Because CoolSculpting is a non-invasive process, there is little to no recovery time and most patients may resume their usual daily activities right immediately. If there are any side effects, they are mild – there may be modest redness or pain in the treated region – and usually fade away within a few weeks. Original benefits may be visible three weeks following the surgery, and the body may continue to eliminate fat for up to six months after the initial therapy. Because CoolSculpting concentrates on particular parts of the body, another treatment is typically unnecessary unless a new location is being targeted.