How long will the numb sensation last after coolsculpting?

Thank you for your question! The good news here is that the feeling of numbness you are experiencing, even at week 1, is completely normal. Numbness and slight-numbness tend to last for several weeks post treatment. The time it takes for numbness to completely disappear varies from patient to patient so it is hard to give an exact timeline. If your symptoms continue beyond six weeks I would recommend checking in with the physician who treated you for an exam so they can give you a better idea of when to expect the symptoms to dissipate. Please see my video listed below for more helpful information regarding your question. I wish you the best in your recovery!

I appreciate your question.I had the procedure and depending on the area 1-2 weeks.it does go away The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

Since sensory nerves are encased in a myelin sheath that is predominantly fat, Coolsculpting can also freeze and damage nerves that provide sensation to the treated areas. The nerves are not cut as they can be during surgery, but it takes time for the nerves to heal and recover from surgery (as long as 6-12 months) as well as non-surgical damage via Coolsculpting (2-6 weeks). Of course, these lengths of time are "averages" and can differ with individual patients, but time always makes this better, and unless painful, nothing need be taken done to "help" the healing process. Just time.If you develop pain, there are medications like Neurontin (Gabapentin) that can make this nerve pain better.Best wishes! Dr. Tholen

Numbness after CoolSculpting is normal and typically resolve after a few months.  It is not necessary to take medication to change the course of this process.  It will get better by itself. 

The numbness after CoolSculpting that patients experience typically lasts around 10-14 days, but each patient is different.  We have had patients with numbness out to one month.  This always resolves, but it can take some time.