Sharon C. DeChiara, D.D.S, M.D.

Very nice doctor, she made me look natural but relaxed.

My chin was a place that always thickens with weight gain, and lately it was becoming harder and harder to make disappear. Every time I looked in the mirror I would grab the fat and manipulate it so that I could see what my face would look like without it. In addition, I've always had a strong desire to magically (and painlessly) slice off my inner thigh chub. Inner thigh rubbing has been the bane of my May-September existence since I was a young lass.
When I found out about CoolSculpting I quickly began researching the procedure and then local doctors. As it turns out, a good friend of mine already had a relationship with a cosmetic surgeon's office in Mt. Kisco, NY. She went with me for my consultation and was extremely supportive in my decision to have the procedures done. Yay for friends!
Many of you have probably already read how the procedure is non invasive and not painful and there is no down time and blah blah blah. Well... it's mostly true.
Here is how my experience with the chin went. (CoolMini - $500 per cycle)
I sat upright in the chair, my neck and head strapped into plastic brace to keep it from moving AT ALL. The suction head, or paddle, or whatever they call it... it's the smallest size. They call it a CoolMini. This was arranged under my chin and pressed very firmly upward. Then they turned on the machine and the suction starts. It feels like someone aggressively pull-pinching the fat with fingers of ice. That in and of itself is uncomfortable. But added to this discomfort is the fact that you cannot move your neck or head or jaw at all. (You CAN swallow. They make sure of that before turning the machine on. ) So for me, that's when things got a little panicky. You really have to harness your inner zen and just breath, count, and meditate for a bit. After about 10 minutes the pain dissipates to nothing and your body will relax. You will even find you can move your jaw a little. Then you can pick up your phone and start taking all the silly selfies of the contraption your are locked into for the next 35 minutes.
The chin procedure is only 45 minutes (all others are an hour). When the cycle is done your lovely technician or doctor will come in and give you the most excruciatingly uncomfortable 1- 2 minute massage of your life. People say "pins and needles" and they are not wrong. I also felt certain muscles in my neck sorta cramping up while this was happening. It goes away after about 5 minutes but again, not a party.
So that's that. You will be a bit swollen and maybe you bruise. I was lucky and didn't. The area was initially numb and that slowwwwwly went away over a few weeks. They say it takes three weeks to see results but my friend swears she could tell even a week out.
Ok, so then after the chin I did each inner thigh ($800 per cycle) There is not a ton to say here that has not already been said in a thousand other reviews. It's uncomfortable for about 3-5 minutes (maybe longer... I'm writing this almost 6 weeks after the fact) but then everything freezes and you can go about writing the next chapter in your novel or sending emails or sleeping. I slept. After the hour cycle, your technician/Dr./massage troll comes in and forces you question the meaning of life for another 1-2 minutes with that blasted massage. Guys, it really sucks. But then you are done and you can fork over your money and go home. Oh, PS: I recommend relaxing in the chair for another 5 minutes or so if you can. I find the thaw out is a lot more tolerable if you are not standing up and gravity is not tugging on your frozen flesh. Oh and PPS: bring an extra pair of underwear for this particular procedure (thighs). The wet paper towel they put between your skin and paddle will start to drip down you thigh and towards you crotch. It's a nontoxic antifreeze that won't hurt anything but you might have slightly wet undies when you are done.
Results!
I'm having fantastic results so far. See my pictures. I was told that I would need probably 2 cycles on my chin and 2-3 cycles on each thigh. I'm actually really happy with where my chin is at 6 weeks that I have canceled the 2nd cycle. I might come back to it later but as of now I have other priorities :-) I will need another cycle on each thigh but I'm hopeful I will not need a third. FYI, I have not changed my diet or activity routine to speed up weight loss.
Wait that's not true! The final picture of my chin, you will notice a more defined cheekbone. I think that's partially lighting and partially because starting about 48 hours ago I cut almost all salt and carbs from my diet. It's a temporary thing.. I'm trying to get rid of some swelling in my tummy and nothing works quicker to push out water weight than a no carb/salt diet. Anyways that's all to say that I don't think the Cool Sculpting has magically slimmed any other part of my face than the chin.
All in all the results are fantastic so long as you keep a realistic goal in mind. I'll make sure to update in another few in another month before my next thigh appointment :-)

Updated on 5 Jun 2016:
My thighs and chin are at about 9 weeks post now. The results are still happening but it's not quite as obvious as it was 4 weeks. I was told I would need a second round on the thighs reach my goal. I've already scheduled my next appointment for the beginning of July. I really hope that does the trick!
I also have a 2nd round planned for my chin (they let me know this might be the case as well as the thighs). I think the results are looking pretty good but there is still enough fat that I can do it again. When dealing with such a small space, every little bit really counts.

