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Worth it

I'm over 9 months out from the procedure and have to say it was worth it. I notice an improvement in my body shape. This despite not sticking to my plan of "really doing the diet and exercise plan. Really really this time." I weigh about the same, but my stomach area looks much nicer. The pain was excruciating for a few days but would have been tolerable had I started pain prevention at an earlier point. I'm not sure if I would get a second treatment, but don't regret getting the first at all.

Day 11

I'm feeling much better. The pain is reduced to something more like a sunburn and skin tenderness. There are some tinges of stinging but barely any. Funnily enough, clothes (both pants and shirts) are more uncomfortable at this stage than they were at the height of the pain.

Day 6 to 10 were the worst. I'm glad to be back to mostly normal.

Day 7 - It burns!

I hardly slept last night because of the pain. It's not enough to have me crying, but uncomfortable enough that I'm miserable. Icing the area, per many other reviewers' suggestion, only helps a little bit. It seems to tamper the stinging sensations but after a bit it makes the burning sensations worse. I can't tell if the lidocaine cream is helping but the compression garment is making a difference. I was able to sleep a little more with it, but its a bit too tight to sleep in comfortably. The pain killers right before bed didn't do as much as I needed them to do. I woke up at 2am, again at 4am, and was in and out for the next three hours after that.

I am now at work trying to ignore the deep belly burning sensations. I feel like I'm jinxing myself by talking about the pain ... I don't think I could do 2 weeks of this.

The pain is really much worse at night/laying down than during the day.

Provider Review

The Aesthetic Wellness Center
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I never met with Dr. Ahn. I was seen and helped by the clinic's staff. The three staff I dealt with directly were nothing short of professional (front desk, staff who did the procedure, and check-out). Communication was always quick and friendly. I came in for my appointment and was seen really quickly. The process wasn't necessarily rushed but it did seem rather quick, especially since this was my first time visiting the clinic. I came in with a few questions, which were thoroughly answered but I was surprised to have received little information otherwise. The massage part was quick, but I don't know if this is typical. I haven't had any follow-up care as of yet, hence the 3 stars. I am supposed to get a call at some point though and I believe a follow-up. I would highly recommend this clinic based on treatment, space, staff, and cost. Results are TBD.