Zeltiq CoolSculpting - Extreme Side Effects

Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have delayed onset of pain around 5 days after Coolsculpting.  The intermittent discomfort tends to subside within a week. It generally takes about 1 to 2  weeks for the swelling  subside. I do recommend compression for 3 weeks to help with these symptoms.  I recommend contacting your Coolsculpting  specialist as they can prescribe medications which can reduce the intensity of the discomfort.  Best regards.

It is not uncommon to have
delayed onset pain after a Coolsculpting procedure. This pain is more
commonly experienced with abdominal Coolsculpting. It starts 3-5 days
after the procedure and can last 10 days or so. This pain is nerve based
and is best treated with Neurontin. Ask your physician to prescribe you
some.
Best of luck,
Sheila Nazarian

Sometimes nerve pain can be a result of treatment with coolsculpting, especially with the CoolMax applicator. The never pain can have a delayed and prolonged onset. Over the counter pain meds can be helpful, but you may also ask your provider if they recommend a prescription medication for nerve pain such as neurontin. Many patients also find relief with some compression on the area as well. I'm not sure the amount of pain is indicative of the result you will get at all, but all of the symptoms normally always get better with time. Definitely consult with your provider if things do not improve.

It’s not unusual for patients to experience some pain
following abdominal coolsculpting. This pain is often described as dull and
achy and typically improves in 2-3 days.

                  Rarely
the pain is more severe and is characterized as sharp and stabbing. The origin
of this pain is unclear, but is probably related to traction on the soft tissue
related to the suction from the applicator device. The pain usually resolves
spontaneously without treatment. Occasionally, non-steroidal anti- inflammatory agents may be used to minimize pain following
this procedure. 

Although it is not common to experience the sharp pain that has prevented your sleeping, after CoolSculpting, some people do. These symptoms tend to go away on their own, but if there is no contraindication to taking a non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent, your doctor may wish to recommend such.  Also, there might be  a chance that a physical therapists, external ultrasound treatment could make it more comfortable. Unfortunately, I would have to say there is no guarantee about the latter, and in fact, there might be a risk it could make it worse. You would probably know during the treatment if it feels good, it probably will help, but if it makes it worse during the treatment you could ask for it to be stopped.

The intense pain that you describe is different than what most people experience, that being said, in a small percentage of patients the larger device (size 8) can lead to intense, deep, pain, most commonly experienced in day 3-4 after the procedure.  NSAIDS (motrin,advil) around the clock for a few days can help to remedy this.  if this is not enough talk to your doctor.
 

Swelling is a common but temporary side effect.  Normally side effects resolve in a few days to a couple weeks.  It also sounds like you have some late onset pain.  This is common with the larger applicators.  You should see the physician to see if they recommend medications such as Gabapentin or Lyrica for the pain.  They may also recommend Benadryl or Ambien at night to help you rest.  A compression garment, ice or heating pad to the area may help.  You may also try some stretching exercises.

My office has performed more than 5,000 Coosculpting treatments and no one has ever had an experience exactly like you are describing. With the older applicators, it was not unusual for some people to have nerve discomfort, in which case, they could receive a prescription.It is always important to go to a medical office for a medical procedure. Too many "med-spas" are franchises, or run by non-physicians with a medical director nowhere in sight. A physician's office with experience in CoolSculpting will likely mean better results, and in the case of am usual event, a medical professional can be available to manage your care.

Thank you for your question. It is common to have some swelling, numbness, tingling, and discomfort after Coolsculpting treatment and typically this resolves in a few weeks. You can take Tylenol to help alleviate your discomfort. If your symptoms do not get better or get worse please follow up with your treating physician. Best of Luck!

It sounds like you are experiencing delayed onset pain from CoolSculpting treatment. This is a rare occurrence, but as you describe, can be very painful. Anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen, can be helpful in reducing your pain. While this reaction usually only lasts for a week or so, I suggest contacting your provider to rule out any other cause for the pain and to potentially prescribe medication that may be helpful.