I Did Coolsculpting Procedure 3 Weeks Ago, Not Seeing Results. Is This Normal?

Coolsculpting is best when performed on an area that has an excess number of fat cells.  For example, women say, "When I gain weight, it goes straight to my belly."  That means that you were born with more fat cells in your abdominal area.  It would be great to perform coolsculpting in that area to reduce the number of fat cells there and make that are more proportional with the rest of your body.  Then, if you gain weight, it will be more evenly distributed over your body.  It won't just "go straight" to one area.  



The fat loss is permanent after Coolsculpting.  You typically lose 20-25% of the fat in the area treated, each time you treat it.  I have done it to myself and my staff.  It is truly effective and has no down time.

It is not uncommon to have swelling and bloatingup to 3 weeks post CoolSculpting. We tend to start seeing results as early as 4weeks but typically see peak results at 8 weeks. Be patient the swelling willself resolve.Best of Luck,

Sheila Nazarian

Typically, there is minimal to no downtime after CoolSculpting though patients may experience temporary pain or discomfort. Side effects can include redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness to the touch, cramping, itching, tingling, and numbness. You may start to see changes as quickly as three weeks after your treatment, and will experience the most dramatic results after two months. But your body will still flush out fat cells and continues doing so for up to four to six months after treatment.

some people do respond as early as 4 weeks, but it can take up until 8-12 weeks for others.  realize that full effect can also be delayed - 4-6 months.  not everyone is the same and not everyone responds to Coolsculpting the same either.