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1 Month After CoolSculpting I can Feel a Ridge Across my Upper Abs, is this Normal?

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applecarrotFeb 20, 2012

I had CoolSculpting 4 weeks ago.  I have a ridge across my upper abs about 3 inches long.  It is a bump I can feel, but is not visible. What could it possibly be?

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