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6 areas, 40 year old pear shape female

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I am a 5"4, 40 year old female and my weight is...

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AimeeJoy
WORTH IT$4,000
I am a 5"4, 40 year old female and my weight is around 126lb . I have the classic pear shape. I eat healthy and exercise regularly. Dispute my healthy lifestyle I was struggling to loose that stubborn lower belly.buldge. I decided to try cool sculpting on my lower abdomen and inner thighs. I just had the cool sculpting procedure done in CT. I had the large adaptor on my lower abdomen. I thought when they first sucked my abdomen into the machine it felt like it took my breathe away. Just from the tightness and pulling from the machine. That sensation only lasted a few minutes. I didn't feel any discomfort from the cold but I did feel cramping. The producer lasted an hour. I have to say I felt cramps the entire time but, it was manageable. I took a Xanax before the procedure and I would recommend taking something if possible. When they removed the device my tummy looked like a red frozen stick of butter. They rubbed my belly until it returned to normal. That was very uncomfortable and made the cramps more intense. Then once they finished I had no more discomfort. I felt completely fine with only numbness and minor swelling. I am one day out from the procedure and no pain just a strange numb sensation in the entire area that was treated. I have an apt next week to treat my inner thighs and my right outer hip. I will post some before pictures and updates on my progress.

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Christine from radiance Med Spa in Avon CT did my abdomen and was wonderful and made the experience enjoyable. The atmosphere was comfortable. Nattily did my inner knee, inner thigh and outer thigh. She was also very knowledgable and friendly.

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March 17, 2015
Your results look great! You are my "body twin!" I'm going to look into this for my inner thighs as well. Thanks for posting.
April 9, 2015
Wow, belly is looking great. I hope my procedures works as good.
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April 10, 2015
Thanks! Good luck with your procedure. The best advice I got from the dr was as the fat is killed your body has to remove it. The fat is released into your body the same as if you took in the calories by eating an icecream or French fries. You need to be maintaining or loosing weight otherwise your body will absorb the fat and store it elsewhere. Possibly in a different area in your tummy. Watch what you eat and don't gain any weight for the full three months. I have lost 1lb since my procedure and I weigh my self daily to be sure I am not gaining weight as that could sabotage my results.
April 11, 2015
Thank you. I am trying so hard to at least maintain my weight.
September 15, 2015
Hi there! You look amazing, even bf the procedure.
You look noticeable smaller is it all from the procedure and or diet as well?
September 30, 2015
i did mine last year and i see no result :< but it left me a permanent scar
March 30, 2017
Great results!
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16 days post

Before picture

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This is my abdomen area before picture. I will post the pictures taken before the procedure when I can get them.

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April 13, 2015
Question are you completely satisfied with your results and approximately what was the cost
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April 13, 2015
I am only 6 weeks out on my tummy and 4 weeks out on my legs so I have at least another 6 weeks till I get my final results. I am very satisfied so far. I paid $3,150 so far and I go this weekend to do my saddle bags and that will be an additional $1500.
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16 days post

Day two post procedure

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Day two and No pain so far. The numbness is still there but not as intense as it was the first day after treatment. It is very manageable and only feels numb if you touch it or clothes rub against it. I have been wearing loose clothes and taking it easy. I have read that people experience pain around day 4. I am praying that won't be the case for me. I will keep you posted. So far two days out my thoughts are the procedure is uncomfortable but manageable and so far no pain or discomfort post procedure.

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February 21, 2015

Thanks for sharing your experience with us, glad that your doing well. I look forward to your updates. 

July 11, 2015
I just had my abdomen and love handles done on July 8th, 2015 - today is the dreaded day 4. Did you experience any of the excruciating pain that I have been reading about?