Does CoolSculpting leave a burn scar? (photo)

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I had CoolSculpting 2 days ago on my lower abdomen. This burn hurts really bad, and it’s swollen. From the side, it sticks out a lot where the applicator was sucking the fat. It’s still a hard lump and it’s hard to massage because the hurts. Is this going to scar? Will the lump flatten out? I reached out to the lady who did it and she sent me a copy of the waiver I signed.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question and picture. Are you sure this was an actual Coolsculpting device? Was a gelpad placed on your skin before the treatment? Swelling and redness are common after the procedure and get better with time. The burning pain can occur, but not as commonly. Sometimes it needs medication to help. On another note, the applicator placement based on your picture seems odd for your fat distribution. If you do not feel comfortable with your treating provider then I would recommend you get an in-person second opinion from an experienced Coolsculpting physician. Best wishes.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This happens in some patients and I suggest you contact your physician: oral prednisone, oral neurontin and diuretics all seem to help. To speed up healing, you can try adding hyperbaric oxygen, lymphatic massage, venus legacy or exilis radiofrequency treatments.  Keep in mind, for best results, a combination approach is needed and some people need more than one treatment with Coolsculpting. I recommend adding radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. However, a Vaser with ThermiRF procedure is the best combination for a toned result, but requires more downtime. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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