I had first cool sculpting done- One pad to each side lower abdomen. The second pad Lost suction and while provider was trying to replace it machine hit 22 minutes and I was told it resets itself for safety reasons and that is considered a full treatment. The side that was completed was red, numb, and sore. The side that had the pad applied that lost suction feels like nothing was done- no pain or redness at all. Is this 22 minute being considered full treatment from the Allergan company?
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I would massage the area every day for a few minutes. Wait until at least 3 months following treatments to do anything. The treating practice should open a clinical case with Allergan for that outcome if it doesn't improve. That way, if you have to get treatment to fix it they might help you. ...
Absolutely. In my practice I encourage my patients to do few sessions with Venus Legacy afterwards since it appears that the deep heat and the combined massage of the Venus helps to break down the fat cells faster.
We have done over 8000 treatments in my office. I have not had this happen but there are two things that most likely occurred during your treatment. First it could have been the gel pad under the treatment had torn and left the skin exposed to the cold without the barrier. Secondly it could ...