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CoolSculpting Love-handles & Abdomen - Cincinnati, OH

UPDATED FROM Salero
4 months post

1 month post 2nd treatment

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SaleroJanuary 21, 2014
$3,000
Well, as if it wasn't bad enough, the 2 inches that I 'lost' originally are back. I am really kicking myself for the amount of money I wasted; not to mention the time and discomfort of it all. I wish I could take it all back!

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Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACS

Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (3)

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Orlando girl
February 7, 2014
Yep, I'm right there with you. Total waste of time and money. But it was a learning experience. I wrote a review and ppl didn't believe that it doesn't work. Maybe it does for some... But I'm thinking they haven't waited long enough for the fat to return.
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Salero
February 7, 2014
Sorry to hear that! I'm trying to move on; although sometimes it still pisses me off:)
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Orlando girl
February 7, 2014
Salero, I hate paying for treatments that don't work. I had lipo on my abs and flanks 2011. It's been a battle trying to get rid of the crappy job the ps did. I tried endomology, Velashape, Venus freeze. It's all a bunch of bs...IMO. Spent $1000s plus waste of time driving. I've resolved to just say screw it. Def understand why your pissed. Not gonna do anymore laser stuff.
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Salero
February 8, 2014
Sorry to hear about your bad experiences. The industry preys on our vulnerabilities for sure. I think we should start a new real-self strategy where we support what each of us looks like!
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Orlando girl
February 8, 2014
Haha, I agree. I keep telling myself I'm blessed for what I have and to be thankful. I did the palomar starlux 1540 for wrinkles above my lip. Doesn't work. The concept of all these things makes sense..just doesnt work on me. I like botox and juverderm. I want to try that new juverderm for saggy face skin. Do u know anyone who has done that? I'll be 55 in march and I want to avoid a mini lift. Not gonna do ultera or any of that nonsense.
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Salero
February 8, 2014
I don't know anyone; sorry!
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jaydoc
February 28, 2014
I had Voluma 2 weeks ago - LOVE the results
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Dayton1186
April 20, 2015
I had that done as well, and I absolutely love the result
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bartonmichael
March 8, 2014
Report your findings to the FDA. This will get someones attention. FDA.gov
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Salero
March 9, 2014
bartonmichael; how would I go about doing that? I think it has been FDA approved as safe, but not sure they did anything regarding effectiveness. Is effectiveness under the FDA? Thanks!
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Salero
March 9, 2014
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm This is the link I found if anyone is interested.
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bartonmichael
March 9, 2014
This link should do great. They are very prompt and will take action.
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thudles
June 30, 2015
Very helpful and thanks for sharing. I've been trying to find reviews that are more conclusive like yours but there doesn't seem to be many. Your review has solidified my decision to avoid it.
UPDATED FROM Salero
4 months post

Two weeks post 2nd Treatment

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SaleroJanuary 2, 2014
It's been 2 weeks since my second treatment. The side effects were a lot milder this time around. I do not expect much in terms of results given the first treatment results. I will post updates every month from now on. Someone below asked about using the money for lipo instead. I have researched lipo, and there are some significant studies showing that those that do not maintain their body may end up with visceral belly fat (fat near the organs). The risk of disease isn't worth a more appealing body; at least for me.

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Mich2014
January 9, 2014
I don't see the after photos Id like to see if you lost anything
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Salero
January 21, 2014
I did include them; that's what's so sad about it! The last 3 are the after pictures. I'm starting to believe that many of these reviews are fake because I did not lose any fat at all; not even a little bit. It's very depressing.
UPDATED FROM Salero
3 months post

1 Week Post 2nd Treatment

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SaleroDecember 27, 2013
It's been a week since my second treatment. Strange thing is that the second treatment itself was a bit more uncomfortable than the first time around. But the days following the procedure have been less painful than the first time. I have no idea why that is; or if there's even a reason. But I have felt minor pins/needles and some pulling sensations. Of course, I still have about 3 more days to be in the clear...

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Ozfitnessalways
January 1, 2014
perhaps should of put that 3K towards lipo?
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