I took two Aleve a couple of hours after I had CoolSculpting. Will this ruin my results?

Thank you very much for your question and
congratulations on your recent CoolSculpting procedure. Taking two Aleve after
your CoolSculpting treatment will not in any way impede your final results.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are not recommended for the first
several weeks after CoolSculpting in an effort to keep bruising and swelling at
a minimum. Continue to carefully follow your CoolSculpting provider’s
post-treatment instructions, and if you have any further questions, contact
his/her office with your concerns.


 

Don’t worry. The reason we advise not using medication, including NSAIDs and Aleve, after CoolSculpting is to minimize the swelling and bruising. Taking Aleve won’t affect your CoolSculpting results at all, but may give just a bit more bruising. Once the fat has been treated, it’s gone for good. The cells will die in a few weeks and then get washed away regardless of Aleve. Be sure to maintain your weight so you can enjoy your beautiful new figure over the long term. Please find a board-certified dermatologist to perform any new CoolSculpting treatments you need, for best results.

Thank you for your question.  Although post procedure instructions do vary from one practitioner to another, I do advise my patients to avoid Asprin and Ibuprophen products, including Alieve after a CoolSculpting procedure in order to avoid bruising.  Taking 2 Alieve tablets after your procedure will not effect your result.  Best of luck.