I'm 5'7, 130 and work out regularly but approaching 50. My pants have been uncomfortable for what I realized is more than 2 years so I finally decided to do something. At 115-120 everything fit comfortably but as I've slide to 130 and stayed there, I hate being in my yoga pants all day but everything else is uncomfortable. I considered smartlipo until I researched about the real downtime and aftercare that can last months. I was afraid of numbness and possible nerve pain from coolsculpting but decided I'd go for it anyway. Yesterday I had my inner thighs, and back and front flanks done, which seems to cover a portion of my lower abdomen. I'll go back in 6 weeks and get the flat applicator on the full tummy area, and a second inner thigh treatment possibly. I found the entire treatment to be no more than very mildly uncomfortable at times but nothing like what I was expecting. The after massage was similar to a deep tissue sports massage and brief. I slept just fine and woke up with a lot of tenderness around my abs, but no issues with my thighs. Nothing unbearable, for me it feels like my tummy area is very tender to the touch. Overall I'm very excited and I'm looking forward to seeing results in about 4 weeks hopefully!
Updated on 11 Mar 2021:
I was able to do my normal workout yesterday with some tenderness to the abdomen. Today is less tender, and I haven’t noticed any bloat, itching or nerve pain. Mainly I’m just wondering about other areas I could do a cool sculpting session on, like the bra puff area. Looking for any areas of pinchable fat!
Updated on 14 Mar 2021:
I still notice some tenderness and numbness on the abdomen that I notice when bending over. For me, this is very light and in no way anything I would consider painful, annoying etc. I was so worried about the after effects I put this off for years! I thought I’d be up all night in pain or itching. Nothing like that at all, this has been a breeze. I can’t wait to do it again.
Updated on 16 Mar 2021:
tenderness and numbness have completely resolved. I can’t wait to get a next round to additional areas. I’ll post pictures at the 4 week mark, but between now and hen I’m taking Alli (a fat blocking pill) and have also get motivated to reduce calories. These will certainly impact and contribute to my overall results but whatever helps!