CoolSculpting. Is this indentation normal? (Photo)

Question

I recently had cool sculpting to reduce a small amount of fat on my abdomen. However, 7 weeks later the fat I wanted reduced beneath my belly button is still there, but there is a deep indentation resembling a shark bite about half an inch above my belly button. Can you please tell me if this is normal and will change over time, or if perhaps the cool sculpt was not positioned properly to target fat below the belly button.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend waiting the full 3 months to see if it resolves. If you are concerned, please speak with your chosen provider. Regards,

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

I would wait a full 3 months to see what the result will be.  If it is still there, you should treat the area right above the divit to reduce the appearance and overhang.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Coolsculpting can cause indentations, this is one of the reason I recommend liposuction by a contouring specialist in certain situations.  You may need more velashape or venus legacy, a liposuction revision/fat grafting or more coolsculpting.  Please see an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer

Jeffrey M. Hartog, DMD, MD · Answer

I would suggest waiting at least the 3 months to see what the full results are from the treatment.  It is hard to tell if this is a result of the CoolSculpting without seeing before pictures and without knowing where the applicators were placed.  Check with your provider to see if they can compare before and after pictures to get a better understanding of what may have happened.

Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD · Answer

Dear missargo87:This result is not something that should be expected after CoolSculpting, and it is difficult for me to conceive of how it could have come about. If I were seeing you in consultation, I would want to see a copy of your treatment record. It is possible you did not have a CoolSculpting treatment; there are a number of knockoffs that can give unpredictable results.All the best, Dr. Clark

CoolSculpting. Is this indentation normal? (Photo)

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