I had Coolsculpting done on my abdomen and flanks. I was never examined by a doctor prior to the procedure only by the Medical Assistant. On the day of the procedure the doctor was not even in the office. Afterward I was very swollen, but was told it would go down after 3 wks. It's been over 3 months and my abdomen and back fat are larger than ever, I have even gone up a size (I look 4 months preg) I am now scheduled for a tummy tuck (another 9000). I am so depressed all I want is my money back.
July 28, 2014
Answer: Dissatisfaction with Cool Sculpting Proper and judicious evaluation for any medical therapy requires a well experienced, board certified physician with the proper referral system or personal armamentarium to offer you appropriate, safe and efficacious options and care. Different states have different regulations for the use of medical technology. If the medical assistant is properly certified in the use of CoolSculpting, certified by the state to provide this care, under the supervision of a MD or DO and well experienced and you received conscientious, good care; by all means, proceed. Please read the fine print. CoolSculpting is a non-surgical spot fat reduction procedure and NOT a weight loss therapy. You must do your part to change your lifestyle reducing calorie intake with diet and increasing calorie output with exercise. The same is true with surgical procedures such as contouring liposuction or tummy tuck.Any procedure including surgery or non-surgical Cool Sculpting has limitations and side-effects. I find that patients who gain weight following any procedure have a greater chance of thickening fat fibrosis or the lumpiness you describe. This is a noted side-effect of Cool Sculpting. It will resolve over time and with weight loss and deep massage. If you did not receive a complete evaluation for your concerns and the options to care for your desires, you should consider a board certified plastic surgeon with your health, safety and benefits as his primary concern.I hope this was helpful. All the best!
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July 28, 2014
Answer: Dissatisfaction with Cool Sculpting Proper and judicious evaluation for any medical therapy requires a well experienced, board certified physician with the proper referral system or personal armamentarium to offer you appropriate, safe and efficacious options and care. Different states have different regulations for the use of medical technology. If the medical assistant is properly certified in the use of CoolSculpting, certified by the state to provide this care, under the supervision of a MD or DO and well experienced and you received conscientious, good care; by all means, proceed. Please read the fine print. CoolSculpting is a non-surgical spot fat reduction procedure and NOT a weight loss therapy. You must do your part to change your lifestyle reducing calorie intake with diet and increasing calorie output with exercise. The same is true with surgical procedures such as contouring liposuction or tummy tuck.Any procedure including surgery or non-surgical Cool Sculpting has limitations and side-effects. I find that patients who gain weight following any procedure have a greater chance of thickening fat fibrosis or the lumpiness you describe. This is a noted side-effect of Cool Sculpting. It will resolve over time and with weight loss and deep massage. If you did not receive a complete evaluation for your concerns and the options to care for your desires, you should consider a board certified plastic surgeon with your health, safety and benefits as his primary concern.I hope this was helpful. All the best!
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