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Coolsculpting is one of the most popular treatments in the cosmetic industry. There are several common side effects. Most people do experience some numbness, swelling, possible bruising, and mild discomfort in the area of treatment. This resolves over the first few days after the treatment though numbness can persist for a couple of weeks. Some patients bruise easily and some patient swell easily. It's hard to predict who will and won't so be wary that this can happen and could last 5-10 days in unlikely cases.Rare side effects include nerve pain that starts 5-14 days after treatment and usually lasts about a week but can be treated with nerve pain medications and compression devices. Extremely rarely the coolsculpting treatment can have the opposite result and fat can increase in the area of treatment. If this happens, it is seen within the first 3 months after treatment (this isn't weight gain). Coolsculpting will pay for this to be liposuctioned if it happens so even this can be resolved. Coolsculpting is a very safe procedure enjoyed by thousands. The majority of unhappy patients either were better candidates for liposuction or they were undertreated. We always recommend a consultation with our plastic surgeon during your visit with us to make sure we are performing the right procedure for you prior to treatment.
Hello Sas12, Coolsculpting is a safe non-invasive procedure for fatreduction. You may experience temporary side effects with Coolsculpting such asbruising, swelling, redness, tenderness, itching, tingling, and numbness.Occasionally a patient will have some delayed onset with pain, or strongcramping. There are no permanent sideeffects with Coolsculpting, although some side effects may last weeks to monthsafter treatment. Each patient is different, and as always it is important tohave your treatment performed by an experienced Coolsculpting provider. Best of Luck!Dr. Thomas E. Kaniff
Post treatment there is usually some mild redness that resolves after about an hour. Occasionally there may be some temporary mild bruising. Most patients experience some temporary numbness, tingling, tenderness, and itching, which are all completely normal. There are some other rare side effects, but those listed above are the most common. A few of the less common side effects are paradoxical hyperplasia, nerve pain, vasovagal symptoms. You should obtain a consultation so that your provider can go over these with you in more detail and determine if you are a candidate for the procedure
The most common side effects from CoolSculpting are temporary swelling, bruising, numbness, and a tingling sensation. These side effects generally last only a few days to two weeks at most, although the numbness may last for longer. Most patients are able to return to work immediately following a treatment, and are able to manage side effects easily with over the counter medication. Be sure to always see a board-certified, experienced dermatologist for any CoolSculpting treatment.
Major sideeffects or complications are rare following a CoolSculpting procedure becauseit is noninvasive. There are no incisions and no injections. Most patientsreturn to work or normal activities immediately after the treatment. You maysee some redness in the treated area, which could last just a few minutes or upto a couple of hours. Swelling might also occur and could last a few weeksbefore completely fading. A dull sensation is another known side effect,lasting from 1 week to 2 months.
