I had 9 total cool sculpting treatments, 4 in one day 5 in the same day two months later. I have gained three lbs since the last treatment and one inch around my waist. I was told if the coolsculpting didn't work, the company that makes the machine would pay for Lipo. I have heard Lipo can leave lumpy marks. I want my love handles gone and a flat stomach. I am 49 and a smoker, 5'5 and weigh 134 lbs, would a mini tummy tuck work or would I need a full tummy tuck, would I need Lipo? Thanks Teri
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Answer: Coolsculpting didn't work, I had a total of 9 treatments and I actually gained an inch. What's the best alternative?
Coolsculpting is a fabulous machine for reducing a bulge in a given area, and is especially popular in the abdomen. It is not a weight loss device. Most patient who continue to exercise and maintain a healthy life style will tell us that their clothes fit better and that they have gone down a...
Coolsculpting is an amazing procedure and is especially designed for the small pouch. I would do coolsculpting again after a consultation with a board certified dermatologist. You may also need Thermage to tighten the abdominal skin. I often perform both procedures in this abdominal area to...
I just attended Coolsculpting University in Reston, Va. The information given to us by the Zeltiq professionals recommends you try and stay away from ibuprofen due to the fact they want the inflammatory process to occur to break down the fat cells. If you are having any discomfort I...