I had one treatment of CoolSculpt on abdomen six months later and looks like I'm 4 months pregnant. Advice?

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My abdomen went from being relatively flat to two Humps. It is as though it is bloated just in these areas. Very tight. Intetstef in understanding why this might have happened and how can it can be corrected.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a high definition physique expert for possible Paradoxical Hyperplasia. The best results to improve this I have gotten in my hands are with VASER contouring procedures. See an expert. Dr. Emer.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This sounds like it might be Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia (PAH). This is a rare occurrence when the fat increases in size. I recommend having a follow up with your treating physician for an evaluation and treatment. Best of Luck!

Peter Petropoulos, MD · Answer

Hi,
This could be a very rare side effect called paradoxical hyperplasia, typically seen 4-6 months after treatment.  Physical examination is the best way to diagnose it.  If it is, liposuction is the treatment.

Harold Bautista, MD, FACS · Answer

There is a rare occurence called Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia ( PAH)after 
Coolsculpting. (CS) . In non technical terms it is the opposite of fat cells after CS: Growth instead of reduction. I have had to treat with liposuction a patient referred to me by the CS company. You need to go back to your original CS provider . Tell them you think you have PAH after CS and they will start a file with the Zeltiq (CS) company. If their review board agrees with the diagnosis they will pay a board certified PS to fix with liposuction. That speaks volume for the CS company: they want their patients to be happy after CS.
Hope that helps.

Good luck

Drew Varano, MD · Answer

You should have before and after photos . I would suggest going back to your physician to rule out the possibility of paradoxical hyperplasia

I had one treatment of CoolSculpt on abdomen six months later and looks like I'm 4 months pregnant. Advice?

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I had one treatment of CoolSculpt on abdomen six months later and looks like I'm 4 months pregnant. Advice?

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Answer: CS n PH

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