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CoolSculpting - Love Handles

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Hello again. About a month ago, I decided to try...

voyageurs47
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Hello again. About a month ago, I decided to try CoolSculpting of the abdomen thanks to the positive results posted on this site. I am keeping track of my abdomen area on a different post. I have not noticed much difference, but I am hopeful it will work and I definitely notice a little bit of a difference.
After 30 days of getting the abdomen area done, I decided to go back and do my love handles. The first picture (two pictures attached to one) is before any cool sculpting and the after is the abdomen area.
The remainder of the pictures are for my love handles. I did the procedure last Tuesday, Sep 12th and being that I had gone for abdomen area a month before, I knew what to expect.
My experience is the following:
I saw Carly (because I just love her) at Beleza Med Spa. Carly is very thorough during prep and tells you exactly what she's doing and why she's doing it. After Carly was done prepping, etc., she put the machine on for 34 minutes. The first 4 minutes are crazy cold and after that, the area goes numb and I felt absolutely nothing. It was not uncomfortable. Carly came in a few minutes before the treatment was done and started prepping for the massage. I must say the massage is my LEAST favorite part of the procedure. It goes not hurt, just uncomfortable. Carly massaged the area for 3-6 minutes and again, no pain just uncomfortable.
Today is day 6 and I am already feeling those pains and needles everyone talks about on my love handles. I am still NOT feeling any pains/needles in my abdomen area.
As you can see, I bruised. Please take into account I bruise very easily. I will post another love handle update on day 14.
Pic 1 (w/two pictures) - Left - before any procedure; Right - 30 days post abdomen procedure. I can see a bit of change...not a lot, but somewhat. This was the same day I did my love handles.
Pic 2 - Before/After abdomen area
Pic 3 - Day of procedure on love handles
Pic 4 - Left side love handle...bruises
Pic 5 - Right side love handle..more bruising
Every procedure must be different because I did not bruise, experience any pain or discomfort in the abdomen area.
I can't wait to start noticing the difference. I am happy I saw Carly, she made me feel comfortable. I do recommend Beleza Med Spa downtown.
Can you see the coolsculpting working a little bit in picture #2? I can't wait to see more results!!

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Replies (24)

September 19, 2017
did you get new applicators?? did you lose in pant size or on the scale?
September 19, 2017
I did - I got one small applicator on each side (love handles) different area from last time. I have noticed a little bit of a difference in the abdominal area which is the area I treated first and I have lost 4 lbs. My pants are a little bit more loose around the waist, but I have not dropped in pant size.
September 19, 2017
Hope the bruising resolves soon. I do see some results beginning. Hope you get the final outcome desired. Keep up updated
September 19, 2017
Yes, the bruising does not really bother me b/c I tend to bruise easily. I am hoping for good results. Hope I don't get disappointed. You, on the other hand look amazing! Loving your results!!! :)
September 19, 2017
I am over the moon with my results so far, and hoping it gets even better! Best of luck to you!
September 19, 2017
Did you get more than one session per area? Sorry...I can't remember if I read that or not. Just trying to figure out if I should go for another one before the 3 month period is over or wait...
September 19, 2017
No, I only got one treatment to each area, lower and middle. Doing the upper on 10/4, like right under my bra, rib cage area
September 19, 2017
I am just trying to walk more and also since 3 weeks post procedure been drinking more water. I had seen on here to drink lot of water, and the consultant at Ideal Image said walking would possibly be beneficial to get the fat cells gone faster. I figured people with quick or dramatic results were on super strict diet and exercise like mad. But I don't do those things
September 19, 2017
I walk about 20 minutes once or twice a day on most days. Not even every day. And I kind of watch what I eat, but I still indulge on occasion, like a couple sliced pizza, or Mexican food, my faves. And I have wine most nights, and not the Skinny Girl brand. Lol
September 19, 2017
I even get a cookie or candy bar once a week or so.
September 19, 2017
I do the same. I do exercise 3x per week, but nothing crazy...mostly jogging and have been drinking lots of water and lots of wine too! ;)
September 19, 2017
I love my wine
September 20, 2017
what size about you or weight??
September 20, 2017
My weight was 132. I weigh 127 now. Originally, I weighed 135, and took me one year to lose 3 lbs.
September 21, 2017
k so cool sculpt did not help with losing weight just inches?
September 21, 2017
Correct. I'm not sure how many inches I've lost as I did not measure, but overall, I know I have lost inches. I no longer have the "muffin top" as bad as I used to.
September 21, 2017
wow okay cool. i was told i need 4 applictors or 4 treatments i think 4 applicators .. how many did you have?
September 21, 2017
The way it was explained to me by Carly was like this: 1 treatment per area for a total of 4 applicators in the abdomen area and 1 treatment per area on flanks for a total of 2 (left and right). Make sure you ask if you need 4 treatments per area or if you need 4 applicators (upper abs/lower abs or whatever) for a total of just 1 treatment because it will make a HUGE difference when budgeting.
September 21, 2017
yeah no im a size 6 , has to be close to yours it was 4 applicators
September 22, 2017
Yes. I agree. It takes 3 full months for full results. I cant wait to see!!
September 21, 2017
Hi I want to do my sides as well! Hopefully soon. Did they say you would continue to see results in your abs after this month?
September 21, 2017
Hi. They did say 3 full months to see results. I am hoping it really works.
September 21, 2017
Me too! I have seen decent results but now I feel it's slowed down I am at 6 weeks. I am hoping for more.
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September 22, 2017
Hello again!

Thank you again for taking the time to post about your experience with us! We are thrilled you have continued to do your CoolSculpting with Beleza.

The results from your first procedure look great and they will continue to get better. Congrats! It is too early to tell on your second treatment, but we will be looking forward to seeing your after photos in at least 3 months. We are so pleased to hear you had a positive experience with Carly, she is definitely one of our top CoolSculpting administers for a reason.

For optimal results, please continue to drink LOTS of water and maintain a healthy diet and exercise while the fat cells continue to off. The process is very gradual, much slower than a more invasive procedure like Liposuction.

If you haven’t scheduled your follow-up appointment with Carly yet, please give us a call to schedule: 800.509.9785. In this follow up appointment, your after photos will be taken by us and Carly will be sure to address all of your concerns as well.

Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you soon.