No matter how fit I get, I’ve always struggled with big fat pockets on my flanks/love handle area. I have a short torso, so the extra bulk at my waist made me have a shape I never loved. Always felt uncomfortable in ANYTHING form fitting, even at my thinnest. I chose Dr Kong based on a friends review, and that I wanted an option that was permanent/effective, but did not want to be put under. Dr Kong was great. Kept me informed and comfortable the whole time! Updated on 25 Apr 2021: Wanted to share an update about the recovery process and what I learned: - recovery is pretty intense, pain peaked from days 3-8 and then started to reduce - sleeping is really tough if you get your flanks done; there’s no good position to get comfortable - heat is your enemy; we spent the weekend in 90 degree weather 5 days after and I had crazy swelling, discomfort and generally felt terrible - I’m starting to notice fibrosis forming under my skin, so have been doing 20-30 mins of self massage every day to try and break up the tissue Still happy with results. They aren’t super drastic but helped me achieve a better shape :)
I’ve received a number of different treatments from Dr. Sheen Kong, in San Francisco. I am a return client due to her honest approach (if a treatment is not going to give you the desired results, she will let you know) and skillful expertise. She has that essential blend of knowledge and artistry. I trust her implicitly. Most recently, I received a Cellfina treatment from her. I had done a lot research about Cellfina beforehand, and had some idea as to what to expect. I was a bit concerned about the possibility of lengthy bruising, afterwards. However, the bruising healed rapidly. The treatment itself was slightly uncomfortable, but not at all extreme. A local anesthetic had been applied, and it did the job. I was able to rest, and close my eyes, and zone out a bit during the treatment. While I avoided strenuous exercise for a few weeks after the treatment, I was able to resume daily walks just 1 day after treatment and yoga/pilates 3 days after treatment. The treatment area was very tender for about a week—somewhat like having a severe sunburn -- but it did not interrupt my day to day work activities (whether standing or sitting), nor my sleep. The visible bruising was quite extreme at first, but within a week, the bruises began to clear up dramatically – lessening significantly across each passing day after the first week had passed. After about 2 weeks there were only minor pinkish marks, where some of the actual incisions had been made. One of the Cellfina reviews that I had read, before my treatment, mentioned bruising that lasted for months – that was NOT at all my experience. As for the results with my cellulite – I LOVE what Dr. Kong has done with the Cellfina. The difference was actuallky visible immediately after the treatment (even through the initial bruising). As the weeks have gone on, the results appear to keep improving. Most significant to me were several very deep dimples, which I’d had since my late teens (I’m now in my 40’s). Despite times in my life when I was working out hours a day, and in excellent shape, I was never able to get those particular dimples to disappear. They were targeted with the Cellfina treatment (along with other dimples), and the difference is amazing. I would absolutely recommend Cellfina to others, and would do it again, if needed. Thank you, Dr. Kong!
