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Thank you for your question. Temporary numbnessin the treatment area following a CoolSculpting procedure is one of the typicalside effects. Cryolipolysis, the scientific process on which the CoolSculptingprocedure is based, involves lowering the temperature of fat cells so theybegin to die without harming the skin. But it still cools the area to the pointthat a numb sensation remains temporarily after the procedure. This usuallylasts for at least 2 weeks. You should feel comfortable reaching out to thepractice where you got your treatment if you have any concerns. Best wishes.
Thank you for your question, duncanclan1976. Numbness after CoolSculpting is normal. That is one of the many reasons that our patients choose SculpSure again and again. SculpSure beats all of its competitors in head-to-head clinical studies and is the only FDA-approved laser to vanquish fat. Please follow your surgeon's recovery guidelines diligently and do not hesitate to call the office or schedule a follow-up appointment if you have any questions.Best wishes,
Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent treatment. Numbness and a dull internal itch are just some of the side effects to be expected from CoolSculpting. Different patients experience different side effects, but overall they generally subside within a week or two after treatment.
Yes numbness is normal and can be improved with massage and oral gabapentin. I suggest speaking to your physician, but without anything it will resolve in 3-6 months. Best, Dr. Emer.
Numbness after CoolSculpting is normal. It usually fully resolved by about 2 weeks, but in some cases in can last as long as 6 weeks.
It is completely normal to have numbness after a CoolSculpting treatment. I find that almost all patients experience some temporary numbness after the procedure and it can take several weeks to resolve. Sometimes it can take as long as 8 weeks to go away completely.
Hello, and thank you for your question. Yes, it is not uncommon to have numbness for several months following your procedure. I would follow back up with her treating physician if you have any additional problems or concerns. Best of luck.
It is common to have a variety of sensory dysesthesias related to the procedure itself. These can range from temporary numbness to itching to pain of various types, but they all usually resolve/normalize over a few days or weeks. Discuss with your plastic surgeon.
Yes, numbness is a fairly common side effect following CoolSculpting treatments. It should resolve on its own over the course of a few weeks, although in some cases it may last for a month or two.
Numbness is very common after CoolSculpting. Most of my patients experience numbness, tingling, swelling and some soreness for up to two weeks although some patients have experienced it for up to four weeks. Recovery is very subjective. All patients recover differently.
Sorry, but coolsculpting will not work on an apron of fat. The device is designed to help flatten bulges and areas where fat can be pinched, but the skin is not loose( such as a "love handle"). An apron of fat hangs and the coolsculpting will not tighten...
Thank you for this question. Many of the patients at my practice in California's Bay Area are interested in CoolSculpting to reduce fat in their upper arms. The procedure is cleared by the FDA for treatments that reduce fat in the abdomen, flanks, thighs, and under the chin. So treating the...
Thank you for your question. Generally it takes up to 2 weeks for swelling, bruising and itching to resolve and several weeks for the fat cells to dissolve before seeing the final results. However, many patients have seen outstanding results within 2 weeks’ time. Best of Luck!