“It Comes Back”

On a pain index of 1 to 10, the Zelteq treatment for me was a 2 and that was only in the first few minutes when the applicator was attached. It literally sucks the fat in like a vacuum cleaner so it is more discomfort than pain and once the area is numb after a couple of minutes, there is no discomfort at all. So no pain prevention is really necessary. You will be sore for a few days afterward, and you may or may not have bruising. Some areas I did, and some areas I didn't.

I was told when I researched conventional lipo that I would have to have a blood test to determine if my kidneys were healthy enough to clear my body of the injected drugs/medications to help remove the fat. I don't understand all the ramifications of the conventional procedure; I just knew I wanted the least side effects and with Zelteq there are none at all.

Now that it's been longer do you see much of a difference? I have been watching this for a couple months and am interested in Zeltiq - I have an appointment for a consultation in a week but I am really hoping I can loose at least an inch off my belly bulge and I don't want to waste the money if no one is getting that kind of result...Thank You!

I am seeing results but they are not dramatic. They 20% is pretty right on. I'm unsure if the inch that you are wanting to loose will leave in one treatment. You may have to purchase multiple treatments. Also, the pain for the procedure is understated. There is a fair amount of pain. I have had 3 treatments and it takes a couple weeks for the tenderness to go away. Sorry, not clear anwser here for you but it does produce results just am unsure if it will do everything you want. I have one more treatment in 3 weeks. Then it will be a waiting game. Keep me posted on what you decide.
MO

Thanks for teh reply when they say a 20% reduction, that is 20% of what? I have a pretty significant piece of flubber...I'm 5'6", 150 lbs - I have a 30" waist, but 40" hips - most of my belly sags low. I don't mind going in for multiple treatments as long as there is a noticable difference - heck, I'll go every 3 months forever if they promise it will get rid of this! If you don't mind, I will check back in with you before I go ahead - my consultation is on the 28th, no procedure till around the 30th...

Unfortunately the dermatologizt I went to said that my skin was too lax and he didn't feel like I would have good results from Zeltiq. I am glad that he didn't just take my money but I'm very not sure about his evaluation. We never actually discussed my expectations and my understanding from reading on here is that lax skin and adipose tissue (fat) are totally different subjects. The dr told me my only solution would be a tummy tuck =(