won't help and that Valium or similar anti-anxiety drug would take the edge off. Just have someone drive you home if you are going to take that medicine during treatment. XO
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