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.