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When Does the Excrutiating Pain Subside After CoolSculpting?

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beachparrot57Feb 21, 2012

I got cool sculpting 6 days ago and the pain keeps getting worse. It is like I have a belly full of broken glass. Is there anything I can do to ease the pain (not discomfort - PAIN) When will it subside. I can't concentrate to work it is so intense.

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