I had Cool Sculpting completed last Friday, January 7, 2017 & have been so uncomfortable and in such pain. The explanations of others who have posted that it feels like broken glass in your belly is spot on. I haven't been able to workout, I am sleep deprived and just miserable. I called the location where I had this done and they called in a RX for Gabapentin. I too am taking extra strength Tylenol and Benadryl. NOTHING helps. Any suggestions?
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January 17, 2017
Answer: Pain after Coolsculpting--Consult your Doctor
Unfortunately it appears from the photograph that you are not a great candidate for Coolsculpting due to the skin laxity and and the extent of the fat in the area. It also appears that you may even have a hernia in that area. Please consult a physician who is an expert in Coolsculpting. ...
Thank you for your question! CoolSculpting is ideal for those who are at or near their ideal body weight. It is important to understand that it is not a weight loss treatment. Getting closer to your ideal body weight would be suggested so you can maximize the benefits of CoolSculpting results....
CoolSculpting uses a patented technique called cryolipolysis to
freeze fat cells, sending them into apoptosis (i.e., slow cell
death). Once the fat cells have disintegrated into their components,
they are gradually removed from the body through the lymphatic
system, and ultimately excreted...