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

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.

Don't worry yet - you are describing a normal response to Coolsculpting.  You'll start to notice fat reduction about 2 months after the procedure, and it can take as long as 4 months before you get the full result.  

The sensations of itching or discomfort are normal and typically subside over several weeks.  For people with severe discomfort, I recommend tylenol, ibuprofen, and, if that doesn't work, gabapentin (a medicine that helps with nerve pain).

It is common not to see good results from CoolSculpting until three to four months after the procedure. Inflammation which will cause the elimination of the dead fat cells, can cause swelling, itching, soreness and then the symptoms typically fade.  Shrinkage of the fat volume is gradual and slow, not overnight.

Coolsculpting is a great procedure but the average time it takes to see results is up to 4 months.  Many patients begin to notice the effects after 4 to 6 weeks but the full effect takes longer.  Try to be patient and the doctor or nurse who treated you should have explained the procedure and effects.