Zeltiq CoolSculpting - Extreme Side Effects

April 20, 2011
Asked By:BMS

8 days post Zeltiq for my abs (lrg device). Immediately I had EXTREME swelling. Day 8 & I'm still VERY swollen (hot to the touch). 4 days ago this 24/7 SHARP bee sting-like pain started. Not all over, random 'spots'. Nothing helps (creams, pain relievers, ice). I haven't slept in 3 nights. Went back to the doc today. She said inflammation is the body's natural response & this may indicate a better result. Does this make sense? Stinging pain is from inflammation pinching nerves? RX'd steroids?

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March 25, 2014

Answer: Pain Following CoolSculpting Usually Resolves In 2-3 Days

March 25, 2014

Answer: Pain Following CoolSculpting Usually Resolves In 2-3 Days

September 1, 2015

Answer: Not common to have severe pain from CoolSculpting

September 1, 2015

Answer: Not common to have severe pain from CoolSculpting

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