I did 9 treatments total with 8 weeks between each treatment so it ended up taking about 2 years to finish, I have maybe 7% hair growth (very blonde peach fuzz in the inner labia and further down south) I was told the laser can not detect red or blonde hair but I am completely happy with the reduction of hair growth. I do have tattoos close so I have 3/5 hairs that grow because they couldn't get near or go over the tattoos so that's kind of annoying but I barely have to shave anymore. When you first go in they have you remove bottoms and clean yourself with wipe and a spray.(They also have hygiene refreshers for after treatment which I thought was nice.) YOU CAN NOT TAN OR SPRAY TAN DURING TREATMENTS. They have a few different lasers based on skin color, I was tan when I first started so they used one a bit more painful, but switched to another for the remaining treatments. My very first treatment I had a feeling of instant regret but I already paid for it and ran my credit so I was in it, I pushed through it and I'm so glad I did, there is no downtime and doesn't hurt after the treatment, I would go to work a serving shift straight after with no issues. I repeat it does hurt but only when they zap you with the laser, it feels like little razor blades. It's a sense of shock but it is tolerable, it doesn't take long. They will give you stressballs and can ice it for you but I would suggest icing after treatment not between as it may counteract the laser and not work as well. They also give blot you with aloe to cool but you definitely can go without. I was never there for more than 35 minutes. They are so fast and so very nice each time. They will answer all of your questions and are very patient and informative. They have financing through greensky which has a 0% interest rate if paid off by a certain amount of months. I paid like $2400 if I remember correctly. I would definitely recommend brazilian laser hair removal 100% and Ideal Image doing it! I'm going to try to get before and after pictures from them because I never took any. Updated on 25 Feb 2020: Here are photos of my process notice I was tan for my first treatment and now I haven't been tanning in almost 2 years since I started with the laser and even after it was finished. I rarely shave but still have to occasionally because the laser doesn't get the very fine blonde hair or the hair closest to my tattoos (tried to show in picture) But overall I am still happy with my results.
I tried looking for my med spa, Ideal Image in Columbus, OH, but I couldn't seem to find them. I hope that anyone looking for Cool Sculpting in the area finds them on this website. Please add them, so I can review them!! I called Ideal Image after hearing about them on the radio. I knew I wanted to get the treatment, and I thought since Ideal Image was so big, they would be experienced. When I called, they asked me to come in for a consultation, where they looked at my body and went over pricing and packages. They wanted me to do a package where they treated my stomach twice, but it was really expensive and I was concerned that it would not work. I ended up going for a cheaper package. My treatment was a lot easier than I expected, but I did feel uncomfortable getting my pictures taken. Sorry I won't post any. I don't feel comfortable putting them on here in case my kids or husband could find them. It actually was not painful until they rubbed it out at the end. OUCH! When I went home, it was back to normal, but I was numb and had soreness for two weeks, I think. Now it has been a couple of months and there is not any soreness or numbness. I notice that I look better in the stomach and have more of an hour glass shape I had such a good experience that I hope other people will find this!
I am a 34 year old female that has 1 child. My belly bulge has always bothered me so I determined I was a good candidate for CoolSculpting. I’m 5’5 and 135 lbs. I have been within 15lbs of this weight since high school. The only exception was my pregnancy. I workout 3 to 5 time a week and eat relatively healthy. I purchased 4 CoolSculpting applications. I am ready to kick it up a notch and bring the best version of myself by the time I turn 35. I had my first cool 2 sculpt treatment today. (I will go back in 2 months for the other 2). They used 2 fit applicators on my abdomen. I read hundreds of reviews and I believe everything went as expected. Some discomfort but by no means painful. Tonight I feel swollen and a little tender but very manageable. I plan to workout tomorrow. I’m excited to her this journey with you! Updated on 10 May 2018: Not much of a change yet but that’s to be expected. So far this process has been easy. All the swelling is gone from the procedure and most feeling is back. Updated on 9 Jun 2018: I am very happy with my results so far. I started noticing changes in the way I looked and the way clothing fit during week 5 and 6. Going back in 2 weeks for round 2!