I had coolsculpting on my upper and lower abdomen seven days ago. The evening of day 3 is when the excruciating pain started. The only way to describe the pain is to imagine someone is ripping you apart from the inside...graphic, but truthful. The pain isn't easing up and I can't sleep or go to work. Any advice on how to get any relief from this pain? My doctor's office is no help. They told me to take Advil. No OTC medicine is even touching the pain.
January 31, 2014
Answer: Relief From Temporary Discomfort After CoolSculpting What you are describing is a normal side effect when treating the abdomen with CoolSculpting. Patients may experience discomfort from mild to severe levels of intensity. Many practices report prescribing a non-narcotic nerve blocker for this specific sensation. Medications are not required for CoolSculpting and this uncomfortable sensation you have is temporary. My practice offers CoolSculpting Complete which includes a compression garment for patient comfort. Compression may relieve or eliminate the undesirable side effects following CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting Complete is a complimentary package that my patients enjoy. Along with compression garments, it also includes dual machines for faster treatment, and vibrational therapy to speed the elimination of fat cells through the lymphatic system. As the top provider of CoolSculpting in my region, patients at my practice receive Instant Rebates for free CoolSculpting with each session purchased.
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January 31, 2014
Answer: Relief From Temporary Discomfort After CoolSculpting What you are describing is a normal side effect when treating the abdomen with CoolSculpting. Patients may experience discomfort from mild to severe levels of intensity. Many practices report prescribing a non-narcotic nerve blocker for this specific sensation. Medications are not required for CoolSculpting and this uncomfortable sensation you have is temporary. My practice offers CoolSculpting Complete which includes a compression garment for patient comfort. Compression may relieve or eliminate the undesirable side effects following CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting Complete is a complimentary package that my patients enjoy. Along with compression garments, it also includes dual machines for faster treatment, and vibrational therapy to speed the elimination of fat cells through the lymphatic system. As the top provider of CoolSculpting in my region, patients at my practice receive Instant Rebates for free CoolSculpting with each session purchased.
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July 15, 2013
Answer: Pain after Coolsculpting
Though it is a small percentage of Coolsculpting patients that experience significant pain, it does happen. It generally begins after 3-4 days. It is important that you follow up with the office that treated you, especially if you are not finding relief from OTC medications and NSAIDs. The good news is that this pain will resolve. We've not have had anyone not recover completely. Some patients find relief from wearing a tight fitting garment or compression garment (something like spanx or a girdle). Try ice or hot compresses in the area as well. (some patients definitely prefer one over the other)
Good luck. Hang in there. Definitely follow up with your treating physician.
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July 15, 2013
Answer: Pain after Coolsculpting
Though it is a small percentage of Coolsculpting patients that experience significant pain, it does happen. It generally begins after 3-4 days. It is important that you follow up with the office that treated you, especially if you are not finding relief from OTC medications and NSAIDs. The good news is that this pain will resolve. We've not have had anyone not recover completely. Some patients find relief from wearing a tight fitting garment or compression garment (something like spanx or a girdle). Try ice or hot compresses in the area as well. (some patients definitely prefer one over the other)
Good luck. Hang in there. Definitely follow up with your treating physician.
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