I Had my Belly Done with Coolsculpting and Have Severe Bruising and Pooling of Blood, I Am Worried? (photo)

Thanks for your question. Bruising after CoolSculpting is quite normal and shouldn't be anything to worry about. We recommend that you stop taking any blood thinning medications before the treatment and Arnica can be applie topically and orally to help speed up the healing process. 

Most patients have some form of bruising after CoolSculpting and this resolves itself usually in the first few weeks. Some patients don't have bruising but have pain and some have don't have pain but have bruising and some have both. Swelling also can occur. I am not aware of hematomas, which are pockets of blood under the skin, developing after CoolSculpting, but any patient concerned about a side effect should contact their doctor.

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While quite severe, the bruising you note is not something to be overly concerned about. Contact your treating physician and request to be seen so he or she can make you more comfortable. There is a greater chance for severe bruising if you are taking a blood thinning product.

Bruising after Coolsculpting is very common and shouldn't worry you.  The bruising is a result of the suction required to pull the tissue into the applicator and can be quite significant in some patients.  Bruising can last days to even a few weeks depending on how significant it is.   The chances and severity of bruising can increase if you were taking blood thinning products prior to the procedure such as aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, Fish oil, etc. The bruising and discomfort will resolve.   You may consider Traumeel or Arnica cream on the bruised area to help it resolve more quickly.  Good luck.

 

Your bruising is certainly very dramatic but will resolve. Pain, while unusual, can occur but is usually mild and temporary. Onset of severe pain several days after treatment, especially when the abdomen is treated, can be severe can be controlled by wearing Spanx and taking ibuprofen or pain killers. Fortunately, this is uncommon.