What are the dangers of CoolSculpting?
Matthew Perez
Updated on June 06, 2026
Rarely, cryolipolysis can cause mild or moderate pain afterward. You're also at a slight risk of nerve pain. Sometimes your skin can look less smooth afterward. Less than 1% of people who get it done have a complication called paradoxical fat hyperplasia.
Can CoolSculpting cause damage?
Coolsculpting doesn't cause nerve damage. However, numbness is common, according to the Center for Aesthetics. This can last for a few weeks. It can also come and go.What are the downsides to CoolSculpting?
Common side effects after Coolsculpting include:
- aches.
- bruising.
- cramps.
- diarrhea.
- firmness.
- fullness of the throat (if neck is being treated)
- itchiness.
- muscle spasms.
Does CoolSculpting damage the skin?
There is no downtime because there is no damage to the skin or tissue. Some people report soreness at the site of CoolSculpting, similar to that they might have after an intense workout or minor muscle injury. Others report stinging, firmness, mild discoloration, swelling, and itchiness.Can CoolSculpting cause blood clots?
Side effects include blood clots, uneven results, negative reaction to anesthesia or other serious complications. Some patients experience short term bruising or skin sensitivity after Coolsculpting.Pros and Cons of Coolsculpting: Our Review of the Treatment! | The SASS with Susan and Sharzad
Does CoolSculpting worth the money?
CoolSculpting has many benefits over other fat removal procedures, like liposuction. It's non-surgical, non-invasive, and requires no recovery time. Following a procedure, injured fat cells may take 4-6 months to leave the body. Cryolipolysis reduces fat in the treatment area by 20 percent on average.Is CoolSculpting worth it for belly fat?
Stomach CoolSculpting is not a weight loss alternative. It is geared towards those that have failed through diet and exercise to eliminate the visual subcutaneous fat areas. If you lead a healthy and active lifestyle and still struggle with fatty areas on your body, CoolSculpting may be a good option for you.Does CoolSculpting leave loose skin?
Though CoolSculpting is not guaranteed to improve skin elasticity (skin tightness), CoolSculpting does not leave sagging skin. If your main concern is excess skin after dramatic weight loss, a cosmetic surgery such as a tummy tuck may be required.Does fat come back after CoolSculpting?
The fat cells that are destroyed through CoolSculpting are eliminated and will not return to the body. However, new fat cells can be generated, and the remaining fat cells can still swell with subsequent weight gain.Can CoolSculpting damage your organs?
CoolSculpting EffectivenessStudies show that cryolipolysis is safe and effective. The risks are few and rare. There's no damage to your liver. Side effects are mild, too, and go away after a short time.
Can CoolSculpting be botched?
Last fall, Linda Evangelista revealed that she had been "brutally disfigured" after she underwent CoolSculpting. She had been in hiding for five years, she explained, after her "fat-freezing" procedure in 2015 and 2016 had a rare side effect. She's suing Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc.Why does my stomach look bigger after CoolSculpting?
If you end up gaining weight after CoolSculpting, the fat that remained in the treated area can increase in size. The same is true of the fat in other areas of the body. Since you have less fat in the treated areas, you might notice that you gain more weight or fat in other areas of the body instead.How many CoolSculpting treatments are needed for stomach?
Cost of CoolSculpting for stomachSome providers recommend two treatments for the stomach area. Each treatment takes between 35 and 60 minutes. Results are permanent, but some people choose to have additional sessions to remove even more fat cells.