Hoping CoolSculpting Solves my 25+ Year Abdomen Hang-up

I’ve been considering having CoolSculpting for the past year since first reading about it. It seemed a good non-invasive solution for an issue I have had with my stomach since I was 9 years old (I’m now 37) when I had Cushing Syndrome which left me with a double stomach effect. I really hope this helps to smooth out my abdomen.

I had two CoolMax applicators in my lower abdomen and two CoolAdvantage in my upper abdomen (equivalent of 6 cycles and it took over 3 hours in all). I was fine with the initial suction and duration of the treatment, I didn’t really notice it tbh! However the massage straight after was very painful, I had to breathe through it and focus on it only being 2 minutes. Also after the first applicator the feeling of the blood coming back to the area was also excruciating! Having another applicator straight away actually helped as it numbed it down again.
I felt very sore afterwards and the swelling started straight away - really not very surprising after a very vigorous massage on your tummy! I also felt lightheaded. Top tip - eat a big breakfast and snack during the treatment as it will help that. I probably should have eaten more beforehand!
I’m now 2 days post treatment and I am still very swollen and sore but I haven’t taken any pain killers today. I am however living in baggy leggings as the area is very sore and the bruising has come out of the upper abdomen. There is some numbness too though - it’s a very odd feeling. I wonder how my stretch marks will calm down as they are more pronounced at the moment and combined with looking 4-5 months pregnant it does take me back to being postpartum!!

Lovely yellow bruising on my upper abdomen! Bought some light control shape wear today as my lower abdomen from being swollen is really overhanging and jiggling as I walk which is not a feeling I’m used to and it’s creating a line between the abdomen and pubic area - yuck! I think with some control in place it will help, although I’m still really tender in that area. Still can’t get all the black pen off either as I don’t want to scrub my tummy! A few sharp pains and niggles today I’ve noticed.