Basically, after having three
Children back to back and fighting the good fight with weight loss, my body won the battle but my stomach lost the war. My sagging lower tummy looked like a topographical map. While I was enjoying the progress of my upper body with heavy weight training and tightening up, my lower abdomen kept dropping farther and farther. Every time I looked in the mirror I would see my stomach and be disgusted and discouraged. I felt like it detracted from all the other progress I was making. my husband always worshipped my body like it was temple but I was unhappy. One day I decided to seek out a top rated plastic surgeon for a consultation and it was crushing. He didn't listen to me at all. I was happy with every part of my body save my tummy. However, he insisted on nipping and tucking everything to make me (in his words) "perfect." Then I started googling formDr. Dechiara. She had done my reconstructive breast surgery about 10 years prior and the results were fantastic. Luckily, she was still practicing and did tummy tucks.
After all the years, her and her nurse, Maria were still the same - sweet, professional and just lovely. After the consultation we agreed a tummy tuck and light lipo in the flank to round out the contour would be the order.
I scheduled my surgery for May 29th.
The surgery went perfect! I felt relaxed and comfortable leading up to the OR and I woke up nice and easy from anesthesia. Maria and Dr. D were in touch with me via cell phone my whole recovery; answering ever question
Or concern. I did get a mild infection and fever 10 days post op but after one phone call I had antibiotics within an hour and in less than a day it was all but gone.
I am three weeks post op and I love the results. I still have some swelling to subside and things to settle but it's amazing! I can see my vagina! That sounds weird but when all your weight is concentrated in your lower stomach and sitting on top of that area, it's hard to see. I am wearing cute panties that have an unobstructed view! I'm wearing short and jeans without having to decided whether to tuck the loose skin in or let it hang out on the top! The results were more than I anticipated.

I have been a patient of Dr. DeChiara for over 7 years. She is caring, patient, skilled and truly an artist. I had a 6 inch scar that she revised and now impossible to even see it. Dr. D even came in on a Sunday to remove stitches so I wouldn't have to miss work. I highly recommend and have referred all my friends and family.

I met with Dr. DeChiara, about a month prior to my surgery. She was extremely sweet and spend alot of time explaining the procedure. The day of surgery, she was so nice and caring! After surgery she met with me in the hospital and answered all my questions. I have never met a nice doctor! I absolutely love her, and would recommend everyone to see her! My mom is actually making an appointment to see her!

I had several abdominal surgeries for medical reasons (2 c-sections, bowel resection, gall bladder, partial hysterectomy) and after losing weight I still had a lot of loose skin and a lot of scar tissue which was preventing me from wearing certain clothing. This is why I had a tummy tuck. I wouldn't go to any other doctor.

She did a rhinoplasty for me 8 years ago when she was in practice with other doctors. She is a nice, caring doctor but she completely botched my rhinoplasty and said it just would take a year or two to adjust. She also said I could always have revision surgery. What? After spending all that $ I had no more!!!! After 8 years I still have a noticeable bump and crooked nose. I would not recommend her for this procedure

Final outcome was fine but there were several complications during after surgery including not draining properly that put me back in the hospital for a week. after discharge had to go back into office dozen times for drainage. Be sure you want to do this because the scar isn't pretty

I DO NOT recommend her to anyone. I had a breast implant surgery with her. After the surgery I had painful bottoming out breast. I went back to see her and she denied that the surgery was unsuccessful. She could not properly diagnose the bottoming out.
I asked her to give me a refund so that I could cover the cost of the surgery I needed to correct her botched surgery. I did not get it.
I should have checked if she was board certified in plastic and cosmetic surgery, because she is not. She still lies about it on her website.
I was very disappointed with the dated surgery room in White Plains. I thought the surgery will take place at the Northern Westchester Hospital.
I had to find another surgeon to repair my disfigured breast. At this time I chose very carefully, I read everything about this doctor.