This will be my first experience with Coolsculpting. I've previously been treated for depression and the medication has unfortunately made me gain weight. I've been eating well (salads, fruits, etc) and staying active (exercise 5 days/week). Yet I am still struggling with unwanted fat in my mid section. So I've decided to try this procedure.
Prior to the consultation, I was nervous because it's a big decision and a large purchase. Laurie, the Aesthetic Coordinator, took me into a private room and we went over what my goals were and how many cycles that would include. We decided on 2 cycles: on the lower abdomen in the shape of an overlapping V. Then Dr. Miller came in to assess. He was very professional who let me explain what I was looking for without interrupting. He then looked at my tummy, lower abdomen and upper, and spoke with Laurie about how to apply the cycles. They worked together and toyed with the idea of including my upper abdomen but looked at the bigger picture and saw that it was hidden well in the present curves of my waist. He agreed on the 2 cycles in the shape of a V.
I then threw a wrench into it and said I was unhappy with my outside hips as well. He explained to me how it wasn't really my hips (somewhat of an illusion) and that it stemmed from my lower back. He pulled back the parts he was trying to explain in the mirror and I saw what he meant. It would have looked off if it was placed on my hips. So he decided I could benefit from an additional 2 cycles; one on either side of my lower back.
After he left, Laurie went over the pricing. She didn't push me into getting my back done but rather showed me what the cost would be and let me make my own decision. They had a June special for $100 off the procedure, so it came out to be $2800. She said if I came again in the future, I'd get a discount for any cycles.
My appointment is scheduled for tomorrow after work just for my tummy with the option to do my back as well if I feel like it. I'm quite nervous and keep looking at everyone's results hoping that those will be my results as well.
I'll keep everyone updated on my progression!
Updated on 22 Jun 2017:
Updated on 23 Jun 2017:
It's been a day after and it's pretty much what I've expected after reading all the reviews.
The procedure was uncomfortable but not excruciating, which is to be expected. The machine sucked the part we were treating and immediately started cooling. The lairs taking care of my procedure made sure I was comfortable with propping up my back and head. At one point, I felt like I could fall asleep. We treated one flank and the opposite side abdomen at a time so I only sat through 2 sessions.
My stomach and back are not bruised but they are a bit swollen and painful. It feels like an extreme pins and needles sensation. I'll be doing Aerial Silks tonight which requires wrapping silk around myself so hopefully it won't be unbearable. Will update again!
Updated on 23 Jun 2017:
Updated on 30 Jun 2017:
Updated on 3 Aug 2017:
I will be adding updated photos on my results but I can see some difference - nothing too dramatic. When I try to pinch my tummy below my belly button (which is where the 2 applicators overlapped, so logically it should be more noticeable), it feels like here is less to pinch. As far as my flanks, I notice a big difference. I had a small convex pocket a few inches above my tailbone that was not as prominent with my extra weight on the surrounding flanks. You'll see what I mean in the pictures to come.
I've become acutely aware of my posterior thighs and saddlebags so I will be going to a number of consultations to get a more competitive price.
Updated on 6 Aug 2017:
Supposedly, results should been seen anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks. Updates will be now weekly. I notice a difference in the front-facing photo. You can see there is less pull on skin from underwear. I'll let you seen for yourself though.
Updated on 6 Aug 2017: