Why did my stomach get bigger after CoolSculpting?

Water Retention After CoolSculpting®

One of the first things that many patients experience is bloating or swelling in the treated area, particularly common in the abdominal region. This bloating is the result of water retention and is completely normal.

Did CoolSculpting make me fatter?

CoolSculpting won't cause weight gain, but it also can't prevent it. If you take in too many calories, you will gain weight. If you gain enough, even the fat cells in the treated areas will swell to accommodate the extra fat.

How long will my abdomen be swollen after CoolSculpting?

Patients should expect some redness and swelling in the treated areas after fat freezing with CoolSculpting, which resolves within 24 – 48 hours. You can resume normal activities almost immediately because there's no downtime involved.

Can CoolSculpting make things worse?

The most serious potential side effect to CoolSculpting is what Evangelista unfortunately experienced: PAH, an overgrowth of new fat cells that forms in the localized treatment area—exactly the opposite result you were trying to achieve. It tends to occur eight to 24 weeks after the procedure.

Where does new fat go after CoolSculpting?

Fat cells compromised by CoolSculpting become a waste product and then are processed by the lymphatic system and eliminated from the body permanently. These fat cells will not be regenerated by the body.

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What is the downside of CoolSculpting?

Patients who undergo CoolSculpting report bruising in the area, swelling and redness, pain and stinging throughout the course of treatment, aching, skin sensitivity, and more. These side effects can last for up to two weeks after a treatment session, interfering with your daily quality of life.

How can I speed up my CoolSculpting results?

Does CoolSculpting cause temporary weight gain?

Coolsculpting does not cause weight gain. As treatment only removes some fat in the in the treated area it is important to maintain your weight. Having moderate swelling is normal after Coolsculpting and should resolve in a few days and it can take up to 3-4 months to see results.

Why didn't CoolSculpting work for me?

Not Everyone Is a CoolSculpting Candidate. Not everyone sees the same results after CoolSculpting because not everyone has the right kind of fat to be a good candidate. CoolSculpting works best on the fluffy fat that lies above the muscle wall, formally known as subcutaneous fat.

How do I know if CoolSculpting is working?

The Coolsculpting procedure actually freezes unwanted fat cells. Once frozen, the cells die. As the body begins to expel the cells naturally, you can begin seeing the results of the procedure. In most cases, you will see a reduction in fat within three weeks.

How do you get rid of bloating after CoolSculpting?

Swelling after your CoolSculpting treatment is completely normal and part of the process. Once CoolSculpting kills your fat cells, your body goes through inflammation to rid these cells. This will cause swelling and bloating feeling in the treated areas as well as some discomfort. Compression garments can help.

How do you flush fat after CoolSculpting?

Massage the Area Post-Treatment

It helps break down frozen fat and encourages the lymphatic system to flush out the dead fat cells. For best results, continue to massage the treated area a few times a day for several days after a CoolSculpting treatment to promote the body's waste removal process.

Does CoolSculpting cause water retention?

Water retention after CoolSculpting is a normal part of the healing process and is due to inflammation in the body. Inflammation is how the body responds to damage, and is essential in the healing process. Our medical professionals are experienced at helping people get the most out of their CoolSculpting treatment.

Why did my fat come back after CoolSculpting?

If you do gain weight after CoolSculpting, it is because of the fat cells in other areas that have grown, while the frozen ones have shrunken and died off.

How many pounds of fat can CoolSculpting remove?

To be clear, CoolSculpting is a body contouring treatment and is not intended to help with weight loss, so it's very unlikely that you will lose a significant amount of weight when you use this treatment. However, most patients will be able to lose at least two to five pounds of body fat when they use the treatment.

How long does it take to see results from CoolSculpting the stomach?

You will see noticeable results between one and three months after your first treatment session. The fat cells are slowly removed from the body, and it may take as many as four to six months after your final treatment to see the results of your treatment.

What is the success rate of CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting Effectiveness

Side effects are mild, too, and go away after a short time. On average, it lessens the amount of fat in targeted areas by 10%-25%.

Where is CoolSculpting most effective?

Why does CoolSculpting not cause weight loss?

The amount of fat that is killed by each Coolsculpting treatment is approximately 20% or a tablespoon. This is not enough to see significant weight loss in numbers. Coolsculpting does not replace diet and exercise. It is used to target stubborn areas of subcutaneous fat that do no respond to diet and exercise.

Should I wear a waist trainer after CoolSculpting?

You don't have to wear a medical-grade compression garment after you have Coolsculpting, but you might find that wearing something tight and somewhat compressing, such as Spanx or leggings, helps to keep swelling down.

Does CoolSculpting affect metabolism?

Answer: Does CoolSculpting change metabolism? There is no evidence that CoolSculpting alters metabolism.

Does drinking water help CoolSculpting?

Drinking lots of water during and after the procedure will help your lymphatic system flush away dead fat cells. You may also want to avoid aggressive exercise. Give your body some time to rest for few days after the procedure.

Can you see CoolSculpting results in 3 weeks?

Results with CoolSculpting®

Some patients see results in as little as 3 weeks. The most dramatic results will be seen within 2 months of your initial treatment, and you could continue to see results as far in as 4 to 6 months after your treatment.

Can you see CoolSculpting results in 2 weeks?

When Will You See Results from CoolSculpting? Initial results will start to become evident in about 2-3 weeks. Continuous improvement will gradually occur throughout the coming months as dead fat cells are expelled from the body. Final results can be seen several months after your last CoolSculpting® session.

Is there something better than CoolSculpting?

At JUVA Skin & Laser Center, we recommend SculpSure™ over CoolSculpting® for non-invasive fat reduction. SculpSure™ treatments are done by aiming a laser system at your fatty areas. The laser heats the fat and essentially melts it so your body can remove it naturally.