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Pleasant, Easy and Fairly Painless Experience! - Oceanside, CA
UPDATED FROM Quaddy
Final Update
Ok so it's been quite some time since my last update. This is mainly because there has been little to no more fat loss in the treated area. I've attached pictures none the less.
My final verdict is: No - it's not worth it.
I paid $1,500 for the procedure - had it been $750, I would have most likely gone a few weeks/1 month and been happy with the price:result ratio and then probably gone back for one more treatment which would have upped the doctors income two fold. The result would have been a satisfied customer AND $1,500. Now, unfortunately, it's one the latter.
My final verdict is: No - it's not worth it.
I paid $1,500 for the procedure - had it been $750, I would have most likely gone a few weeks/1 month and been happy with the price:result ratio and then probably gone back for one more treatment which would have upped the doctors income two fold. The result would have been a satisfied customer AND $1,500. Now, unfortunately, it's one the latter.
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UPDATED FROM Quaddy
Been two weeks since my last check-in. Visible fat...
Been two weeks since my last check-in. Visible fat reduction has seemed to have slowed/stopped. However, I can feel the subcutaneous fat between my fingers has defenitely gotten substantially thinner since before. This is acutally quite a big deal because once those fat cells are gone, they're gone. All that's left is diet and exercise and the proportions I'm looking for should be there. However, it hasn't been the full 3 months yet so I will reserve judgement until then. Side-note: It may seem like I've gone backwards in progress for this weeks pictures however I believe this to be mainly water retention due to the creatine I've been taking. Once this has flushed through my system, the "ripped" appearance will come back.
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R
April 21, 2013
I am really interested in your result as my body condition is very similar to you. I am a lot shorter than you, but I am also a lot lighter in weight (5'8", 135lb). Just like you, I am generally fit and work out all the times. As you've mentioned, it's pretty "un-humane" to live continuously under such condition, especially we normal folks aren't Hollywood actors, or trainer, we do make our livings from keeping ourselves fit!
I am wondering, exactly which parts did you have CoolScultiping done? The mid section of the lower belly? The love handles? Those are my problematic areas, too. From the pictures you posted, it seems that the mid section of the lower belly gets a lot flatter now, is that true?
Q
April 21, 2013
Yeah, I had only my lower front belly done with coolsculpting (left and right of my belly button). That is all. I must qualify that statement - I have had ultrashape done on both front lower belly and love handles a few years prior, as I mentioned in my bio.
To answer your question, there is most definitely a marked improvement and the area has gotten flatter, for sure. It's not as pronounced as ultrashape, but the results are definitely good. Bear in mind, I've been working out, very hard, so I haven't been sitting on my butt expecting the coolsculpting to do everything for me. But yeah, all in all, definitely a reduction in fat in the treated area - if I pinch the fat, I can definitely feel how much thinner it is. I haven't gotten to the end of the 3 month period yet, but to honest, right now, I rate ultrashape higher than coolsculpting. You considering getting it done?
R
April 22, 2013
I also work out regularly -- pretty much daily, at least 45mins elliptical and 45mins of exercises on various parts of the body (a rather large portion of the exercises are focusing on the abs.) I am also on a very strict diet. The problem is that from what I can tell from my progress, I probably will have to increase my exercise times drastically if I want to see even better result than I am getting now. Unfortunately, I just don't see how I can squeeze even more times out than I do now.
That's why I want to see if CoolSculpting can help. As for Ultrashape, I couldn't find any places that offer it near me. Plus, from the prices I've seen in RealSelf, it seems to be more expensive than CoolSculpting.
One question I want to ask you is -- did you basically doing the same amount of exercises and having the same type of diet, before & after you have Coolsculpting?
Q
April 22, 2013
Interesting about your secondary workout focussing on abdominals. I'm going to share some info that I've learned over the last few years and some info recently learned (I'm in the process of studying to be a NASM Certified Personal Trainer). While it's good to focus on Abs, the won't get rid of the fat around the belly button or midsection. In fact working them out will actually encourage hypertrphy (muscle growth) in that area, which is opposite to what we want. What's worked well for me (and others I've read about) is interval training (weights+cardio at the same time 40secs on, 20 secs off) with focus on the largest muscle groups of the body i.e. back, legs chest etc. A few reasons: 1. boosts EPOC (excess post exercise consumption) and RMR (resting metabolic rate) for longer after training. 2. causes hypertrophy, which means you burn more cals at rest 3. Single leg squats boost the body's production of testosterone which will improve/support the previous few points. Bottom line, less fat = more visible abs. Once you've contoured the fat cells evenly between the upper and lower, and you wanna make the 6-pack "pop" then yeah, ab work all the way. Until then, all that work is just making the lower section "pop" even more but you can't see it because there's a thick layer of fat covering it.
To answer your question directly, yes I've been doing the same amount (or possibly a little less) than before the treatment. I've recently moved so my routine is messed up, but once I'm back in the groove and cut some bodyfat for summer, I expect the 6-pack to be proportioned much better. A little tan wouldn't hurt either :-)
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