Coolsculpting

After a few months from my procedures, I had great results. The discomfort from the procedure was definitely worth it and I felt so much better proportioned afterwards.

Unfortunately, since then I gained a little weight due to some unrelated health issues/medication changes.

Interestingly, my new contouring was maintained, and though my weight is now at the higher end of my “normal” range I look better than I normally would at this weight and there are fewer bulges and lumps showing through my clothes. My belly pooch and outer thighs grew with the weight gain but remained smoother than they have been in the past at this weight (though that was just brief and 5-10 years ago).

I’m adjusting my diet and exercise plan but I am getting some more Cool sculpting done now because the results were undeniable for me, they lasted through my weight gain (as much as could be expected), and some of my “trouble” spots still bothered me at the lower end of my weight range so I will definitely still notice the results when I lose the weight again.

Serena is always so receptive to my concerns as she creates a plan to suit me, explaining the process and my options.

I guess you could say I decided to try coolsculpting and I ended up going all in. I changed the plan a little bit last week, due to scheduling constraints. Serena does the coolsculpting, and she was very kind and accommodating.
Tuesday last week: two applicators on low abdomen, flanks, bra fat
Thursday: outer thighs, posterior upper arms
Friday: inner thighs (anterior and posterior), inner knees, medial upper arms
I started a detox diet on Thursday, and last night (Monday), went for a massage and sauna. I have definitely had some of the "pins and needles" feelings that people describe. I was getting them a lot last night, with the feeling of a muscle spasm or a "zap" just under the skin. There is also still a mild numbness in some areas, along with the feeling that there is a bruise under the skin if I apply pressure. The sensations are annoying and a little painful for a moment here and there, but not very bad. It is all quite worth it to me if the results are good.
I definitely went through a swelling phase over the weekend with my belly, which is starting to go down, and my thighs and upper arms are still visibly swollen (to me). I will post pictures when all the swelling has gone down enough to show any changes.
I am so excited to see results!

I got my first set of treatments yesterday and I will do another set tomorrow.

Day 1: upper arms, abdomen (2), flanks (2), upper back (2)

Day 2: upper arms (2), outer thighs (2), inner thighs (4)

I have stubborn fat that persists in several areas despite diet and exercise so I decided to go ahead and try this.

I also have an explant and lift planned, so I wanted to do all I can to make sure that I don't miss the large breasts because they make my hips seem more proportionate.

The treatment itself was a little uncomfortable but not bad. The massage after the applicators are removed is definitely uncomfortable but not terrible.

Today I feel a little numb and weird in the treated areas but it's not bad. I am not noticing much swelling at all.