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I Hope to Finally Get Rid of This Cottage Cheese!! - Monclair, NJ

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I'm inspired to do this but the other brave women...

islandpeach
$6,773

I'm inspired to do this but the other brave women on here. I have been struggling with cellulite like so many others for years, but I feel like mines is the worst. It's really horrid and I will post pictures to prove it. I'm 5'6" and I weigh 155 lbs now but at my smallest 130 lbs the cellulite was still present. I have tried every pill and cream out that promised to eliminate cellulite. Even at the gym all I ever want to do is leg exercises because I figured it will help me get rid of my cellulite, but nothing worked, so I was really happy when I saw the cellulaze treatment advertised on my local news station.

I had a consultation on May 8, and although it was expensive because I had a large area to be treated, ( if it works) then it will be more than worth it. I had the procedure done yesterday May 24, it was suppose to be a 2hr procedure but it lasted 5hrs well maybe 4 and a half because she had to mark me. I don't want to lie to any of you ladies and say it was a breeze because it was not, the numbing part hurt like hell, and that was with me doped up on Vicodin and Valium. I have a very low threshold for pain though, ( I need gas for simple procedures at the dentist ) so every experience is different. The doctor was really great she made sure I was the most comfortable I could be, she stopped for me to take more Vicodin when I needed it. I was not given a compression garment, the doctor said my spanx will be fine for compression and I should wear it for 2 weeks. I had a little drainage last night but this morning and as I'm writing this nothing at all, but I did notice my doctor massaging the fluid out of my legs so maybe that helped. I had the back of my legs, some of the sides and my bum done. I'm still pretty numb so no pain yet but I'm sure it's coming. I will keep you all posted, I hope this can help someone. Results are expected after three months so I'm not going to drive myself crazy by comparing every day or every week for that matter. I will take a peek here and there though :) Have a great Memorial weekend everyone.

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Sheila Bond, MD

Sheila Bond, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 25, 2012
Thanks for posting! I have an appt. with Dr Bond in 2 weeks. I will be sure to follow your progress!
May 27, 2012
She is very nice and attentive, hope your consult goes well. Oh and if you mention realself.com you get $50 of your consult fee
May 26, 2012
Can't wait to hear all about your cellulaze journey :)
May 27, 2012
I will keep you posted for sure, it's just a waiting game now
May 29, 2012

How are you feeling today islandpeach??

May 29, 2012
I'm feeling great Megan P. No results yet, I know we were all told that it takes 3 months to start seeing results but I just wish it worked instantly. My legs are a bit sore but I'm fine...thanks for asking
May 30, 2012
Great to hear you are doing well. I have my fingers crossed for us all. It's awesome that you get to wear spanx...and for only two weeks. I wonder why the instructions on the compression garment vary so much. I have to wear the compression garment for 3weeks 24-7, then I can switch to spanx for 3 weeks 24-7. I am miserable in this 95 degree weather. UGH!!!
UPDATED FROM islandpeach

Hi all, well it has been about five weeks since I...

islandpeach
Hi all, well it has been about five weeks since I had the Cellulaze procedure and (dan da da dah) No improvement in the appearance of my cellulite yet :( At week two I went to my Dr. for a follow-up, she said that she sees improvement in my legs( let me quote her) " your legs are 100% smoother" and I asked her if I could borrow her glasses because I don't see what she sees. I kinda got a little pissed actually because she even wrote on her chart that I was improved. I like her but I didn't appreciate her telling me something looked better when I knew it did not. Originally she told me all I needed was spanks for two weeks, but on my follow-up she said I need to wear compression for two more months. I asked her if the compression garment determines if a person has good results or not and she said it just for the pain and swelling. Then why would she suggest that I wear it for 2 more months you ask!! Well during the follow-up I told her that my legs were still very sore( which seem to be the norm with everyone on here at two weeks) but she was very surprised that I was still sore. At that point if I could kick myself in the you know what I would because I had a chance to have this procedure done with one of the trial doctors but I chose to go with her because someone at the other PS office rubbed me the wrong way, and I figured once the doctor was cellulaze trained, their participation in the trial didn't really matter ( I hope that I wasn't terribly wrong ) ladies, I think that experience is key with this. I was so desperate to look presentable in shorts again that I didn't ask enough questions,so people ask a lot of questions before you get this done, it's your money after all. Anyway back to where I am now, I don't see improvement like I said before but I will post pics so you all can decide. Oh and my skin still hurts when I touch it. I stopped wearing spanks at three weeks, I didn't think it was doing much for me but making me uncomfortable, the swelling was gone so away with it. One last thing if you have skin that hyperpigments then use something to help with that, I didn't use anything so now I'm left with all these really dark marks all over my legs where the incisions were made, It will take months for them to fade. Good luck to everyone having or had this procedure, I pray for good results for everyone.

