Personal Trainer, 49, stubborn saddlebags

This was my first ever procedure—Sculpsure on my outer thighs/saddlebag area. I had been to two surgeons before for lipo consultations, but I never could bring myself to undergo elective surgery. Jess is friendly, knowledgeable, easy to talk to and as a woman, she could simply relate to my issues and concerns. She talked me through the entire procedure and even answered a follow-up email from me right away. I have a small concern that the applicators were placed too low—just below the widest protuberance of my fat deposits, but Jess assured me that the fat will be eliminated from the targeted areas. I know it will take 6 weeks—my procedure was yesterday—to see results, but there are already lumps that I am dutifully massaging as instructed. I was told what to expect regarding pain, after-care and follow-up visits. The cost was very reasonable and there was a discount offer. The waiting room lovely as was the receptionist, and the treatment rooms are very clean. Parking and commute were also a breeze.

After I posted my pre-op pics announcing that I'm a personal trainer, I had some pretty shitty thoughts about readers saying to themselves (but graciously NOT commenting to me) that they would never choose a personal trainer who had an ass like mine. So I'm posting another type of before and after photograph, of me before I started weight training, and after. Despite the visible abs, my back side STILL looks as if I've never lifted a barbell or swung a kettlebell. I do these things ALL THE TIME.
I felt at the onset of puberty as if my body betrayed me. My hips widened at such a pace that I developed stretch marks. I was forever jealous of girls with narrow boyish hips. This was the look in the 80s and 90s, when I was in my teens and twenties. Now in my late 40s I can thank Kim Kardashian, Iggy, Beyonce, Serena Williams, etc. But their booties are still rounder than mine would ever get no matter how strict I was with my diet or training regimen. I'm not only a personal trainer, but a certified kettlebell instructor and Precision Nutrition coach as well. I am here to tell you that no amount of diet and exercise will eliminate the stubborn fatty patches unless you are willing to get an eating disorder, lose your period, your friends and your mind. I first read about lipo in Elle magazine when I was 15 and fantasized about it ever since, going as far as a couple surgery consultations where I was sectioned with a Sharpie and pronounced "uneven," and "doughy."
When I learned about Sculpsure, I knew it was for me. After my treatment, which did indeed hurt like a [RS bleep], I drove home and did the laundry. I haven't noticed a change yet but it's only been two days.
Here's hoping that my 34 year wait has finally come to an end.
Thanks for reading!

this pic shows clips of a video i was unable to upload. you can see the lumps that formed almost immediately after treatment. I had two applicators per side. They are barely noticeable even the morning after. Now it's two days post and it's either the miracle of biology, the dutiful massages I've been performing, or both. Updates to come.