Girdle and Massage After Cool Sculpting To Reduce Swelling?

Question

I just had Cool Sculpting done on my abdoment. Would wearing a girldle help reduce the swelling? Would massage help move out the frozen fat cells?

Steven H. Williams, MD · Answer

A compression garment is not necessary after a CoolSculpting treatment, but can still be worn to provide comfort if desired. Massage may help with swelling, but again neither are necessary or have shown to improve end results.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Gentle massaging helps reduce swelling after Cool Sculpting. Five minutes daily will help these areas heal nicely.  A compression garment can be worn to increase comfort.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

I would recommend massage and a compression garment after Coolsculpting.  It does help to mitigate swelling and discomfort, particularly if the abdominal region was treated.

Alan N. Larsen, MD · Answer

Although compression garments and massage are not a requirement following Coolsculpting, some patients do find that they can help with reduction of swelling. However, more patients like to wear a compression garment to increase comfort, and in our experience, it is mainly following abdominal cool sculpting that a garment is chosen for comfort.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

We routinely recommend compression garments for liposuction as there is a group of tunnels in the fat that need to compress but this is not the case with CoolSculpting so we don't routinely recommend them, but there is nothing wrong for a patient to try to see if they can obtain comfort. Some patients do develop exquisite sensitivity after coolsculpting not allowing them to wear clothing that applies even just moderate pressure so they certainly wouldn't consider wearing a compression garment.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

Gentle massage should help the swelling go down a little faster.  You may also want to avoid sitting a lot and walk around to help as well.

Diane Flershem, MD · Answer

Compression garments are not necessary after treatment and will not enhance any of your results.  They may feel more comfortable to wear after a treatment though.  As for massaging, the 2 minute massage is done immediately when the applicator is taken off of your body while the cells are at their most vulnerable state.  Massaging the treated area at home on your own does not affect your final results.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. While some patients have found that wearing compression garments can help alleviate some discomfort, it is not necessary. Massage may help with swelling, but again neither are necessary nor have shown to improve results. If you have any other concerns please follow up with your treating physician. Best of Luck!

Jennifer Cova, DO · Answer

Yes absolutely a compression type of garment will help with swelling and comfort.  We recommend all patients to wear them with any Coolsculpting treatment.  As far as massage, it is shown the first two minutes after a treatment is most effective in breaking up the crystalized fat cell wall, no further massage is needed.

Michelle Ellern, DO · Answer

Compression garments can be worn to increase comfort, but are not necessary to see results.  Massage may help with swelling. Good luck with your continued transformation.

Girdle and Massage After Cool Sculpting To Reduce Swelling?

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