CoolSculpting aftercare, what will help get the best results?

While some people experience slight pain or swelling after having a CoolSculpting treatment, the majority go right back to their regular routine without taking any special aftercare steps. If you do have pain or discomfort, it should be easily manageable. Rest, eat well and drink plenty of water. You can take over the counter pain medication if necessary. Call your technician if you continue to experience pain. 

The best aftercare for CoolSculpting is to follow each session with Zimmer Z-Wave Radial Pulsed Therapy. This is a treatment your dermatologist can administer directly after CoolSculpting to maximize your results and create smoother contours. If your practitioner doesn’t have Z-Wave, then you should be manually massaged. You can also massage the treated areas yourself at home. Some of my patients find it helpful to wear Spanx or any type of shapewear. This helps with tenderness and swelling for the first few days. Everyone’s body reacts slightly differently to the procedure. If you tend to bruise easily, you may want to take Arnica before and after your treatment. Ice is not recommended as you may be slightly numb and ice too much. Good hydration is always recommended, but there is no need to over hydrate. Other than arnica, there are no special supplements to help heal or kill more fat cells. A healthy diet low in salt will help to prevent excessive swelling. Please find a board-certified dermatologist to administer your CoolSculpting treatments.

The advantage of Coolsculpting is that no after care is required, but there are things you can do to improve your result. Staying hydrated is important. No special garment is necessary but I do recommend a tight fitting garment for a few days if patient experiences any swelling which is not common. Bruising can occur but again it is rare and Arnica and other anti bruising meds can help.