CoolSculpting Numbness - How Long?

Thank you for the question.  Numbness varies from client to client. Some may have numbness for as little as two weeks and others may experience it for somewhat longer. If you still have numbness, that is completely normal. I have done coolsculpting myself and it took about 5 weeks for the faint numbness to resolve completely as well.  But be assured that the numbness will always resolve completely over time.  Hope that helps.Best,Dr. Paul Flashner

Generally, numbness after coolsculpting begins to dissipate 2-4 weeks after treatment but we've seen it last up to 3 months.  It always resolves as we haven't had any cases of permanent numbness but some people take longer than others. 

Some patients will notice redness, numbness and itching in the treated areas. The redness usually dissipates over days. The numbness and itching can persist a bit longer and typically subsides within weeks to months if it is present. The abdomen area tends to have the highest incidence of numbness after Coolsculpting.

Thank you for your question! It is great to hear that you are already seeing results from your CoolSculpting treatment, how exciting! The good news here is that the feeling of numbness you are experiencing, even at five weeks, is completely normal. Numbness and slight-numbness tend to last for several weeks post treatment. The time it takes for numbness to completely disappear varies from patient to patient so it is hard to give an exact timeline. If your symptoms continue beyond six weeks I would recommend checking in with the physician who treated you for an exam so they can give you a better idea of when to expect the symptoms to dissipate. Please see my video listed below for more helpful information regarding your question. I wish you the best in your recovery!

Thank you for your question. I am happy to hear that you are seeing results from your Coolsculpting treatment.  Temporary numbness is common after the treatment.  It is not uncommon to have delayed onset of pain around 5 days after Coolsculpting.  The discomfort is due to inflammation of the tissue. Not everyone has pain or numbness.  The intermittent discomfort tends to subside within a week. It generally takes about 1 to 2  weeks for the swelling  subside. The numbness can take longer to resolve, especially with the larger abdominal Cool Max applicator.  I do recommend compression for at least 3 weeks or until he numbness has resolved.  We utilize the new Cool Advantage applicators which are much more comfortable and reduce treatment time to 35 minutes.  We currently have 4 Coolsculpting machines and can offer "Dual Sculpting" which further reduces the treatment time.  I recommend keeping in touch with the office of your treating provider and regular follow-up.  Best wishes.

The numbness eventually goes away. Mine took 3 weeks to dissipate. There is nothing you can do to make it go away faster. It just is what it is! The pain can be more or less with the second treatment... can't predict which it will be.My best,Sheila Nazarian

Numbness is normal and persist for up to a few months. The nerves are stretched out during the procedure and take time to repair themselves. With the larger applicator, numbness can persist slightly longer. Give it some time and if it does not resolve itself, you should consult with your provider.

Numbness is not uncommon with Zeltiq, but it can take weeks to months for some to see it resolve. I am not aware of long term cases of numbness, but as nerve endings can take more time than other tissue to heal, it is realistic to think it can take more than a couple of months.

Hi there! How exciting that you are already seeing results from your CoolSculpting treatment! Numbness if a very normal and common side effect from CoolSculpting even at five weeks. It usually takes several weeks to resolve but this varies from patient to patient. If your symptoms continue after six weeks I would reach out to the provider that treated you. Congratulations on your results and best of luck!

Yes it is normal to have continued numbness after the procedure.  Everyone is different as far as how quickly side effects resolve.  Some people are numb for anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, maybe even longer.  Numbness is a temporary side effect.  Give it some more time!  It is great that you are already seeing results.  Most people don't see results for 2-3 months after there second treatment.