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"Getting Rid of my Muffin Top" - Pittsburgh, PA
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I had debated on doing this for one year. I had...
cas1074April 21, 2014
WORTH IT$1,500
I had debated on doing this for one year. I had consulted other doctors. One suggested a mini tummy tuck at $3500 and another suggested liposuction at $8000. I didn't want the down time of either surgery so I decided to do the Coolsculpting. I have 3 small children and really didn't have the time to recover so I thought that Coolsculpting sounded like the perfect procedure to get rid of my extra belly fat, and do it easily. No surgery, anesthesia or recovery time sounded like the perfect option.
Unfortunately, I have to say, that is not the case. I had Coolsculpting done 10 days ago and I wish I had never done it. Right now I pray that the pain and skin discomfort will stop. The procedure itself was a breeze. A little uncomfortable pressure but tolerable. The next few days I was sore and swollen, but still no big deal. The 6th day the itching and skin sensations started. I haven't slept through the night for 4 nights! The only thing that helps is icing the area down. When I do manage to get some sleep it is usually with an ice pack laying on my stomach. I can't even stand the sheet hitting my skin.
At this point I just hope I go back to normal and this pain stops.
Unfortunately, I have to say, that is not the case. I had Coolsculpting done 10 days ago and I wish I had never done it. Right now I pray that the pain and skin discomfort will stop. The procedure itself was a breeze. A little uncomfortable pressure but tolerable. The next few days I was sore and swollen, but still no big deal. The 6th day the itching and skin sensations started. I haven't slept through the night for 4 nights! The only thing that helps is icing the area down. When I do manage to get some sleep it is usually with an ice pack laying on my stomach. I can't even stand the sheet hitting my skin.
At this point I just hope I go back to normal and this pain stops.
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April 22, 2014
By icing, you are re-damaging the already frozen/damaged nerves & extending the pain. Can easily do permanent damage (frostbite), by leaving ice on skin for more than 20 minutes.
April 22, 2014
Mine recommends neurontin, a nerve-blocker, since this is pain from the defrosting nerves. I didn't need it though.
April 22, 2014
Wow i am so sorry for your disappointment and what you went through. I just did 6 areas today and i am wondering why i am not experiencing any numbing , itching, tingling. Only one small area is tender . My back on on side. I am pretty bruised up back there. As for my upper and lower addomen, nothing... Not sure if this is a good sign or bad sign that this is not going to work. I hope you feel better soon.
April 23, 2014
Thank you. I just didn't expect this much discomfort for a procedure that is so noninvasive. It really didn't hit me until day 6/7. I just hope this is worth it! I was thinking I was going to do my stomach twice, but I don't think I will now.
April 22, 2014
My doc. Told me to get arnica for pain, brusing and soreness i jist have bruising . No pain or soreness. Tomorrow is a new day so who knows....
UPDATED FROM cas1074
12 days post
Slept through the night!
cas1074April 23, 2014
I slept through the night and got a good night's sleep. My skin sensitivity seems to be down this morning. Swelling also decreased. Hopefully that was the worst and it's all good from here on out!
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April 23, 2014
Call and get a prescription for neurotin... I promise it will help and you will be thankful. I am on day 13 and it is just now feeling tolerable. Good luck!
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