Swollen bulge 1 day after CoolSculpting. Is this normal? Will I get paroxysmal adipose hyperplasia? (photo)

April 12, 2017
Asked By:wrigglez in Kongiganak, AK

I got coolsculpting using the big paddles (coolsmooth) over my inner thighs. procedure went smoothly with no alerts. after the procedure leg was normal. I received the post procedure massage as well. about 2hrs later I felt some swelling and tenderness but bearable... 1 day later I noticed this obvious swelling over my inner thighs... which extended further than the paddles region, see photo attached below. Have any of you had experience with this and will this go away? Also, will I get PAH?

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April 15, 2017

Answer: Hyperplasia/swelling after cool sculpting

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Robert Heck, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Hyperplasia/swelling after cool sculpting

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Robert Heck, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 14, 2017

Answer: Coolsculpting Swelling & Results--Add Radiofrequency, Thermage, Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 14, 2017

Answer: Coolsculpting Swelling & Results--Add Radiofrequency, Thermage, Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 13, 2018

Answer: You are most likely experiencing some swelling in the treated area, which is an expected side effect after Coolsculpting.

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July 13, 2018

Answer: You are most likely experiencing some swelling in the treated area, which is an expected side effect after Coolsculpting.

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