Coolsculpting - bruising remedy? Can I apply heat or ice?

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Hi there! I got coolsculpting a few days ago on my love handles and they are pretty bruised up. Is there anything that I can do like apply heat or ice to reduce the bruising?

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  My recommendation for bruising and swelling would be Arnicare tablets or topical cream which is an over-the-counter homeopathic medication meant to reduce bruising, swelling and pain.  Best of luck.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It really will just be a matter of time for the bruising to resolve after your CoolSculpting treatment.  It is possible that icing may help but I do not think that heat would help.  Some people feel that taking oral Arnica may be of benefit also.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is common to have bruising after treatment which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. You take Arnica to help resolve bruising. Best of Luck!

Ariel Ostad, MD · Answer

Arnica and or Bromelaine (over the counter homeopathic medication) are recommended for use to prevent bruising from occurring following your CoolSculpting procedure. CoolSculpting is an FDA approved, fat reduction technique to transform your body without any surgical risks involved. Using the power of cold temperatures to freeze the fat below your skin, CoolSculpting can eliminate stubborn fat pockets from your: double chin, arms, abdomen, flanks, love handles, as well as the inner and outer thighs. For optimal results, it is important to seek consultation from a board certified dermatologist. Thank you for your question, best of luck!

Harlow Hollis, MD · Answer

Since it is a few days since you had yourCoolSculpt then there’s probably not much that will help. The blood has extravasated or left the blood vessels and has soaked into the fatty tissues and skin. It is more or less a “stain “now. Heat may help increase the local metabolism of the tissues and help red blood cells breakdown and therefore the bruise may go away faster. Occasionally a laser treatment could help the bruising as well. Laser basically just breaks down the red cells faster so they can be re-absorbed better and faster. Other than that mother nature will take care of you and everything should be fine.

Scott Gerrish, DO · Answer

mwiltz:
Bruising can occasionally occur following a CoolSculpting treatment. For my patients that do experience bruising, I recommend Arnica cream topically to the bruised area along with eating pineapple or supplementing with Bromelain. The bruising will typical resolve over the next week or so with or without intervention.
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Jean M. Casello, MD · Answer

Unless you are having discomfort ice or heat probably won't be helpful at this time.  I usually advise my patients to use arnica. Arnica comes in many different formulations pills,gel and pads.Any of these formulations should speed up the healing process.  If you can avoid asprin ,motrin and advil that will help also.

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for reaching out.  The bruising will go away on its own, a way to treat bruising is to use Arnica.  Arnica remedy that will target your bruising.  You can purchase this at any health food store.  Best of luck with your recovery

Coolsculpting - bruising remedy? Can I apply heat or ice?

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