Just Had It Done - Tucson, AZ
I just had my inner thighs done this morning....
I just had my inner thighs done this morning. Inner thighs are a little more work to get the right position because of the size of the tip and the awkward body position with it being between the legs. It was not painful at all. I don't know if I would even go so far as to call it uncomfortable. It was definitely cold and lots of suction but it was not bad at all. I read magazines and listened to my ipod. The worst part was my leg that wasn't being treated at the time falling asleep and the pain in the hips and knees from being on one position for so long. But even that was fine.
The techs were great as they always are at my Drs. office. They made sure I was comfortable, checked on me often and were very careful and detailed when making sure they got the device positioned correctly.
Immediately after the procedure, my thighs were very cold and the skin a little tender. It was sort of like how your checks might feel after being out on a freezing, blustery wind. One thigh is still a little raw but I put semi-tight jeans on right after the procedure and have been fine.
I also have a little bit of pinpoint bruising that I am expecting will go away soon. I bruise very easily so I will not be suprised if the bruising becomes a bit more pronounced before going away. I also feel like my thighs are a few inches bigger right now just because they still feel a little suctioned.
No numbness. No pain. I am so excited to see the results in a month or two.
Oh, my stats...I am at my happy weight and am pretty solid. Just about every bit of my body fat is on my inner thighs. I thought my outer thighs were a bit fatty too and was planning on doing that area also but the doctor said I did not have enough fat there for the machine to work. I will post measurements and try to post before and after pictures in a few weeks.
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No anesthesia, no cutting, no pain, no recovery and what looks and sounds like solid results with very few negatives. Figured it couldn't hurt to try it.
It has been just over 2 weeks since my procedure....
I now feel absolutely no effects from the procedure. I have already seen results. I measured my thighs just before my procedure. I have lost a full 1/2 inch in my left thigh but only a negligible amount in my right thigh. I measured many, many times because I could not believe I lost inches so quickly. I am pretty skeptical in general but have no doubt my thighs are already smaller. I have had 2 friends comment (without me telling them I was seeing results).
Full results are expected 6-8 weeks after the procedure so I am hoping to see more reduction, especially in the right side. I do feel a little lopsided right now because my right thigh has always been larger than my left and now it looks even larger because I have not experienced the reduction in it yet like I have I the left. I am really excited to see the final results.
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It has been 6 months since the procedure was done. I am not as pleased as I was a few months ago. Maybe if I had done a second treatment as suggested, I would be happier but I just don't feel like the results will be worth the additional expense.
Much of my lack of results is likely my fault as I have not worked quite as hard on my nutrition and exercise habits. I have always been active and eat fairly decently but getting older is requiring an even bigger adjustment to maintain my shape. I need to become a bit more strict with my routine, but if I am going to need to do that anyways then I do not feel like spending $1100 again is going to be worth it.
I would really suggest making sure you are eating healthy and being active (cardio and strength) before using zeltiq. Once you are committed to that, then maybe use zeltiq for that area that just will not slim down. I thought that's what I was doing. Turns out I just wasn't doing the right combination of eating and exercise.
While I think the product does what it claims, it is not sustainable unless you work at it. And working at it has the same results without having to spend the money. It just takes a little longer.
Hi MamaBear -- Thanks for posting about your experience with CoolSculpting! I have the same issue -- all my weight seems to stay in my inner thighs -- so this is one of the procedures I've thought about doing in the future. Do you mind sharing what made you choose CoolSculpting over traditional lipo?