What is the correct way to perform the massage? Surely it isn't to use a scratching motion. Seems that even untrained people would know that massage is done using the fingers and is not a motion where you use your fingernails. The technician used a scratching motion and even through the gloves I could feel her fingernails and told her Ouch!!
February 9, 2017
Answer: Proper Massage method after Coolsculpting treatment So sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience with improper post treatment massage. What should have happened is that a 2 minute massage should be performed immediately following the removal of the Coolsculpting applicators. The massage itself would definitely not be done in a scratching manner. Instead, the proper way is to kneed with the fingers in a circular motion. This breaks up and causes further damage to the crystallized fat cells. Clinical studies have shown that results from Coolsculpting were 68% better with the massage than without. Any reputable and corporate trained Coolsculpting facility should have medical staff that know how to do this correctly. All of our Coolsculpting specialists are registered nurses and nurse practitioners who have been thoroughly trained and certified by Zeltique. If you choose to have future treatments with Coolsculpting, please make sure that the office is doctor owned and operated, and that the medical staff have proper certification.
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February 9, 2017
Answer: Proper Massage method after Coolsculpting treatment So sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience with improper post treatment massage. What should have happened is that a 2 minute massage should be performed immediately following the removal of the Coolsculpting applicators. The massage itself would definitely not be done in a scratching manner. Instead, the proper way is to kneed with the fingers in a circular motion. This breaks up and causes further damage to the crystallized fat cells. Clinical studies have shown that results from Coolsculpting were 68% better with the massage than without. Any reputable and corporate trained Coolsculpting facility should have medical staff that know how to do this correctly. All of our Coolsculpting specialists are registered nurses and nurse practitioners who have been thoroughly trained and certified by Zeltique. If you choose to have future treatments with Coolsculpting, please make sure that the office is doctor owned and operated, and that the medical staff have proper certification.
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January 18, 2017
Answer: Massage post Treatment I am so sorry you had a bad experience! The massage is always done in a circular kneading motion with the fingers (not the finger nails...ouch). This 2 minute massage is pivotal to your outcome. Breaking up the crystalized fat cells and spreading them around is shown to give a 68% better reduction than not doing the massage at all. It also gives you the nice smooth appearance in the long run. I would urge you or anyone you know to do your research on a facility prior to getting body contouring done!
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January 18, 2017
Answer: Massage post Treatment I am so sorry you had a bad experience! The massage is always done in a circular kneading motion with the fingers (not the finger nails...ouch). This 2 minute massage is pivotal to your outcome. Breaking up the crystalized fat cells and spreading them around is shown to give a 68% better reduction than not doing the massage at all. It also gives you the nice smooth appearance in the long run. I would urge you or anyone you know to do your research on a facility prior to getting body contouring done!
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