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July 3, 2012
I'm really worried about the marks from the incisions too. My doc is going to give me something on my 5 week check up to reduce the redness. Hopefully that will help. Good luck to you, i know exactly how youre feeling! :)
July 3, 2012
Hi islandpeach, thanks for the update. Really appreciate hearing where you are at 5 weeks and disappointed for you about no improvement. I have my 4 week appt. tomorrow with my PS and sort of stopped wearing the compression garmet a few days ago (they only wanted me to wear it til my appt tomorrow anyway.) I'm also at no improvement so far, I still flinch if I sit down on something hard (due to soreness), all my brusing seems to have gone away and I'm looking to see results for each dollar of my $7,200 (I pray.)
July 3, 2012

Glad to hear an update from you. Thank you so much for making others aware that the incision sites could hyperpigment if a person's skin is sensitive to that.

Looking at your before pictures & your current pictures it does look like there has been some improvement to me. Obviously light and distance isn't 100% the same, so maybe that has something to do with it looking different, obviously you see them in real life, so you would know better, but just going off the pictures it does look like some good change has gone on.

July 7, 2012
Hi islandpeach, I think our cellulite is similar and my results look like yours. I hate to be negative, but I don't think we can expect much improvement. How about a refund, right?
July 9, 2012
A refund would be great if this is the best my cellulite is gonna get, but I'm holding out for the three months mark before I complain to much
July 10, 2012
I'm 5 weeks out with little improvement. My doctor just booked me for 2 smooth shapes at the 2 mos point. She said this is making the difference. She's not sure if 2 smoth shapes will reveal the cellulaze results because she had another patient that it took 4 smooth shapes. Smooth shapes is a lymph draining procedure and you can see a youtube of it. My concern was, does it hurt because our legs are all still so sensitive. I'm going to do it on Aug 10th because I want my results sooner rather than later. She offered me 2 smooth shapes free with what I had already paid for. I will buy a few more until I see the great results we are all working toward.
UPDATED FROM islandpeach

This procedure did not work

islandpeach
So this did not work for me at all, not even a little bit... I'm just left with scars from the incisions. I don't have any pictures to show because I'm embarrassed to share with friends that I spent so much money for my butt and thighs to still look this awful. I don't even want to ask my husband to take pictures because I feel extremely guilty for blowing $7000. On my one year follow up my doctor pretty much offered my a 20% discount on "a new procedure, that was having great results". Do yourself a favor and save your money.

