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Coolsculping Disaster - Paradoxal Adipose Hyperplasia

UPDATED FROM bodycomeback22
2 years post

Coolsculpting bulge removed

$1,000
Yesterday I had my lipo and doctors confirmed that the consistency / aspect of this fat is way different from regular ones. It was way tougher to break it / remove it.
So beware, dolls. Don't do this procedure.

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She is the sweetest person ever and an exceptional doctor, from start to finish. Her team is making everything possible to fix the problem that Zeltiq's Coolsculpting created.

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What does that mean that the consistency/aspect of the fat is different? Does that mean that the kind of fat you had was different and tougher or did the procedure do something to alter the fat that made it different?
The procedure did something to my fat in the areas that I was treated with coolsculpting. The fat was thicker, filled with fibrosis. For that, the only way out is through lipo.
The exact thing happened to me! I did coolsculpting multiple times with zero results. I finally had liposuction and the doctor told me that my fat very fibrous and hard to break up due to the coolsculpting. DON'T DO IT!!!
This issue is way more common than they say it is. I know also 3 people that had the same issue we had. Terrible.
Was it painful?
Just like any other lipo procedure. Painful but bareable.
Cool sculpting is nit good . Don’t bother it’s a waste of money with very little results
I had it done, and nothing happened,,,I’m so sorry what it caused you.
UPDATED FROM bodycomeback22
2 years post

Today's photos

So I have been dieting like crayyyyy to be at least decent for when the surgery day comes. Updated some actual photos! Front view is not that ugly (beside my hips that I HATE and my belly button that got real messed up after 2 pregnancies) but when you take a side view things get real nasty and my lumpy upper abs more noticeable.

My 1st official appointment for the surgery is only at 10/20 so I still have time. I'm trying to eat healthy and will begin (again) to exercise. The only tip doc gave me through phone is to keep it up with skin hydration. I will keep updating this post until the surgery countdown!

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You may benefit from a consult with a doctor who has experience in Mommy Makeovers or Abdominoplasty. I understand exactly what you are saying about the belly button and that can happen due to excess skin. I'm sorry about your cool sculpting experience. I only had the cool sculpting once (on my upper arms). I was sore for 2-3 days after.
Hi Fara, thank you for commenting! I went to 3 doctors and I will have liposculpture + BBL done in 10 days. You can check my process at the other review I'm updating! Have you done any invasive procedure ever? I'm very anxious. Don't know what to expect (hoping for the best of course)
Where is your other review? How do I find it please!
Take a look at my profile and you will find it!
UPDATED FROM bodycomeback22
2 years post

Lipo needed.

So - after all this time and a pregnancy - I came back here to share the latest related to my experience with Coolsculpting.

I was diagnosed with paradoxical hyperplasia back in September 2014. I would get all my expenses to fix the problem covered (liposuction) but in October I discovered that I was pregnant with my 2nd child. So all the plans were put on hold. My doctor still got taking pictures to see how the area would evolve during the pregnancy. So in June my son was born but I had the plan to breastfeed him until at least a year so I wouldn't get a Lipo for a while (and I also wanted to lost the extra pounds from the pregnancy).

So now I started the process to get this Lipo done. I will keep you posted about the arrangements and also about my weight loss routine.

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Hi, my question to you is this lump of fat not treated with Zeltiq, therefore after other areas shrink this part sticks out? or a is it a lump of fat that grew after Zeltiq?
It grew after Zeltiq. I haven't noticed any shrinking at any part. The lump became very noticeable after 3 months of the procedure.
How did the lips go? How is the treated area now? Is hyperplasia guaranteed to have no side effects after lipp treatment?
I will do the procedure this year in late November. Let's see how it goes! I talked to the doctor and he said that once the fat is removed, it's done. Praying for that to happen!
Good luck with your journey!
Thank you! Looking forward to it!
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