Month: May 2016
Coolsculpting is a revolutionary new fat removal procedure that delivers noticeable results without surgery. The procedure requires the use of an applicator wand on the skin to freeze the underlying fat cells. While the results are less dramatic than with liposuction, our certified experts recommend the procedure to patients looking to attack fat cells without going under the knife.
Expected Side Effects
The Coolsculpting procedure itself isn’t especially painful, but it can cause mild discomfort while the fat cells are being treated. For most patients, the side effects are limited to temporary numbness of the treated area, swelling, and redness of the skin. But a smaller number of patients experience more intense pain as nerves begin to awaken a few days after the procedure.
Delayed Onset Pain
Delayed onset pain affects as much as 15 percent of patients, usually starting three or four days post-procedure. Some patients feel sudden, intense pain while others develop it gradually over hours or days as the stunned nerves begin to transmit signals again. The pain comes in many forms, from sharp to dull or burning, and it’s often accompanied by swelling, itching, and tenderness of the skin. Delayed onset pain usually subsides within 14 days.
Pain Relief
Over-the-counter pain relievers are generally very effective. Patients may be prescribed a non-narcotic pain medication to act on nerve pain, but most physicians recommend treating the affected areas with ice packs or heat pads, compression garments, and drinking lots of water.
Treatment Results
Many patients are happy with their results after just one Coolsculpting treatment, but others request two or three sessions to achieve the desired look. Most physicians encourage patients to wait for two months between treatments in order to see complete results.
Patients interested in Coolsculpting should contact Donaldson Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation!
About The Author
Nikki Rucinsky is one of Donaldson Plastic Surgery’s certified CoolSculpting and CoolTone providers. She has been thoroughly trained to identify warning signs of potential side effects of this procedure and can take quick action to remedy issues before they progress. As an experienced medical aesthetician, she specializes in helping individuals feel like the best version of themselves by employing a number of non-surgical treatments, including facials, chemical peels, waxing, CoolSculpting and more.
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A Closer Look At The Other Potential Benefits Of An Abdominoplasty
Tummy tuck operations are first and foremost cosmetic procedures, but many patients have reported relief from back pain as a side effect of the surgery. As a result, many patients are seeking out the procedure primarily as a way to relieve back pain. While many patients do experience pain relief after the surgery, it’s important for patients to rule out other causes first. This may include consultations with primary care medicine, sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, neurology and/or neurosurgery to determine whether an anatomic back problem exists or a tummy tuck is the most appropriate form of treatment.
How Can a Tummy Tuck Improve Back Pain?
When a woman gives birth, the muscles in her abdominal wall are stretched and separated, causing a “diastasis.” This leads to a lack of core support for the back, a problem that’s frequently seen among women who have had multiple pregnancies or people who have experienced significant changes in weight.
Unfortunately, those muscles can’t re-align themselves; a tummy tuck surgery with diastasis repair is the only way to “re-tighten” them. Though no doctor can guarantee that the surgery will relieve chronic back pain, some patients do experience improved core strength and pain relief.
Other Treatment Options To Provide Relief
While tummy tucks provide some patients with back pain relief, it’s important to remember that it’s a cosmetic procedure and will rarely be the first recommended treatment option. Many patients experience back pain caused by pinched nerves, herniated discs, or spinal damage; in these cases, a tummy tuck may actually make pain worse without addressing the cause. Dr. Donaldson encourages patients to speak with other medical specialists first to determine the cause of the pain. Conservative, non-surgical treatment may be preferable.
When patients have exhausted other surgical and non-surgical options, and back pain persists, it’s possible they may benefit from a tummy tuck procedure. Dr. Donaldson works closely with each patient to determine the best course of treatment based on their current health, medical history, and lifestyle.
Wondering If A Tummy Tuck Is The Right Procedure For You?
We invite you to get in touch with us today to ask any questions you may have about this procedure. A trusted member of our team will contact you shortly with all of the information you need to make a truly educated decision that is best for you, your body and your confidence!
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Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson believes that beauty and confidence go hand-in-hand. He has talked with hundreds of individual patients about the chronic pain relief they may find with Tummy Tuck surgery. Dr. Donaldson has performed countless surgeries throughout his 20+ years in the industry and he looks to continue to educate patients everywhere about the benefits of specific surgical procedures.
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