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Coolsculpting Inner Thighs and Low Back Fat - Naperville, IL

UPDATED FROM Ibagoalie
9 months post

Outer thighs using new attachment

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Ibagoalie
WORTH IT$2,500
I had had 1 treatment on my outer thigh using the conventional small head, but not much happened, so when my place got the new attachment specifically designed for outer thighs, I went to check it out.
Because the attachment sits flat on the thigh, it takes two hours per leg. My thighs weren't bruised or red afterwards, no noticeable swelling, but after 6 days, I am getting 'rug burn' sensation. I didn't take pics but will upload old pics I took before my inner thigh treatment along with new pics in about a month.

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Center for Cosmetic and Laser Surgery

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The clinic had awesome facilities and the Tech was fantastic. Several people that work there have had treatments of various body parts and can give you their experience. The Facility itself is very nice and has a comfy bed, WiFi, but no TV (so bring a laptop or book)

Replies (5)

N
July 22, 2014
Is the "rug burn" feeling good or not. I haven't had the treatment done yet. But my thighs rub together all the time. I'm really wanting to get something to fix this.
I
July 22, 2014
When I did my inner thighs there was a little discomfort, sort of like after doing a heavy workout of squats, but nothing that affected my life. The outer thighs, while not horribly painful, has been more annoying because I am a side sleeper, so the soreness is more noticeable at night. As for the rug burn, with the other parts I've had done, the discomfort was more occasional stabbing in nature, this is more unified and constant. Not debilitating mind you, but noticeable. I'm on day 11, so hopefully it will pass soon.
N
July 22, 2014
Is the "rug burn" feeling normal or not? I'm looking into getting this done since my thighs rub together all the time.
P
July 22, 2014
How much of an area did the thigh applicator cover?
I
July 22, 2014
About the size of a salad plate, maybe a little larger.
P
July 22, 2014
Did you have a bulge I. The area that was treated? How do they determine who is a good candidate for the outer thighs?
I
July 22, 2014
I had your typical outer thigh fat pocket, so the tech was able grab a handful. That seemed to be the determining factor.
P
July 22, 2014
I hope it works out! Keep us posted. I tried my inner thighs but did not see significant change in that area. Hopefully the outer thigh is better
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S
July 25, 2014
So far….you are the only person I've found on here who has written specifically about the outer thigh treatment from cool sculpting. If you could post some before and after pics and a little more detail about your process that would be much appreciated! Did you have any bruising to the outer thighs in the days following your procedure? Or any redness?
I
July 28, 2014
I didn't actually take any pics outside of the ones above that I took when I had my inner thighs done, but you can see the outer thighs in them ok. I will take pics at monthly intervals. As for the process, the outer thigh attachment doesn't suck up the fat, like the others, it is salad plate size head that straps to the outside of you leg. The cooling and defrosting feel the same as other attachments, but there is no 'stick of butter' to massage. I had no bruising at all and the redness went away pretty quickly. I didn't notice excessive swelling and no real discomfort until day 9, when it got annoying (gone now). The process takes 2 hours per leg, so I took a lunch break in between so I could get up and move around.
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S
July 28, 2014
Thank you for all that that was very helpful :)
C
September 24, 2014
I'd love to hear more about the outer thigh results and see some pics of your progress. I'm scheduling for sept 30th and have a weekend trip planned to NYC which means a lot of walking ... would I be up for it. pretty athletic.
UPDATED FROM Ibagoalie
2 months post

round two inner thighs

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Ibagoalie
I was a little leery of doing the inner thighs again, but after an examination by the Tech and some discussion, I was assured that a second round on the thighs was not going to result in saggy-ness. But she did determine that since I was only month 2 into the first treatment and it was responding so well that retreating the exact same spot was not going to be dramatic, but instead placed the cooling plates in the area about three inches further towards the back of the thigh (but still vertically from crotch to knee). Hard to describe, but think of half by the crotch and half below the butt cheek. I had to lay sideways with my leg bent while she grabbed the fat, then close my bent leg til it rested on a pillow. Not the most comfy position to be in for a whole hour. The post treatment defrosting was one of the worse parts, but now it feels fine and there is no bruising. I'm curious to see what sitting will be like once the area gets really numb. As a side note, she also mentioned that the new plate for the outer thighs is getting close to being released. She says it is shaped like a stop sign. I'll be on the look out for that.

Replies (2)

C
December 13, 2013
I am having upper abs done now, just finished lower, glad things are going well for you. Thanks for the info on applicator for outer thighs, want to try that next if all goes well.
I
December 13, 2013
Awesome! Hope your results are great.
L
November 6, 2014
I had inner thighs done 2 times and it cost a total of 2400.00 I haven't seen any changes at all. How much have you spent and total of treatments??
I
November 7, 2014
I'm about a month in after completing my second round on my inner thighs. With the first round I saw a slight improvement and while I can't be certain, it appears the second round is showing significant progress. I am going by eyeballing the gap at the crotch level, while standing with my feet about 4 inches apart. The problem with CS is that it is so gradual that your eyes get adjusted and it is really hard to tell if it works. I go by clothes fitting, etc. Now, I don't think this is the norm, but I have lost 4 lbs since my initial session (flanks) a year ago and haven't changed my diet/exercise at all, so I attribute that to the CS.
L
November 8, 2014
What was the cost of doing 2 times on your inner thighs?
I
November 8, 2014
Approx $2800
UPDATED FROM Ibagoalie
2 months post

2 month mark, seeing progress

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Ibagoalie
I uploaded some new pics and I think you can really tell the difference on the lower part of the inner thighs. The upper part still is flabby, but I think it is starting to lose fat there as well. The one big worry I have is that the skin will not 'adjust' and I'll have droopy inner thighs and I'm not willing to have a thigh tuck at this time. I'm scheduled to have a second round later this week and I am going to discuss this with the technician. I may end up doing a couple other body parts instead (I already paid for the 2 sessions). I may see if doing the outer thighs using the same technique might help that area. In any event, I think if you are considering your inner thighs, you do have to take into account age, because skin elasticity is really critical there.

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P
December 9, 2013
I think your inner thighs look pretty good actually... If you are on the fence about doing them a second time I would probably choose another area over your inner thighs. Yours have done much better than mine did. Thanks for the update.