When will swelling and pain go away after CoolMini on the chin?

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I had a coolmini treatment on my chin a week ago and my skin, jawbone and chin are skin very sensitive to touch and very sore with any pressure applied. My skin also feels "paper smooth" rather than normal skin with texture. Is this normal? And when will this subside?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It takes weeks for the swelling and pain to go away in most instances. I suggest venus legacy treatments and lymphatic massage to help.  Oral neurontin and diuretics can help as well. Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

There will be some numbness, swelling, and soreness after CoolSculpting treatments and this includes the chin area also. The degree and duration of this varies from person to person. In general, it can last an average of about 2 weeks. Make sure you follow up with your treatment provider.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. What you have described seems to be normal. The swelling and pain should subside after a week or two. If you feel that it hasn't or if you are concerned, speak with your chosen provider.Regards,

Chase Lay, MD · Answer

Coolsculpting to the chin area can cause swelling and soreness that can persist for about 1 - 2 weeks, and those can last longer if bruising is present. Numbness can last somewhere between 1 - 3 weeks, and all of these side effects are normal and vary between patients.Chase Lay, MD

Scott Gerrish, DO · Answer

Newbie84:
It is normal after the CoolMini treatment to experience tenderness, swelling, and skin sensitivity. On average, these symptoms may persist for 7 to 14 days. I would recommend a follow up visit with the treating physician should the symptoms persist longer.
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Dr Gerrish

When will swelling and pain go away after CoolMini on the chin?

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