My stomach seems very lumpy after my CoolSculpting procedure. Is this normal? Any recommendations? (Photo)

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Hello! I had 1 cool sculpting session done 7 months ago on my lower abdomen. Attached is a before and after shot. my stomach seems very lumpy. is that normal? I thought it would have evened out by now. Do you have any recommendations on how to make my stomach look even? Thank you!

Juan Guillermo Breton, MD · Answer

It might be because you develop a rare side effect of coolsculpting called Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH) , is a term that mean that instead of dying, your fat cell became larger and "stronger" you might say. I recommend you to go to your provider, if it was coolssculpting (the device name) there's like an insurance that they have to solve those kinds of issues

Anna Avaliani, MD · Answer

Thank you for the photos. though it is difficult to access, the most likely cause of this is uneven results is the in appropriate applicator placement/selection resulting in : what is knows as "shark bites". PAH usually appears as larger bulks . You non surgical options are:1.SculpSure - which works great to even our even bad liposuction when done appropriately2.Emsculpt Neo3.Kybella Inkecions-the most costly option as many vials are needed.
Best, Dr.Anna Avaliani, NYC

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Shah Facial Plastics. This is a great question. Based on the images, there appears to be some nodules under the skin that are protruding, this can occur after a Coolsculpting treatment and requires time to heal. I highly recommend scheduling an in-person consultation in order to better assess your areas of concern and discuss an appropriate treatment plan to help achieve your aesthetic goals. Our office phone number is: (312) 944-0117. I hope this helps and best of luck!

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