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.
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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June 18, 2013
Answer: Pain After Coolsculpting?
I am sorry to hear about what you are experiencing. Yes, this does happen to a small percentage of patients and it should subside in about a week.
Try OTC pain medication, topical pain rubs and/or numbing creams.
Hopefully you will be very happy with your results and forget the 2 weeks of pain.
Best wishes.
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June 18, 2013
Answer: Pain After Coolsculpting?
I am sorry to hear about what you are experiencing. Yes, this does happen to a small percentage of patients and it should subside in about a week.
Try OTC pain medication, topical pain rubs and/or numbing creams.
Hopefully you will be very happy with your results and forget the 2 weeks of pain.
Best wishes.
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