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Saddle Bags, Inner Thigh, and Lower Stomach - Auburn, AL

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I had cool sculpting on my saddlebags March 7....

cain2hearts
$3,000
I had cool sculpting on my saddlebags March 7. That treatment was easy, didn't hurt at all, and results started showing 6weeks later. It seems to have helped with the cellulite in the area as well. April 21 I went back and had my inner thigh fat pockets done. That treatment was easy as well!! I had my lower abdomen done on both sides after my inner thighs. They used only one applicator so it took 2 hours for stomach. One hour for each side. Connecting to the machine hurt here!! I have fat pockets here as well but it hurt, burned, and was very uncomfortable. It did get better as the first 10 minutes passed by. I dreaded attaching the other side for the last treatment, almost like a kid getting 2 shots????. I was in the office from 8:30-2:30. I felt fine as I left. Later on in the day my stomach began to swell and hurt. It has been a week and a day and my lower stomach feels like there is a steel ball in there, hurts, swollen, bloated, knotty, and last night burned. I slept with an ice pack. I can not wear any blue jeans or tight fitting jeans. It is the beginning of lake season for us and I look and feel 3 months pregnant. I have not enjoyed this past week at all. They told me it could last for 2 weeks. I am praying it has a wonderful turn out after all this discomfort. My legs have been fine - no problem with them. I had thought about doing my flanks but I am scared to now. I will keep updating my post.

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Ralph Trey Aquadro, MD

Ralph Trey Aquadro, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 71 Reviews
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Replies (2)

May 3, 2016
I had my flanks and upper hips done at the end of February and I had absolutely no pain whatsoever. The nurses at my clinic told me that the flank area tends to be the least painful and the stomach, the most. I'm 8 weeks post and loving my results so far. Take a peek at my review if you'd like to see. Wish you a speedy recover and hope your results are excellent! ;)
May 3, 2016
Thanks - appreciate the information
UPDATED FROM cain2hearts
10 days post

Update

cain2hearts
2 days since last post. The nurse called me and was so sweet, the dr was alerted by my post and checked on my symptoms. They called me in some meds that have helped graciously with the pain I was having. The pills really relax you. My stomach is still pretty swollen but the nurse assured me it will be going down soon but that was actually a good sign that the treatment took very well. I have been very pleased with dr. And nurse as well.

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May 2, 2016
have your saddlebags reduced further? Any changes in your inner thighs?
May 2, 2016
There is a difference in my saddle bags and even the skin texture. Even my husband noticed as well
May 2, 2016
It is too early for my inner thighs bc it is just two weeks out.
UPDATED FROM cain2hearts
18 days post

2weeks and 4 days lower stomach

cain2hearts
My pain is completely gone in my lower abdomen. The swelling has subsided as well almost completely. I am patiently waiting on results.

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