Is anyone else experiencing pain after coolsculpting? Is this very abnormal? When will the pain subside?

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I had coolsculpting on my abdomen three weeks ago and am still in pain. I went to the ER for it last week and they checked my blood work, they said I'm fine give it time. Is this very abnormal? When will the pain subside? It was nerve pain but now the whole area is very sore :(

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You may experiencing a combination of soreness, which is quite common and late onset nerve pain. Nerve pain can last a couple of weeks after treatment.  Please follow up with your provider as they should be able to prescribe you with something to help treat the pain.Regards,

Steven H. Williams, MD · Answer

Hi, Thank you for your question.Nerve pain is a possible side effect that should be discussed during the CoolSculpting consultation. Typically it resolves in 2-3 weeks after treatment. Depending on the type of applicator you used, you might be more likely to experience nerve pain. In my experience, patients who use the larger CoolMax applicator for debulking tend to report more tenderness/nerve pain after treatment. You can use a short course of gabapentin to help ease the nerve pain in the meantime but it is self limiting. A compression garment may also help to provide some support.Hope this helps!

Steven Costalas, DO · Answer

This is not uncommon. When we see it we can prescribe Neurontin to ease the pain. It may only last a week or two. Our new applicators the "Cool Advantage" is more comfortable and less post procedural pain. Please make sure you center / practice is Coolsculptig Certified to get the best results and answers.

Somi Javaid, MD · Answer

Most patients experience very mild symptoms but, with any medical procedure, each patient's experience is unique.  Symptoms subside over time and have no long-lasting complications and usually resolve in 1-3 weeks.  Symptoms that may be experience are deep itching, tingling sensation, tenderness to the touch and aching or cramping to the treated area.  Please contact your provider if your symptoms are severe and interfering with your ability to perform activities or sleep. There are prescription medications that can be helpful if needed. Best of luck to you!!

Duncan B. Hughes, MD · Answer

Good evening! Thank you for writing.  Pain or discomfort is very common after CS.  Depending on the applicator used, or the body part that was treated, the pain and discomfort can vary significantly.  The pain can even vary from body parts of body part within the same individual.  Usually discomfort discomfort last for 2 to 3 weeks, along with the numbness of the skin.  There's a small percentage of patients that actually have a very heightened Sense of discomfort after the procedure. Rarely do we need to prescribed medications, but it Happens.  If the pain is preventing you from sleeping, Or last longer than 2 to 3 weeks, I would recommend talking to your provider.  Hope this helps!

Steven M. Camp, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question regarding Coolsculpting.  Pain at this level needs to be assessed by your treating physician who prescribed Coolsculpting for you.  This pain should subside soon but can be treated with ibuprofen and neurontin Wishing you all the best,Steven Camp MD

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

You can be sore from Coolsculpting for some time after the procedure.  Three weeks of pain needs to be evaluated by your treating physician, especially if the pain was so intense that you ended up in the ER.  Nerve pain can be managed with Neurontin which after a short time should help this subside.  Please consult an expert in Coolsculpting for the best results.  Best, Dr. Green

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

This is a well known but rare side effect known as neuropraxia nerve pain. It does take a few weeks or even months in some cases to settle down. Nerve pain should ALWAYS be discussed with patients before any non-surgical or surgical procedures, regardless if its CoolSculpting, CoolTech, or even SculpSure. This is why its important to have these procedures conducted under medical supervision. The use of pre-gabapentin can help alleviate the nerve pain. Once again, this is very rare, but experts know how to manage complications should they occur. Wishing you well with your recovery. Dr Davin Lim. The Fiori Institute of Skin and Body. Brisbane. Australia.

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