CoolSculpting side effects are increasingly rare. Some patients do, however, experience post-treatment symptoms caused by a natural immune response. Cryolipolysis causes the body’s lymphatic system to work after the treatment as it gathers the frozen fat cells and processes them out of the body as a form of waste. Patient symptoms can include redness, bruising, tenderness, and swelling around the treatment site. The symptoms are mild and resolve themselves within a week or two.

Similarly, even if a CoolSculpting provider is reputable and certified, it is important to find one with ample experience and expert treatment specialists on staff. This is important because CoolSculpting is a technique sensitive procedure. The person who performs your fat freezing procedure influences the experiences and the outcome. This means that the more skilled and knowledgeable the treatment specialist is, the less likely you will experience side effects.