Hi, I’m 65” and under 120lbs and under went cool sculpting almost 6 weeks ago. Is it reasonable to still retain water at this point? I follow a moderately strict diet and exercise regimen and haven’t increased my caloric intake since the procedure. The areas I received the treatment were the flanks, upper and lower abdomen. TIA
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To answer your question, there is not a specified time of month that Cool Sculpting will work better than another. Water retention should not affect the freezing of the cells that are being suctioned. After each treatment we massage the area for 1-2 minutes to break up those frozen...
CoolSculpting can be used after liposuction to help reduce any leftover areas of stubborn fat. I would recommend reaching out to your plastic surgeon and asking if you're cleared to have the treatment done if you had the liposuction within the past year.
It is not uncommon for patients to need at least 2-3 treatment sessions of CoolSculpting to see the best results. I would recommend scheduling a follow-up with your provider to address your concerns and be evaluated for a secondary treatment to the area.
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