After cool sculpturing is done on abdomen. How long will the bloating and hardness of the stomach last? (Photo)

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I'm very uncomfortable and look and feel like I'm 6 months pregnant.. Is this normal? I got cool sculpturing done yesterday.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You should combine with Vanquish to get more fat reduction and zwave/cellutone to improve the swelling more rapidly.  Swelling can last 2-6 weeks.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Swelling, bruising, and numbness can last 2-3 weeks. If you have any concerns, please speak to your provider. Regards,

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Coolsculpting is a fat-freezing procedure for non-surgical fat-reduction treatment.  It uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet and exercise. Some swelling, bruising and numbness can occur after treatment. This can last up 2-3 weeks. If you have any concerns please contact your treating physician.

Edward Stokes, MD · Answer

The vast majority of Coolsculpting clients will experience swelling post treatment.  This feeling of being bloated can last from 2-3 weeks, and is not only normal but necessary. The body is drawing fluids into the treated area, in order to begin removing the destroyed fat cells through the lymphatic drainage system. The post treatment numbness of the area  combined with the swelling creates the illusion that the area feels hard.  This will subsist within a few weeks. If the swelling does not go down after the three week period, please see your physician for an evaluation.

Helena Guarda, MD · Answer

Swelling and bruising are common after coolsculpting. Most patients experience some swelling. This typically lasts 2-3 weeks. Massaging the area and wearing compression can help during this time. On rare occasions a patient will take pain medicine . If you are concerned you are not progressing as expected,  contact your treating physician.

Michelle Ellern, DO · Answer

Side effects of swelling, pain and bruising can last up to 2-3 weeks .  If you have any further concerns please contact your treating physician.

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Coolsculpting is a fat-freezing procedure for non-surgical fat-reduction treatment.  It uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet and exercise. Some swelling, bruising and numbness can occur after treatment. This can last up 2-3 weeks. If you have any concerns please contact your treating physician.

Drew Varano, MD · Answer

In general , Coolsculpting swelling post treatment is minimal . Some people can have more moderate swelling which typically resolves in 1-2 weeks . You can still have residual deeper swelling for over a month, but this is not common. Rare cases of panniculitis have happened , which all do resolve but can take several weeks to months . If swelling persists more than 2 weeks, you  may want to schedule a follow up with your provider.

Parham Gharagozlou, MD, FACP · Answer

This is something that I warn patients about. Normally for a couple of days you can not get into your cloth due to the swelling. This is the time that fat cells are getting removed. If it goes beyond 2-3 days ask your physician to be reassessed. in case of severe pain you need to call your doctor immediately.

After cool sculpturing is done on abdomen. How long will the bloating and hardness of the stomach last? (Photo)

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