I had my treatment done about a week ago on my stomach and have had tingling, burning, pinching and stabbing pains ever since. When I press on my stomach it feels as though I’ve been punched. My stomach feels swollen and bigger. Is this normal? Should I continue to have more treatments or will my body get worse?
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November 26, 2018
Answer: Pain after CoolSculpting treatment on stomach
CoolSculpting is only intended to treat subcutaneous fat. When your body produces scar tissue after a surgery , it is mostly made up of collagen fibers, which Coolsculpt can not freeze away. Your best bet would be consulting with a licensed professional about a scar revision procedure.
Based on your description, you may not have been treated with the actual CoolSculpting device. The shortest treatment time for a CoolSculpting applicator is 35 minutes. The applicator for the chin and the larger applicator for the abdomen each require a 45 minute treatment time. It is im...
Denis L. Gonyon, Jr., MD (account suspended) says:
Yes, CoolSculpting has proven to reduce fat in the treatment area regardless of how much fat is in the area to begin with. However, depending on how applicators are placed and how many treatments are done, results can vary. We always recommend consulting with a qualified and...