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Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon
Fairfax, VA |
4 answers |
33% of Fairfax reviewers said CoolSculpting was worth it
“This Pain is Killing Me! Really! -...”
Purchased a deal from Groupon. I am crossing my fingers that this procedure will yield positive results. Because the pain is kicking my behind. This is the fourth day after the Coolsculpting and I am in more pain than the first day. The best way to describe the procedure is when your excess fat is sucked into the cooling panels, it feels like a painful mammogram on steroids. During the... more
“Disappointing Results - Ashburn, VA”
Not certain if it was due to the lack of experience by my "doctor" or just the procedure itself. I had Zeltiq on my upper belly in July, and did notice results in September, but the same exact problem "bulge" is back. And no, it is not because I gained weight; I actually have lost 8 pounds since the procedure from dieting and excercise. This random tummy fat appeared about... more
“Had High Hopes, Disappointed in the...”
I work in the medical field and I put in a lot of research before deciding on the Zeltiq Cool Sculpting procedure 6.5 months ago. I was skeptical but decided that it was non invasive and had few side effects. I'm 5'7" and weigh about 140 and I've always had a pouch even though I have never had children. I was mainly concerned with the area above and below my navel. My... more
I wanted coolsculpting on my inner thighs. My doctor wasn't sure if it would take or not since the suction piece was made for the abdomen, so he said we could do one side and then we can do lipo if it doesn't work. The suction piece just feels like a lot of pressure, but I didn't experience pain. It was numb and cold after we took it off, but not painful. So far I have not... more
“A Little Freaking out - Asburn, VA”
Day of treatment - procedure when the suction goes in - pretty painful - wish dr. had prepared me and explained more carefully than just you will feel uncomfortable but it will get better. It was extremely painful when it was first sucked in. Knocked the wind out of me. After 10 mins better. The shocker is when the machine was removed. No one prepared me for the sight. Wish nurse said what... more
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Average cost in US: $1,500
Average cost in Fairfax: $700
Cost range in Fairfax: $600 - $1,100
