Bruising with mini CoolSculpt?

Question

I am having mini cool sculpting on my under chin area next week. I am worried about bruising or redness as I am going on a work trip the next day. Is this common?

Timothy Treece, MD, FACS · Answer

Immediately after the cool mini to the submental area you are red. This usually resolved within 1-2 hours honestly. I believe you leaving on a work trip the following day would be fine. However you may feel a little numb and sore, sometimes a small amount of discomfort swallowing. Our submental clients report minimal issues following treatment.

Janet Allenby, DO · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. Based on what we've seen bruising and swelling is minimal. It can happen, but it usually isn't severe. Please consult with your provider to discuss the types of results they've gotten. Good luck!

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

It is unlikely but possible to bruise with Cool Mini.Coolsculpting is an excellent form of non-invasive  fat reduction for
the right patient. Some applicators take 1 or 2 hours but the new advantage
applicators take only 35 minutes and have significantly less risk for delayed
onset pain (especially in the abdomen). Results are seen at 2 months and
typically 1-3 treatments will be necessary on each area to achieve ideal
results. The number of treatments depends on the amount of fat there and the
patient's goals.  There is not downtime and the results can be impressive
in the right patient.  We also use the Zimmer Z-wave for improved patient
comfort and added results. The best candidates are those who are in pretty
good shape with areas of stubborn fat that won't go away no matter what.

My best,

Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMM

Beverly Hills, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is possible that you may experience some bruising, swelling, numbness, and redness in the area. These side effects usually subside within 2-3 weeks. You should be fine to go ahead with the treatment, however, if you are worried about the side effects you may want to wait until after the trip. Regards,

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

Redness is common after any CoolSculpting treatment, including the CoolMini for the chin. This usually gets better within a matter of hours. Some people may develop some bruising which may last about a week. Best wishes.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question! In our practice we perform cool-sculpting regularly we have not seen a lot of bruising in our patients. It is not guaranteed that bruising will not occur,  so I would suggest rescheduling if this is an important event. Redness can occur with cool-sculpting but typically subsides within a day or two.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is common to have some redness in the submental area after treatment which typically resolves in a few hours. Some bruising may occur but is not common in this area. However, if it does occur it typically resolves in a few weeks. If you have any other concerns please follow up with your treating physician. Best of Luck!

Melda A. Isaac, MD · Answer

The CoolMini from Zeltiq freezes and kills up to 20% of the fat cells present in a double chin. The body then eliminates them permanently over the next weeks to months. While you may experience some sensations such as tingling, intense cold, numbness or slight pain during the procedure, most patients tolerate these well and manage the symptoms with over-the-counter painkillers. After the procedure, there may be some slight swelling or redness. Bruising, however, is rare. Any side effects should be minimal and resolve within hours to weeks, depending on the patient. Please meet with a board-certified dermatologist to learn more about treatment with CoolMini.

Katherine A. Orlick, MD · Answer

Generally speaking, treatment under
the chin with the CoolScuplting applicator is rather well-tolerated among most
patients, and bruising is minimal. In the unlikely event that any discoloration
is present, you'll be able to easily conceal it with makeup. Good luck with
your treatment!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

We have had very little issues following the mini treatment. Most common side effect was a little soreness and numbness. No one had significant bruising.  You should be fine to go ahead with the treatment. If there is any doubt or concern, wait till after the event. All the bestDr Soni

Bruising with mini CoolSculpt?

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