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I Had my Lower Abdomen Treated Twice, 2 Months Apart. The Second Time Around I Had Zero Pain or Swelling?

It feels like any other part of my body, there is no idication that it has been done. Not even numbness. Is this normal? Was the second time around treated correctly?

Doctor Answers 5

No side effects post treatment

September 16th, 2014
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Some patients do not have side effects, and the second treatment for many patients have fewer side effects than the first.

Web reference: http://www.drkrisreddy.com/coolsculpting.html

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS


West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 35 reviews

No pain with CoolSculpting

March 29th, 2014
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You are fortunate that you had no side effects from the treatment.  I have seen great results in patients like you, and the great thing about cryolipolysis is that it provides consistent, reproducible results in every patient.

I hope you were pleased with your results!
Sheryl D. Clark, MD

Sheryl D. Clark, MD
New York Dermatologist
5.0 out of 5 stars 7 reviews

CoolSculpting does not always cause pain

August 31st, 2013
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There are many times in our NYC practice, that I see a very good draw of the skin and fat into the applicator of the CoolSculpting and the normal cycle of freezing is applied and the patient feels no pain or numbness. A lack of these symptoms do not indicate one won't get a good response if they don't experience discomfort or noti feel numb skin.

The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.

Web reference: http://www.thenyac.com/zeltiq/index.html

Ronald Shelton, MD

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 37 reviews

No Numbness 2nd Time Around

November 19th, 2012
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Thank you for your question.

I do not know what was performed the first time or the second time in regards to your coolsculpting treatment but just because the symptoms are not present the 2nd time does not necessarily suggest that the procedure was performed incorrectly.

Be patient to see the results.  If you have more questions, I would suggest talking to your treating physician.

Best Wishes.

Web reference: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/cool-sculpting.htm

Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS

Second Coolsculpting Treatment

November 13th, 2012
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The absence of symptoms such as absence of pain or numbness has not impact on success of treatment.

Steven Hacker, MD

Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews

These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.