Numbness, soreness and swelling after Coolsculpting.

Swelling after abdominal is normal.  In the first few days and weeks after the procedure, you may experience redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness, cramping, and aching in the treatment area. It is also normal to  experience itching, skin sensitivity, or numbness.  Results can be seen in 3 weeks after the coolsculpting treatment. However, the most dramatic results are seen between 1-3 months.

After CoolSculpting, patients can experience redness, bruising, and swelling of the treatment areas. It can take 3-4 months for patients to see results as it takes time for the body to filter and eliminate the frozen fat cells. With each CoolSculpting treatment, patients can reduce fat up to 25%, but results do vary with patients. Follow up with your board-certified plastic surgeon if you notice any concerning side-effects. Good luck!

Hello, 

It is very common to have swelling for a couple weeks after CoolSculpting. It takes approximately 3 months before you will see full results of your treatment. If you feel the swelling is getting worse, it is best to contact your doctor and have them assess you. Good luck!

Thank you
very much for your question. At nine days’ post-treatment, it is far too early
to see any results from your CoolSculpting procedure. It is not uncommon to
have mild swelling along the treatment area, as well as numbness, tingling, and
tenderness in this area for a few days or even several weeks. Itching is also
normal. Over the following several months, however, you should notice normal
sensations return to the treatment site and the fatty tissue diminish. Full
benefits of a CoolSculpting treatment can take up to three months to appear. If
you have further concerns, however, I would contact your CoolSculpting
provider, who can then provide additional advice.

Most patients have swelling to the area treated up to 2-3 weeks after their CoolSculpting treatments.  Abdomen swelling can feel and look like menstrual bloating.  We call CoolSculpting - Slow Motion Liposuction.  Best results are at 90 days, not 9 days.  Make sure your weight remains the same too.  Most patients do see a visible difference with Coolsculpting at around 45-60 days post treatment.  Keep in mind that the 20-25% fat reduction is only for the specific area treated.  CoolSculpting does not offer what Liposuction can.  Moderate to dramatic results that are quickly achieved are a result of Liposuction, not CoolSculpting.  The ideal candidate for CoolSculpting is within 40 pounds of their ideal weight and have a stubborn or trouble spot/region.         

CoolSculpting is a permanent fat reduction technology that uses cold to destroy fat cells.  This process takes time so full results are not typically seen for 3 months.  Some of the known side effects of CoolSculpting are swelling and numbness to the treated areas.  These effects are typically self-resolving in a few days and do not require any interventions. Some patients experience a burning sensation around 5 to 10 days after the treatment as well. However, if you have any concerns, it is best to follow-up with the provider that preformed the treatment.



Generally waist circumference measurements are not a good clinical indicator of efficacy.  There are many variables that can affect the waist circumference, including tape placement and amount of pressure used to take the measurement. Before and after photos taken 3 months after treatment are usually the best measure of success.  Also, the 20-25% reduction refers to the total number of fat cells in the area, not the number of inches.  These numbers were derived from clinical studies using ultrasound to assess the thickness of the layer of fat. 



CoolSculpting is a wonderful treatment for stubborn areas of fat, but results do take time. At nine days, you are still certainly swollen from the treatment. Most patients notice early results around 5 weeks post-treatment.  Best of luck in your recovery!



Dr. Mehta

Due to your description , it sounds like you are still swollen post treatment. The swelling a numbness is normal and can last a few weeks. I usually suggest that patients wear a compression garment for the area treated for a minimum of 7 days to help minimize this. In regards to measurements, this may not decrease, however most people can expect a decrease in the fat in the area treated by 20%. Please be patient and allow the area to heal, this can take a full 12 weeks.

Sweling can last for weeks after coolsculpting, combine with vanquish and cellutone/z wave and this will improve the outcome and decrease swelling over time.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for your question. It is common to have some swelling, numbness, and tenderness after Coolsculpting treatment and typically resolves in a few weeks. Please remember, only the fat treated in an area will decrease by 20-25%. Typically patients start to see results in about a month with maximum results around three months. If you have any other concerns please follow up with your treating physician. Best of Luck!

It is normal to have swelling for a few weeks after treatment. All other symptoms you have mentioned are common. Remember, only the fat treated will decrease by 20-25%. You will start to see results in about a month with maximum results around three months.