CoolSculpting burn. What should I do about it? (Photo)

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I had coolsculpting on Monday and after the initial redness faded, I was left with this burn on my stomach. Has anyone ever seen this and what should I do about it? The doctor and the aesthetician had never seen anything like it before. It hurts and hurt worse than the other cycles. The applicator was adjusted right after she put it down.

Robert Heck, MD, FACS · Answer

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 have pinched in the corner where the gasket meets the contour piece. Either scenario I do think you will be ok, put neosporin on it and follow up with your provider. The redness should resolve. The provider should open a clinical case and document this though with Allergan which is protocol for these kinds of events. Best of luck.

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