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CoolSculpting on under arms - is the pain & recovery similar to belly CoolSculpting?

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I'm on Day 7 of my CoolSculpting treatment on my belly. Used CoolMax applicators. The numbness, tenderness, pain pings, and itching is uncomfortable but have been manageable with waist cincher, spanx, and lidocaine patch at night. I'm thinking about doing my underarms as well in a few weeks. Can the pain be the pain the same or worse than the CoolMax? Had one person say there is a large nerve under the arm so can be extremely painful during and after treatment. I know, everyone is different!

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