Preparing for Coolsculpting

Before your coolsculpting

Two weeks before treatment

• Review your medications and herbal and dietary supplements with your physician.
  • The following may increase the risk of post-operative bleeding: aspirin, ibuprofen, glucosamine chondroitin, flax seed, vitamin E, fish oil, Echinacea, Gingko biloba, CoQ10, green tea, chia seeds, primrose oil, and garlic.

One day before treatment

• Stay hydrated
• Avoid excessive sun exposure
• Alcoholic beverages
• Get a good night’s sleep before your procedure

Day of treatment

• Arrive ten minutes prior to your appointment time to avoid traffic and parking issues.
• Bring a book, reading material or activity to perform while having your procedure.

After your cool sculpting

• Following coolsculpting you may experience some discomfort that may be treated with Ibuprofen or Tylenol. Bruising or swelling may occur and last one to two weeks.
• A compression garment such as Spanx^® may be helpful for comfort but not required.
• There are no activity restrictions following the procedure.
• Results with occur over two to four months.