51 Year Old Male Getting Flabby..... - Bethlehem, PA

After doing some research on-line (maybe not enough?) I decided to go for an evaluation (2-19) to see if I qualified for CoolSculpting. The first place I went to checked me over, and after getting a second opinion from the nurse who actually does the procedure, said I did not have enough fat to perform the procedure. I was disappointed and happy at the same time. There was another local medical spa that was offering the procedure for 25% off and free evaluations so for the heck of it I set up an appointment with them on 2-23. Well, their opinion was different and said that I did qualify/meet the requirements to have it done. After I sitting through the presentation and asking questions I decided I was going to move ahead with it, plus that had an opening the following day. I thought "why not", get it done asap and see the results as the warm weather arrives. After reading many of the reviews here I started to have second thoughts!! I called the place first thing in the am with more questions and Lesley, the patient care coordinator, went over the stats from their office and that alleviated my fears. It's hard to tell from the pics, but the belly fat, which i had very little of three years ago, really started to bother me!! So it was a go for noon!!

Well, I went for my CoolSculpting procedure on Feb 24 at noon. I was a bit apprehensive after reading quite a bit here. I was talked through the procedure and had the series of before photos taken. I changed around into more comfortable/easier access clothes and then the fun began. The pad application was Ok, but once the vacuum pulled in the skin it was a bit uncomfortable. Hmmm...an hour to go. I started feeling very lightheaded as if I might pass out, so I used the call button for the tech. Make a long story short.....be sure to eat something before going for the procedure...as instructed!! She gave me a snack and some Gatorade to drink and then I was fine. It was a bit uncomfortable for the hour but not unbearable. One side done and then onto the next and another hour. I was a bit sore after the 2nd hour, and it felt good once the pad was removed and she massaged the location. I didn't have such a big lump like some of the pics since I wasn't real flabby, but it still looked weird afterward!! I still have some numbness in the area as well as occasional pain, but not too much. I haven't had to take anything except for when I initially came home and developed a migraine, which I rarely have. Other then that I really haven't had an issue with any major pains. I pretty much went back to my daily routine with some usual exercising thrown in. So far I see no difference but it's still early at this point. See how it goes as the time moves on......

Today is one week after the procedure. So far so good. Some minor pain when I do certain movements and the area is still numb but that seems to be lessening as time goes by. I'll be watching to see if the flabby area starts to disappear as the weeks move on.....