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Couldn't finish first time around. Just did it again yesterday with meds

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So let me start by saying I had lipo of my lower...

Denise c226
$900
So let me start by saying I had lipo of my lower abdomen, muffin top area and thighs. All went well. Recovery was well. After, I develops a dent on either side of my belly button. My dr said he could be the hard tissue that's still healing and we'd decide what to do on my third post op appointment. So when I went I again he suggested cool sculpting. I wasn't really concerned about losing fat but more about getting rid of the dent. (I'll post pics) so yesterday was my appointment for cool sculpting. We decided to go with a triangle shape around the belly button on the smallest cool sculpting suction thing( the one that's small and straight)
I sat up on their comfy chair, she put the gel on and then the device. It was just a lot of suction at first but then hurt. She said it would go away within 10 min because of the cold numbing. I waited 20. I was in so much pain that I started to get hot, nauseous and felt awful. It didn't get better, it got worse. I had tears rolling down my face. Let me say that I think I have a high pain tolerance, I've had a bay, I have a whole arm and other areas of tattoos, I was fine with the recovery of my lipo even though I was basically a walking bruise so I have no idea what was going on. She stopped it and said it as a very abnormal reaction. What got me is that AFTER the device as off it felt like it was still on for a good 15min, I was still in sooooo much pain. In the end we decided that I'd come back and take pain medication before trying it a second time. I just don't know why it hurt so bad especially after reading other reviews on here. Was it cause I just got my period, maybe I was bloated? Maybe cause the tissue as hard under my belly button from the lipo? They said it shouldn't be a problem. I was a also sitting up and a lot of these pictures look like people were more flat? I have no idea. Any input would be great. I was so nervous to try again.

Ps it wasn't the dr who did the procedure but one of his staff and she really was nice and tried to help me out but it was just to much pain.

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David P. Rapaport, MD, FACS

David P. Rapaport, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

November 28, 2013

Hi there, welcome!

I haven't had this procedure myself, but from what I've read, the pain really depends on the individual. A lot of people do say that they take painkillers immediately prior to having the CoolSculpting carried out, maybe that will help next time.

Please do keep us updated with your progress!

November 29, 2013
I have had Cool Sculpting done, just had the second time on sides, did not experience pain, some tingling and odd feeling was it. I read while on the machine, text on phone, no need at all for pain medication. I am post 2 days out, skin has some bruising, is sensitive to touch, still no need for pain medication.
December 1, 2013
The ticket is compression garmets and curacaine-walgreens in the first aid isle-i had mine done november 7, large cup on belly. Then 2 weeks later another large cup 2 weeks later. I wore comoression 24/7 and used curacaine when it started being itchy feeling. No problem, un comfy at times but more of a rumbly gas feeling the second time. I will be at one month from first session and am only numb now. My daughter said my tummy looks small! 4 weeks in! Yay!
December 1, 2013
It's not after pain though. I couldn't even get the procedure done, they had to stop the machine cause the pain was so bad
December 1, 2013
That is unusual to me, have had flanks done two times, no problems, actually haven't heard of before. Maybe it has to do with your previous procedures. Sorry for you to experience this.
UPDATED FROM Denise c226
2 days post

Type os

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Sorry for all of the type Os guys

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November 29, 2013
I had coolsculpting done last week - 7 days ago and I am in more pain now than ever. The same day of treatment and 1 day after were okay with pain. But day 5, 6 and now 7 are almost unbearable. So much cramping and it just hurts constantly. The clinic said to wait 2 or maybe more weeks before the pain would go away.
December 2, 2013
Jaylin, How is your pain now? Any better?
December 1, 2013
Titan82 I will use when I have my abs done on the 13th. I am hoping and praying my discomfort will not be like some!
UPDATED FROM Denise c226
13 days post

Attempt number 2 today

Denise c226
So I'm going back in today to try the procedure again, if you read my previous post, last time they had to stop because the pain was so bad. I'll be taking meds before the procedure today. Getting two of the three areas done. I'll show some before pics.

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December 9, 2013
I hope this goes well...all the best Denise!
August 5, 2017
You look Great!