Will I need to take time off from work with CoolSculpting?

Question

I am an RN in the ER, very active job. Will I be able to resume work the day after coolsculpting? Planning on treating bra fat, love handles, and abdomen

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There are no restrictions after CoolSculpting. All the best. Regards,

Tina B. West, MD · Answer

As an RN in one of the most rigorous fields of nursing, you are probably in great shape already!  Coolsculpting is considered a no downtime procedure.  Most people return to normal activities, including exercise, the next day.  However, they may feel as though they have already had an abdominal work out, experiencing some abdominal tenderness and possible cramping.  If you are treating your abdomen and flanks the same day, you may compound your discomfort.  From your nursing experience, you know pain tolerance varies from person to person, and also that any post-procedural discomfort can always be managed.  Knowing your own body, use your own best judgement with the help of your treating physician for optimal outcome.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes you can work the day after coolsculpting although you could have pain and swelling with bruising that can last a few weeks.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

There is no downtime after a CoolSculpting treatment and you can return to work and regular activities right away. That being said, everyone has a different tolerance for discomfort. When I did the procedure on myself, I was able to go for a 5 mile run afterwards without any issues. If you're treating all of those areas at once you may have a little more soreness than if you treated only 1 area. But, you should be able to go back to work the day after. Its kind of a use your own judgement type thing as everyone is different. Best wishes.

Robert Heck, MD, FACS · Answer

For Cool Sculpting I'm sure you're aware there is no post treatment restrictions. With that being said, most times the abdomen treatments give clients a range of discomfort afterwards. I would not anticpate much if any discomfort for the bra line and love handles. Keep in the mind the abdomen discomfort may increase with the applicator used as well if multiples on the abdomen. I would honestly say you could work, knowing if you do get nerve pain following (rare cases) you should contact your provider for solutions assuming you're in a reputable treatment center.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Most people can resume normal activity immediately after a CoolSculpting treatment with no recovery time.  There are a small percentage of people who do develop sharp pain several days after treatment to the abdomen.  This can normally be treated with a prescription medication if it occurs.

Linda Cecilia Honet, MD · Answer

One of the beauties behind CoolSculpting is its lack of downtime. Although you may experience slight discomfort after treatment,  the discomfort is nothing that will take you off your feet. Most patients who get treated with the CoolSculpt resume their regular activities the same day.

Jeffrey M. Hartog, DMD, MD · Answer

There are no restrictions after your CoolSculpting treatment.  You may have some swelling, numbness, and tenderness, but for most people the side effects are very minimal.

Katherine A. Orlick, MD · Answer

First of all, I want to say thanks
for the work you do in the emergency department. I know that's a high-stress
job, and it takes a special person to do it well. To answer your question,
ZELTIQ advertises CoolSculpting as being a no-downtime procedure, and generally
I've found that to be true. However, some patients experience a lingering ache
or soreness following this procedure, similar to how you'd feel after a
vigorous workout. Only you know how much this may affect your work. To be on
the safe side, you may wish to schedule your treatment for the day prior to a
break in your work week, so that you have time to rest if necessary. I hope
this helped you make your decision!

Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS · Answer

I understand that an emergency room RN's shift can be
physically demanding. Most patients can return to work the day after undergoing
a CoolSculpting procedure. Some men and women, in fact, go back to work the
same day. But it's important to understand your own tolerance for discomfort,
especially if it might affect your ability to perform your job. Swelling,
redness, and bruising are all possible side effects. I hope this helps with
planning your procedure.

Will I need to take time off from work with CoolSculpting?

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