After 4 days my stomach hardened into a large solid mass and I had golf ball sized nodules on one flank then the other flank had one a few days later. 8 days out my stomach was hot and felt like it had a donut shaped implant around my bellybutton. I can feel the edges. I went back and we tried painfully" breaking it up" with massage, but within an 1hr it was back. They then said it was subcutaneous induration and not to massage but to ice it? Any insight? I'm nervous.
November 17, 2016
Answer: Coolsculpting and Induration Coolsculpting and induration can happen although it is not common. Motrin and ice are the advised therapy and should resolve on its own. Best, Dr. Green
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November 17, 2016
Answer: Coolsculpting and Induration Coolsculpting and induration can happen although it is not common. Motrin and ice are the advised therapy and should resolve on its own. Best, Dr. Green
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March 6, 2016
Answer: Induration after #CoolSculpting Dear yummymummy:#Subcutaneous induration is a known albeit extremely rare side effect of CoolSculpting. I have seen one patient with a milder version of this, with small areas of induration that resolved without intervention in approximately two weeks. If you are uncomfortable your physician might recommend ibuprofen 800 mg three times daily with extra-strength Tylenol. A short trial of prednisone might also be reasonable. Icing may reduce the inflammation. I would imagine he or she has reported this to Zeltiq and obtained the most up-to-date information about duration of this uncommon side effect and response to interventions. My understanding is that it has never caused any long-term problems.Since this is so uncommon, we would all benefit by learning how long this lasts for you and how you respond to any interventions. Would you consider contacting me through my website to let me know (see below)?All the best to you,Dr. Clark
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March 6, 2016
Answer: Induration after #CoolSculpting Dear yummymummy:#Subcutaneous induration is a known albeit extremely rare side effect of CoolSculpting. I have seen one patient with a milder version of this, with small areas of induration that resolved without intervention in approximately two weeks. If you are uncomfortable your physician might recommend ibuprofen 800 mg three times daily with extra-strength Tylenol. A short trial of prednisone might also be reasonable. Icing may reduce the inflammation. I would imagine he or she has reported this to Zeltiq and obtained the most up-to-date information about duration of this uncommon side effect and response to interventions. My understanding is that it has never caused any long-term problems.Since this is so uncommon, we would all benefit by learning how long this lasts for you and how you respond to any interventions. Would you consider contacting me through my website to let me know (see below)?All the best to you,Dr. Clark
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