Hi there. Today is my 8th day post Coolscultping done on upper and lower abdomen. I'm experiencing insane burning that started yesterday. Like someone is rubbing over a sunburnt area over and over again. Is this a normal side effect of the coolsculpting and if so how long will this last? I am using ice packs all day and night as without an ice pack it's unbearable. Secondly, I'm having quite a bit of strong pain around my naval. Could cool sculpting cause a hernia? Why am I so sore around my navel?
Answer: Coolsculpting and Pain--Add Radiofrequency, Thermage, Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for best results Some patients experience pain with Coolsculpting. I recommend following up with your Doctor for a formal evaluation. If necessary, this pain can be treated with anti-inflammatory medications and neurontin. For best results with Coolsculpting, I recommend a combination approach. I recommend adding radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. Vaser with ThermiRF is an alternative. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Coolsculpting and Pain--Add Radiofrequency, Thermage, Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for best results Some patients experience pain with Coolsculpting. I recommend following up with your Doctor for a formal evaluation. If necessary, this pain can be treated with anti-inflammatory medications and neurontin. For best results with Coolsculpting, I recommend a combination approach. I recommend adding radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. Vaser with ThermiRF is an alternative. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: CoolSculpting and late-onset nerve pain This type of pain is a normal side effect from CoolSculpting, especially in the abdomen area. Icing can help reduce the nerve pain you are feeling. You could also try using heat or compression to help with this pain. Usually the late-onset nerve pain lasts a few days at most. Check with your provider to see what they recommend. Normally, gabapentin is prescribed to help alleviate the late-onset nerve pain.
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Answer: CoolSculpting and late-onset nerve pain This type of pain is a normal side effect from CoolSculpting, especially in the abdomen area. Icing can help reduce the nerve pain you are feeling. You could also try using heat or compression to help with this pain. Usually the late-onset nerve pain lasts a few days at most. Check with your provider to see what they recommend. Normally, gabapentin is prescribed to help alleviate the late-onset nerve pain.
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March 28, 2017
Answer: Pain Post-CoolSculpting Treatment on Abdomen Hi toniacol- For CoolSculpting treatments on the abdomen area, it is very common for some patients to experience late-onset pain/ sharp pains due to inflammation. This is temporary and should subside in a few days. Gabapentin is the recommended prescription remedy to alleviate this type of nerve pain. Pain killers are not recommended post-CoolSculpting treatments because they do not target the nerve and can slow down your body's ability to eliminate the frozen fat cells. I would recommend you speak with your provider about prescribing a low-dose Gabapentin script if the pain continues. You may also try other natural remedies such as massage, stretching, compression garments, and heating or cooling pads. My Best, Dr. Basile
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March 28, 2017
Answer: Pain Post-CoolSculpting Treatment on Abdomen Hi toniacol- For CoolSculpting treatments on the abdomen area, it is very common for some patients to experience late-onset pain/ sharp pains due to inflammation. This is temporary and should subside in a few days. Gabapentin is the recommended prescription remedy to alleviate this type of nerve pain. Pain killers are not recommended post-CoolSculpting treatments because they do not target the nerve and can slow down your body's ability to eliminate the frozen fat cells. I would recommend you speak with your provider about prescribing a low-dose Gabapentin script if the pain continues. You may also try other natural remedies such as massage, stretching, compression garments, and heating or cooling pads. My Best, Dr. Basile
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March 29, 2017
Answer: Abdominal Discomfort after CoolSculpting Though only 10-15% of patients experience the discomfort you describe, it is real and it is uncomfortable. Tylenol is usually effective in combating the discomfort. Of the few patients of ours who have described the "late onset pain" that you are experiencing, we have found that prescribed Neurontin is very effective in alleviating discomfort caused by the nerves rebounding from the CoolSculpting procedure.
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March 29, 2017
Answer: Abdominal Discomfort after CoolSculpting Though only 10-15% of patients experience the discomfort you describe, it is real and it is uncomfortable. Tylenol is usually effective in combating the discomfort. Of the few patients of ours who have described the "late onset pain" that you are experiencing, we have found that prescribed Neurontin is very effective in alleviating discomfort caused by the nerves rebounding from the CoolSculpting procedure.
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March 28, 2017
Answer: CoolSculpting and late onset pain Hi toniacol, thanks for your question. What you are experiencing is called late onset pain. The earlier generations of CoolSculpting applicators, which used a deeper suction, did frequently cause this type of post treatment reaction, particularly in the abdominal region For most who experience this, the pain begins around the 7th day and lasts about 5-7 days, sometimes a little longer. The degree of discomfort varies from patient to patient, but what you describe is normal, so no need to worry. CoolSculpting will not cause a hernia. We recommend icing, which you are already doing. You may also want to alternate with heat. Compression garments can also be helpful. I would also suggest Tylenol or any other pain reliever that is not anti-inflammatory. The inflammation is necessary to achieve the best results. Hang in there. The pain will pass, and your results will be worth it. This is what we have heard time after time from patients who have experienced what you are going through. If you decide to treat again with CoolSculpting, I would suggest trying the new CoolAdvantage applicators. These newer applicators treat in less time, with less suction for greater comfort during and after treatment. The vast majority of patients who choose CoolAdvantage find they have no late onset pain. Good luck with everything. I hope you feel better soon.
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March 28, 2017
Answer: CoolSculpting and late onset pain Hi toniacol, thanks for your question. What you are experiencing is called late onset pain. The earlier generations of CoolSculpting applicators, which used a deeper suction, did frequently cause this type of post treatment reaction, particularly in the abdominal region For most who experience this, the pain begins around the 7th day and lasts about 5-7 days, sometimes a little longer. The degree of discomfort varies from patient to patient, but what you describe is normal, so no need to worry. CoolSculpting will not cause a hernia. We recommend icing, which you are already doing. You may also want to alternate with heat. Compression garments can also be helpful. I would also suggest Tylenol or any other pain reliever that is not anti-inflammatory. The inflammation is necessary to achieve the best results. Hang in there. The pain will pass, and your results will be worth it. This is what we have heard time after time from patients who have experienced what you are going through. If you decide to treat again with CoolSculpting, I would suggest trying the new CoolAdvantage applicators. These newer applicators treat in less time, with less suction for greater comfort during and after treatment. The vast majority of patients who choose CoolAdvantage find they have no late onset pain. Good luck with everything. I hope you feel better soon.
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