I was told not to use ibuprofen after cool sculpting as it stops the inflammatory process. Is this right?

I just attended Coolsculpting University in Reston, Va.  The information given to us by the Zeltiq professionals recommends you try and stay away from ibuprofen due to the fact they want the inflammatory process to occur to break down the fat cells.  If you are having any discomfort I recommend using a small compression garment such as spanx or contacting the technician who preformed the Coolsculpting to see if they could prescribe a neuropathic pain medication.   

I appreciate your question.I had Coolsculpting and took prophylactic aleve.I didn't feel i even needed it though looking backI am not aware of any reason not to use it except maybe some extra bruising if taken for long periods beforeThe best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

I have not heard that you can't take ibuprofen.  I don't think that has been studied.  I let my patients do whatever they want after CS and have great results.

I do not feel ibuprofen will have any significant effect on your outcome if you use it after coolsculpting.  Best, Dr. Emer.

There have not been any specific studies or any data on this so they answer is we do not actually know.  My belief and understanding on how this technology works however is that it should have no affect on the fat cells that are killed or lysed during the procedure.  The fat cell is more sensitive to freezing than other tissues and the cell membrane that holds the fat is destroyed...the inflammation is cause by our bodies going in to clean up the cellular debris left after treatment.  So I do not believe it will change the final outcome after treatment.  Postoperative massage appears to be helpful as well.All my Best!Dr Bengtson