I had coolsculpting on low abs 7 weeks ago w/ small applicator. I had no side effects at first but 4 weeks later, the area became fatter and even developed a golf ball size lump of fat on one side. The whole overall area around my belly button is noticeably bigger. The dr confirmed it was fat and to wait it out. My question is if this is the rarely reported fat enlargement, how do you treat it? If it is just swelling, how long does it take typically to go away. Im scared to do another treatment.
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Bruising after Coolsculpting is very common and shouldn't worry you. The bruising is a result of the suction required to pull the tissue into the applicator and can be quite significant in some patients. Bruising can last days to even a few weeks depending on how significant it is....
A laser from Yolo does not freeze fat. Freezing is proven to kill a percent of the treated fat cells. External laser sources have been manufactured to reduce the fat volume, often by generating heat which can liquify the fat but I am not convinced this causes permanent reduction in the fat cells...
It is possible for a lump to appear in the treatment area several weeks after your procedure. It could be inflammation that will gradually dissipate or, as your doctor said, it could be fat. It is best to allow some time to determine whether the lump will resolve on its own. If it's still an...
