I got CoolSculpting, but I’m feeling something strange in the muscle. Is it possible I got muscle damage with CoolSculpting?

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I’m skinny but I decided to do CoolSculpting to try to finally get rid off that small fat on my waist that I can’t lose at the gym neither on a diet. After that I had a lump (I’ve asked here and some doctors said it’s normal and maybe it can takes around 90 days to disappear), but as a skinny person, I kind of feeling when I’m doing twist abs that the lumbs seems at muscles, maybe it’s just a impression, but it seems so. Is It possible got muscle damage with CoolSculpting?

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting lowers the temperature of fat cells so that they can’t function and begin to die, but it’s not cold enough to have an adverse effect on tissues such as skin and muscle. While there’s really no downtime with CoolSculpting, you may be swollen or tender after your procedure. That could have happened with you and you may have overtwisted and pulled a muscle at the gym. Don’t worry! You should recover quickly. Pay attention to your body and if you feel too swollen or tender to work out, let your body rest. Consulting with a board-certified dermatologist will get you the best results with CoolSculpting and also help you to understand the process more fully.

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Coolsculpting treatments are indicated for subcutaneous fat (or fat that you can pinch), and do not interact with muscle tissue.  Best of luck.

Dennis Kotelko, MD · Answer

Hi! Thank you for your question. Coolsculpting specifically targets fat cells, without affecting the muscles. It is normal to have tenderness in the treatment area for several weeks after the treatment. That tenderness can sometimes feel like muscle discomfort, but is usually related to nerves. If the feeling continues to persist, follow up with your Coolsculpting provider would be advised.

Jill Hazen, DO · Answer

Thank your for your question. Coolsculpting only targets subcutaneous fat which rests above the muscle. Therefore the muscle is not affected during the treatment.  I suggest returning for your follow up and discussing your concerns with your Coolsculpting provider.

Emerico Csepanyi, MD · Answer

The CoolSculpting technology is created to only target the subcutaneous fat cells.The muscle underneath that layer will not be damaged. If there is concern I recommend following up with your Certified CoolSculpting provider.

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