Why isn't some form of topical anesthetic used for those of us who do experience pain (not just discomfort) when the device is applied? Had Coolsculpting on my lower abdomen using the small device. The left side was done first, and no real discomfort. The right side was then done, and I almost rose up off the chair because it did (no kidding or embellishing) hurt like h-e-double hockey sticks. Why can't some sort of anesthesia be offered to those who do experience pain during the procedure?
Answer: Coolsculpting and Pain Most often the treatment isn't painful enough to need oral or injectable medication. Topical numbing would have no effect. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Coolsculpting and Pain Most often the treatment isn't painful enough to need oral or injectable medication. Topical numbing would have no effect. Best, Dr. Emer.
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November 19, 2015
Answer: Why No Anesthetic With CoolSculpting? The discomfort from the initial application of the CoolSculpting device is due to the pressure of the vacuum as the fat is drawn up into the applicator. Local anesthetic has no effect on this pressure sensation. As the cold temperature sets in you go numb. The cold is the best anesthetic. Hope this helps clear things up.
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November 19, 2015
Answer: Why No Anesthetic With CoolSculpting? The discomfort from the initial application of the CoolSculpting device is due to the pressure of the vacuum as the fat is drawn up into the applicator. Local anesthetic has no effect on this pressure sensation. As the cold temperature sets in you go numb. The cold is the best anesthetic. Hope this helps clear things up.
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November 19, 2015
Answer: CoolSculpting Pain Dear tondalea:CoolSculpting is not painless but it's also not painful. 99+% of patients tolerate the initial discomfort easily and do very well with the massage at the end. Sure there is some discomfort but compared to the thermal options out there, this is COOL! For those patients anxious about pain, we offer
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November 19, 2015
Answer: CoolSculpting Pain Dear tondalea:CoolSculpting is not painless but it's also not painful. 99+% of patients tolerate the initial discomfort easily and do very well with the massage at the end. Sure there is some discomfort but compared to the thermal options out there, this is COOL! For those patients anxious about pain, we offer
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November 19, 2015
Answer: CoolSculpt and pain Hi, It seems that you had a bad experience with the procedure. At the present time, there is no topical anesthetic that can help in that it does not go deep to the tissues being suctioned into the CoolSclupt applicator. If one were to inject into the deeper tissues, then the process would not work as effectively because of the fluid distortion. Perhaps something by mouth pre treatment might be an options. Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon to get the best options so that you would not have to experience the same pain as you did.
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November 19, 2015
Answer: CoolSculpt and pain Hi, It seems that you had a bad experience with the procedure. At the present time, there is no topical anesthetic that can help in that it does not go deep to the tissues being suctioned into the CoolSclupt applicator. If one were to inject into the deeper tissues, then the process would not work as effectively because of the fluid distortion. Perhaps something by mouth pre treatment might be an options. Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon to get the best options so that you would not have to experience the same pain as you did.
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November 18, 2015
Answer: Coolsculpting does not require anesthesia The issue with anesthesia and cool sculpting is that topical anesthetic isn't going to numb up the deep tissues where the pain that you describe is coming from. If one were to try t inject local anesthetic into that area it would require so much as to be, dangerous as well as distort the tissues you are trying to treat. A general anesthetic is cost and time prohibitive. The appeal of coolsculpting is you don't have to be anesthetize do to receive it. Can people have the discomfort you describe, sure, but it is a rare occurrence. And would it really be worth doubling the cost of the procedure to go to sleep with anesthesia and increase your risk of complications? Everyone who owns a coolsculpt machine says no, because your reaction is the exception and not the rule. Try is again on a different day and you will probably have a different reaction
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November 18, 2015
Answer: Coolsculpting does not require anesthesia The issue with anesthesia and cool sculpting is that topical anesthetic isn't going to numb up the deep tissues where the pain that you describe is coming from. If one were to try t inject local anesthetic into that area it would require so much as to be, dangerous as well as distort the tissues you are trying to treat. A general anesthetic is cost and time prohibitive. The appeal of coolsculpting is you don't have to be anesthetize do to receive it. Can people have the discomfort you describe, sure, but it is a rare occurrence. And would it really be worth doubling the cost of the procedure to go to sleep with anesthesia and increase your risk of complications? Everyone who owns a coolsculpt machine says no, because your reaction is the exception and not the rule. Try is again on a different day and you will probably have a different reaction
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