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53 Yeras Old, No Kids, - Toronto, ON

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After 9 weeks no results, I actually look worse,...

cjsore
$3,000
After 9 weeks no results, I actually look worse, lumpy and indentations on upper abs.
After research and consult with a plastic surgeon that performed Coolsculpting, (Nurse performed it) he suggested I was a good candidate over Lipo and more cost effective. Good skin tone and just enough fat to grab. No down time he tells me, brings in his staff that apparently done it, including himself, but never showed me pictures when I asked to see before and after? I was sceptical . But , then they convinced me it works and I can go about my daily routine right after procedure.
I had 3 procedures, One largeon lower belly, 2 small upper... three hrs total. It was painful, not just uncomfortable. I was in pain for about 2 to three weeks, I took pain killers they prescribed but that only lasts about few hours then, pain starts again. Nights were worse, lost 2 weeks of sleep from tugging and spasm in my belly. I could only lay on my back, not side of tummy.
No down time, are they kidding? Lipo downtime is only 3 to 4 days, and it works? Coolscuplting 3 weeks and does not work !
I was told 25% guaranteed results. 25% of what 2in. ? I was not given an answer.
Nine weeks later, I look worse than before, I am now lumpy, uneven and I have 2 indentations on my upper abs. I recently went on a vacations, thought I will look better in my bikini than in my February 2014 vacation.. well, I looked horrible when I saw the pictures. My boyfriend was shocked. I asked him to delete the pictures taken in the bikini. Waste of $3,000.00 Canadian.
I will now need to correct this with Lipo. another $4,500. Clinic where I had a procedure done, will not refund my money after they told me its guaranteed 25% or money back.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ! DOES NOT WORK... it only empties your wallet.. easy way for clinics to make money without doing any actual work. Place a machine on your areas to be treated and they walk away, a Monkey can do that job . Easy money grab.

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Consult prior to procedure.. Good candidate. Staff very pleasant at time of consult. After booking it.. non friendly.. kind of ignorant.

Replies (25)

August 4, 2014
I agree
November 12, 2014
I wonder why there isn't a class action suit as well. How does one get started? The representative at Cool Sculpting basically said I needed to resolve this with the Dr. Is there a person you had contact with at Zeltiq?
November 12, 2014
I don't know why either (class action). If you Google Zelig, you'll see they have some legal probsprobs. Sorry about the cr card. Maybe this will save someone else.
November 12, 2014
I agree about helping someone else. At this point the Dr said they would refund my money. We'll see. How I was NOT told BEFORE the procedure of the risks is beyond me. If there is a class action suit I would be willing to join it. I know this procedure has worked for some and I applaud them. But I think at the very least Zeltiq should be responsible to let potential patients for this procedure that there are risks involved. I look worse and that I will live with. The pain is something I am concerned about long term.
August 28, 2014
Have them file a claim with the manufacture about this, there is a known but often not disclosed result and you may have it. It creates hard lumpy areas when the coolsculpting was done. Many of us have had to get surgery to correct this and the manufacture knows about this and is paying for the sugeries plus time off work. Make sure you don't let this go. I can't believe there is not a class action lawsuit at this point since it is such a knows issue.
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August 29, 2014
Do you have any before pics? Sorry,it didn't work for you and that you were left with dents and unevenness and lumps. I hope Smart-lipo does work for you. All the Best!
August 29, 2014
I have pictures on my profile. Sorry I'd attach them but I am technologically challenged :) I am 5'4" and 150 lbs. I have a "tire" around my middle and used the money my Mom left me when she passed last year to just reduce the middle section. I would definitely join a class action suit.
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August 29, 2014
Sorry about your mom. It's ok thanks for replying to me. I am supposed to do this in November. Did they ever tell you the side effects? Is there a class action suit?
September 2, 2014
They told me it did not hurt and no down time which was not true. I have a very high threshold for pain and it felt like bees stinging me from the inside. They never once said there could be negative side effects. I have an appointment to talk to them in 2 weeks. I do not know anything of a class action suit but I would definitely join!
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September 2, 2014
I was recommended for cool sculpting but i am researching reviews and there are some who have gained weight,it's a rare side effect but can happen. I will continue to research. I do hear it's painful. I appreciate your time and helping me. All the Best!
November 12, 2014
Contact zeltiq and get them involved. Also, if you paid with credit card, file a dispute.
November 12, 2014
I contacted Zeltiq. They put me off saying that they were only there to facilitate conversation between the patient and the provider.
November 12, 2014
Have them "facilitate"! The Dr needs to provide them before and after pics. The cr card dispute is your best hope but you have to do this within 90 days.
November 12, 2014
The Dr. HAS sent before and after pictures to Zeltiq
November 12, 2014
The Dr did send before and after pictures. I heard from the Dr today and I should be receiving a refund. I won't hold my breath :) And I won't be doing any more Cool Sculpting!
November 12, 2014
Don't wait more than the 90 days for cr card dispute. You can always cancel it if refund happens.
November 12, 2014
The Credit Card was done in January so the 90 days are long gone
November 27, 2014
Wow! I thought it was just me! I had it done also and I swear it just pushed what fat I had up under my ribs by my bra....and now it's like hard and a ball. Going for cat scan or mri to see what's in there. Never again! It so sounded good and easy and it hurt and itched so bad for three weeks after and I had nothing to help. Having to business dress for work...I hated life cloths on the skin just hurt so bad.