Can I start doing cardio after CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting® affects people differently. While many people have little to no pain or discomfort after being treated, others may experience some soreness for a few days afterward. Therefore, ease back into your normal exercise routine and be patient with yourself. Further, if you are still concerned about your reaction to CoolSculpting, reach out to the technician who administered the treatment for guidance.
 

Every person reacts slightly differently to CoolSculpting — or any other procedure. Some people have no side effects or swelling at all and happily jump back into their workout routine on the same day. Others may feel bloated or swollen for a couple of weeks. For most people, those feelings diminish after just a couple of days.
Your body will let you know when it’s ready to work out again. If you feel uncomfortable, just hold off. However, you don’t have to worry about negatively affecting your results if you do work out before your body feels completely comfortable. The fat cells that were killed during your procedure are on their way out of your body for good — but it takes 2 weeks for them to die and 6 – 10 more weeks for the body to clear them out. Wearing elastic shapewear and taking a mild pain reliever like Advil or Tylenol for 5 – 7 days will ease symptoms for now. Please find a board-certified dermatologist to administer your next CoolSculpting session to be assured of great results.

Minimal discomfort is completely normal after a CoolSculpting procedure.  Treated areas can be tender to touch or swollen; sometimes a bruise may even form.  Typically, these sensations resolve within a 1-2 weeks.  Listen to your body and start your cardio when you feel comfortable.  Best of luck.      

Hello, thank you for your recent questions!  There is no restriction after the treatment however you may have some tenderness for a few weeks post treatment.  If you are eager to return to your cardio workouts as I would be, I would recommend wearing a form fitting garment such as a spanx, under armor attire.  Everything you are feeling is normal and will start to get better as the days go on.  The bloating will last a few weeks and I would start to get back to your daily activities as this will help you to feel normal.  Best of Luck!

Thank you for your question. Most patients have some bloating and tenderness for a few days after the treatment. This is normal. Most patients resume activities right away. You can certainly return back to your daily running as soon as you feel comfortable.Best of luck!

The advantage of Coolsculpt is that there is no down time. Most patients can return to normal daily life right after surgery. There are times when there may be some swelling and discomfort. If that occurs then activities should be limited until the symptoms resolves which usually is only a few days.

Thank you for your question. Temporary numbness is common after the Coolsculpting.  It is not uncommon to have delayed onset of pain around 5 days after Coolsculpting.  The discomfort is due to inflammation of the tissue. Not everyone has pain or numbness.  The intermittent discomfort tends to subside within a week. It generally takes couple of weeks for the swelling  subside.What is great with CoolSculpting, is that there is no downtime. You can resume your regular activities, including exercise right after treatment. In your case, if it does hurt with running, I recommend activities, like cycling, swimming, elliptical... that has much less impact. Usually, it will be just for a few days until discomfort is less and acceptable. The numbness can take longer to resolve, especially with the larger abdominal Cool Max applicator.  I do recommend compression for at least 3 weeks or until the numbness has resolved.  We utilize the new Cool Advantage applicators which are much more comfortable and reduce treatment time to 35 minutes.  I recommend keeping in touch with the office of your treating provider and regular follow-up.  Best wishes Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS

Most CoolSculpting patients will experience temporary swelling and mild discomfort for about 1 to 2 weeks post treatment.  This is perfectly normal, and we would expect this to happen. Many patients choose to wear compression garments to help keep the jiggle to a minimum. Taking over the counter pain relievers such as Tylenol can also help relieve the discomfort. I would recommend doing more low impact types of exercise until you feel more comfortable with your usual routine. Good luck, I hope you get great results!

Thank you for your question. Everyone is different, but for most people, the minor pain and bloating after CoolSculpting will resolve after about one to two weeks. These are normal side effects, and if you are uncomfortable, you can use over-the-counter pain medication to help ease any pain. As far as returning to exercise, listen to your body. If it hurts to work out, do something more low impact or wait until your body has a chance to heal completely. It may also help if you wear support garments initially when returning to your running schedule. Keeping the area supported and protected will help mitigate discomfort as well.

Every person reacts differently! Some people are fine by the next day, others take a little longer for the swelling to go down and the "bloated" feeling to subside. Most patients feel a lot better and can see their results within 3 weeks. Always consult your doctor if you have any issues.