• No topical anesthesia or pain medication is required.

• There typically is minimal to no recovery time after CoolSculpting®. Most patients can return to their regular daily routine, including work and working out, immediately after the procedure.

• Those who are pregnant, or nursing cannot be treated by CoolSculpting®.
• During the course of your treatments, notify our staff of any changes to your medical history, health status, or personal activities that may be relevant to your treatment.
• DO bring a book, magazine, iPAD, iPOD, or any other music device to use during treatment.

• Do NOT use any lotions or creams in the areas being treated.
• DO expect a vacuum applicator cup and pressure with mild pinching in the areas during treatment.
• DO expect pulling, cold, tingling, and mild cramping that subside within 5 minutes as the area becomes numb during treatment.

• As the procedure is initiated, vacuum pressure draws tissue into an applicator cup between cooling panels. The vacuum pressure may cause sensations of deep pulling, tugging, and pinching in the area being treated.

• During the treatment, you also may experience intense stinging, tingling, aching, or cramping. These sensations generally subside as the area becomes numb over the first 5-10 minutes, however for some patients these symptoms may persist through the duration of the treatment.

• When the applicator is initially removed, you may feel a mild to strong sense of nausea or dizziness as your body naturally warms and sensation returns to the treated area. These are normal reactions that typically resolve within minutes.

• Immediately after the procedure, the treated area(s) may look or feel stiff and transient blanching (temporary whitening of the skin) may occur.

• The treated area may appear red for a few hours after the applicator is removed. This is an expected but temporary effect after CoolSculpting®.

• Nausea and tingling, stinging and mild to moderate cramping in the treated area are often reported on treatment day.

• Bruising and tenderness may occur in the treated area and can persist for several days to weeks.

• It is common for the treated area to feel bloated and look swollen in the first few days and weeks after CoolSculpting®.

• You may feel a temporary dulling of sensation or general numbness in the treated area that can last for several weeks after your procedure.

• Patient experiences will differ. Immediately following CoolSculpting®, most patients have little to no discomfort. Some patients may experience mild to moderate discomfort within the first two weeks following the procedure including: deep itching, tingling, numbness, tenderness to the touch, pain in the treated area, strong cramping, diarrhea, muscle spasms, aching and/or soreness, which is generally relieved with Tylenol, Advil, or Aleve. Some patients may experience a delayed onset of pain which can increase in severity peaking within a few days to one week and resolving in 2 weeks. The current reported incidence rate is 0.04%. The exact cause of this is unknown but may be due to inflammation of the nerves and seems to respond well to low dose nerve pain medication (gabapentin or Neurontin). If any unusual side effects occur, including severe pain, or if symptoms worsen over time or keep you from sleeping at night you should contact Purefix Medspa immediately to inform to be evaluated by a medical provider. If it is after our normal hours of operation, please go the nearest emergency room to ensure the pain is not due to other non-related serious issues. If you do not contact Purefix Medspa within 2 weeks from the time of treatment, then Purefix Medspa may not be able to accurately determine whether your question or concern is directly related to the procedure.

• Following the procedure, a gradual reduction in the thickness of the fat layer treated will take place as your body naturally processes the injured fat cells from your body. You may start to see changes as early as three weeks after CoolSculpting® with full results obtained after four months.

• Follow up appointments: More than one treatment may be needed, depending on the size of the treated area and the desired outcome. We encourage patients to return for a follow up appointment and clinical assessment four months after the procedure. During this time, we will evaluate the treated area(s) to review your clinical results and discuss the option of additional treatments to achieve your desired level of fat reduction. Please note: Additional CoolSculpting® treatments will be charged at the current CoolSculpting® price.

• Weight gain will prevent you from appreciating your full results. We encourage you to maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine after your procedure.