Exercise after CoolSculpting and best way to get full results?

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Hello doctors, I hope you're doing well. I did an abdominal coolsculpting approximately 3 weeks ago and I was wondering, will the hypertrophy resulting from abdominal workouts affect the results and increase the bulge? Do you advice me to continue abdominal workouts or just jog + some cardio? What are the best things to do to get the full results of coolsculpting?

Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS · Answer

There are absolutely no limitations as far as exercising post treatment.  It is recommended that you maintain a healthy lifestyle which includes eating well and exercising in order to get the best results.Best of luck,Dr. Philip Solomon, Solomon Facial Plastic, Toronto, Canada

Christine A. Hamori, MD · Answer

Because Coolsculpting is a non- invasive procedure it offers no down time! You can continue regular workouts to your own comfort. A healthy lifestyle and regular exercise will help ensure the results of Coolsculpting.

R. Stewart Collins, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! A huge benefit of choosing a CoolSculpting treatment is that you may resume your normal workouts after your treatment as soon as you feel comfortable doing so. It is completely normal to be a little bit swollen and/or sore in the weeks following your treatment, so don’t let it discourage you from continuing your exercise regimen. Results typically occur over a few months, but as long as you’re eating well and engaging in a healthy amount of regular exercise, you shouldn’t worry. As for the abdominal exercises, other than their overall contribution to a strong and toned physique, abdominal exercises specifically will most likely not directly affect your CoolSculpting results.

Martin Everhard, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

There's no reason you shouldn't be able to return to your normal exercise routine right away after CoolSculpting®. Although CoolSculpting® can effectively treat stubborn pockets of isolated fat deposits, it can't immunize you against future weight gain. The same health rules apply after CoolSculpting® as before: eat foods that are good for you, keep your simple carb intake (especially sugar) under control and stay active.

Jennifer Harrington, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your CoolSculpting® treatment! Since there’s no downtime required after this procedure, you can get right back to your regular exercise routine as quickly as you feel ready. At three weeks after your treatment, most of your swelling should be gone by now, although it’s still possible to have some residual swelling. This may be what’s causing the “bulge” you’ve described. For long-lasting results, keep up with your healthy exercise and eating habits.

Renee Burke, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. There are no limitations after having a Coolsculpting treatment done. You may work out and do exercising when you feel comfortable to do so. Some patients experience some mild bruising, swelling, and itching post treatment. We always encourage our patients to live a healthy life style with diet and exercise. If you have any further concerns I recommend following up with your Coolsculpting provider. Best of luck to you!

Robert G. Aycock, MD, FACS · Answer

CoolSculpting is a non-surgical treatment to treat fat pockets in certain areas. You will see the results within 3-4 months. Soreness and numbness is normal after CoolSculpting so you can workout as soon as you feel ready. One type of workout is not enough to change the body, you should be planning for full body workouts. It's hard to give more information without pictures or having an in person evaluation. Good luck with your workouts, eating clean, and follow up with your CoolSculpting specialist in 3 months.

Michelle Ellern, DO · Answer

You can continue to do any and all exercise and they should not have any issues on increasing abdominal bulge.  We recommend patients continue a healthy diet and exercise routine to either maintain or continue to lose weight during the course of treatment.  Rests from Coolsculping take 3-6 months.

Edward Stokes, MD · Answer

Thanks for your great question.  The amazing thing about CoolSculpting is that it will permanently remove 20-25% of the fat cells from the treated areas. This change will take place over a 3-4 month period. We recommend that nearly all of our patients receive 2 treatments per area in order to achieve optimal results.  For best post treatment  best results, we recommend that patients eat clean diets and maintain a healthy level of moderate exercise. If you choose to do extensive abdominal workouts, that's fine.  This will not most likely increase the  bulge.  Just remember that it takes months for the results to show, and there will be swelling for a few weeks directly following the procedure.  So, you may feel a little bigger before you get smaller.  Good luck with your CoolSculpting journey!

Tania Peters, MD · Answer

In a good candidate for treatment, Coolsculpting should result in a 20-25% reduction in the fat cells in the areas treated. As long as patients maintain their diet and regular level of exercise this result is typical and the result should endure over time.  Healthy exercise and weight loss should only improve the results of treatment.

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