Is it possible that my inner thighs are still swollen one week post-op?

Hello,

Thank you for your question. Yes it is normal to be swollen a week after treatment. This can sometimes last a few weeks, everyone is different when it comes to swelling. If you are still swollen and concerned after the second week, contact the physician who treated you for a follow up appointment. However keep in mind that it can take 3-4 months to see results, the legs usually take a little longer. Good luck!

We do sometimes see swelling for a few weeks after a CoolSculpting procedure and I expect that is what you are experiencing.  We have had great success treating the inner thigh area with CoolSculpting and with proper application you should expect your thigh gap to improve.

We always inform our patients that there will be swelling directly following the Coolsculpting procedure, and that this may last for up to 2 weeks.  In some cases, the swelling can even last up to a month, although this would be more rare.  The body is sending fluids into the treated area to remove the fat cells which have been destroyed.  It is actually a very necessary part of the post treatment process.  In fact, we instruct our patients to take Tylenol and not any type of anti-inflammatory, such as Ibuprofin, post treatment if there is any discomfort.  You actually need the inflammation.  It has only been one week, so give it a couple of months, and you will most likely be thrilled will your results. We have seen amazing transformations when treating the inner thighs.  Clients who had suffered with "thigh rub" for years were finally able to achieve the "gap" they had always wanted, with smooth, natural, permanent results. Coolsculpting delivers.