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

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.

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!