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March 3, 2014
Hi ladies, I had liposuction 3 years ago now and it really improved my worst areas. I only have light unevenness compared to the big lumps and bumps i had before
March 11, 2014
Hi islandpeach, I am so sorry as I would be very disappointed. Maybe it was the doctors lack of experience. Lets go with that as I don't think not seeing any results AT ALL is right.. I had my cellulaze done 3/6/14 and mine was worst than yours. I got the back of my thighs done and one buttock. I saw results TRULY in one day on my butt. One buttock I had a very embarrassing dent that made my butt look deformed in tight clothing/spandex... The dent has went in a little in one day, now four days later I see tremendous results on the back of my thighs and my butt chick has gotten more smoother. I am so happy. This procedure was the best money spent. The doctor was done in 2 hours. I go back 3/17/14 for my sides and front. I suggest coming to this area and see Dr. Berman in Sterling, VA or research A LOT in your area to find someone who has done many such as Dr. Berman w/proven results. I am so sorry, I wish I could help you. Seriously, I believe it's the experience of the doctor. But all in all you're still beautiful with the little you have. Like I said before, mine was worse. Hang in there Ms. islandpeach... :-)
March 12, 2014
TMar14, thanks for your kind words. I'm just gonna stick with some at home remedies for now. I had dreams of wearing shorts during the summer after my procedure, I was never able to wear them and feel comfortable. I'll keep dreaming but I'll also keep my money in my capris pocket. Very happy you had great results:)
August 5, 2014
I had mine done 18 months ago by Dr DiBernardo, very experienced. Minimal results and in fact, terrible discoloration that has still not gone away. I live out of state and they promised me laser treatment to resolve it yet when I call to schedule it they do not return my calls. I have been trying for 6 months to get an appointment to get rid of the horrible bruising. I wish I would have never had it done. He is very experienced.
August 7, 2014
I feel the same... Just a complete waste of money and time. He was my first choice and I often wondered if I had went with him maybe I would have better results. I feel bad that you didn't get great results and was not able to avoid discoloration but at least I know that highly experienced or not the results are the same.
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March 12, 2014
Why did you give a five star rating to Dr. Bond if you were disappointed? I chose her as my surgeon largely due to her overwhelmingly positive response on here..but after reading your full blog I have the full story..care to elaborate?
March 12, 2014
Well before the procedure and the day of she was very caring and available, she gave me her cell phone number to call her if I had any problems. So the five stars were for how I was treated before and the day of surgery. Real self does not allow you to change your rating. I want to be very clear here, maybe she is a great surgeon... I cannot comment on her tummy tucks or breast augmentation but I can tell you for me the cellulaze done by her did not work at all, not even a little. What is a doctor suppose to do when a procedure that cost $7000 does not work at all on her client? I have no clue because I didn't ask that question, I was just so anxious to have it done. It is definitely a learning experience. I am not bashing her but for me it was like " ok this didn't work, I have another procedure, I'll give you 5% off". I was just expecting more, I've read some women on here doctors threw in lymp massages and vela-shape, anything to give there clients the best possible results. I have hyperpigmentation from the procedure, she mentioned giving me a creme for my skin but never did. Good luck with your procedure and just remember to ask a lot of questions.
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March 12, 2014
Thanks for responding so quickly! I have held off on reviewing her for exactly this reason. I had a feeling that people were reviewing before and day of procedures. I had my procedure a week ago and I definitely feel where you are coming from. She didn't even offer me her cell number! Or call me post op. Nor was she present for my post op appointment, I had it with Madeline. I'm going to offer an honest review of her entire experience to keep people from dealing with what you and I dealt with! Sorry about your procedure. You do look slightly better but I've seen before/afters that look much more drastic in results. She at least should of explained to you why it happened, and not just acted like you were improved.
March 28, 2014
Can you write another review on the Dr?? Just a thought.
May 16, 2014
Because this website is sponsored by doctors who rate themselves. Its a rip off surgery. I had it 1 year ago and my cellulite got worse
May 16, 2014
I was told 3 months, then after 3 months i was told 6 months, then after 6 i was told 1 year. What a scam. real self is the only site with pics and real stories because the doctors sponsor the page and it's all 1 big scam for money. This procedure only works on very young women with very mild cases of cellulite. It's such a wast of time and money
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July 9, 2014
I want to say thanks for sharing your personal experience about cellulaze. I have a ton of it on thighs the sides and back and inner. I have read so many disappointing reviews that i have decided against it. I hope your scars have faded or diminished, Try olive oil. Take care Bella