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I had CoolSculpting and the provider says I now have subcutaneous induration. How long does this last?

kay8lissJun 21, 2018
It's on both flanks, large areas, hard, warm and swollen. They said it goes away but how long will it take and is there anything I can do to expedite the process?

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Andrew Jimerson, MD

Thank you for your question.Typically, there is no damage to an internal organs. Coolsculpting is meant to just target the subcutaneous fat which is the fat that lies directly under your skin. Coolsculpting does not go deep enough into the fat that it would have an affect on organs.

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Tonya Boudreaux, MD

Hello, Thank you for the questions and photos. Based on your photos, it looks like you are an excellent candidate for Coolsculpting on the belly area. With diet, exercise, and Coolsculpting, you will have really beautiful results! Wishing you the best of luck!

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Christopher Dannaker, DO, MPH, FAAD

This is likely an exaggerated inflammatory response which has been described in the medical literature.  The inflammation and hardness (induration) typically slowly subsides in a few weeks, without treatment.  If it is severe, your physician may consider some treatment....

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