Does massaging the area help to eliminate the dead fat cells faster?

October 30, 2017
Asked By:cpacheco in Los Angeles, CA

How often should I massage and how hard after CoolSculpting? I think I was one of the unfortunate people who have all the side effects mentioned, severe lower ab pain, itching and very swollen belly. I have been putting ice packs to help with the pain and the itching but it seems like is getting worst by the day. Massaging the treated area is extremely painful, even wearing spandex does not help. I had the procedure done a week ago.

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November 7, 2017

Answer: Post-Treatment Massage

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November 1, 2017

Answer: COOLSCULPTING NJ

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November 1, 2017

Answer: COOLSCULPTING NJ

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November 1, 2017

Answer: Massaging after CoolSculpting

Tina B. West, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 1, 2017

Answer: Massaging after CoolSculpting

Tina B. West, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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November 1, 2017

Answer: Swelling and pain after coolsculpting

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November 1, 2017

Answer: Swelling and pain after coolsculpting

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October 31, 2017

Answer: Coolsculpting & Massage--Add Radiofrequency, Thermage, Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra, VASER, ThermiRF

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Answer: Coolsculpting & Massage--Add Radiofrequency, Thermage, Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra, VASER, ThermiRF

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