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What is panniculitis and how do you treat it? Had CoolSculpting 4 months ago on outer thighs. Will this go away on its own?

Beautiful BJun 20, 2017
Had coolsculpting done to my lower/outer thighs in Feb 2017. A month ago the treated area began to flare up, as if it was just treated. Found out it was panniculitis. Will this go away on its own?

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