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Had Abdominal CoolSculpting Done Yesterday!

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I want to do a real review and day by day update...

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newgirl8
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I want to do a real review and day by day update on coolsculpting procedure as I just had it done yesterday afternoon (May 31st). It took me to read atleast 500 reviews, comments, and videos about it and while everyone experiences different things I want to document my experience to help someone else perhaps.
Lets start by saying that I consider myself as a woman with a high pain tolerance. I have a few tattoos and piercing and I also have braces and I wouldn't say any of it was unbearable or necessarily 'hurt'.
On the day of the procedure you lay on a big like comfy table (similar to one that you lay on for a facial or massage). It was in an upright position with a slight recline. I had two CoolCore applicators applied for one hour separately. The esthetician starts by putting on a cold sheet of gel on the area then applies the coolcore applicator. She puts it on my right lower ab and it aggressively vacuums up your fat in that area. It does not hurt but it is fairly uncomfortable and extremely annoying. That feeling lasts about 5-10 minutes and then as many reviews I have read say it goes numb. To my experience it does not go numb however you essentially get used to it and it doesn't bother you as much. When you think about it or look at it you are quickly reminded of the tugging, pulling, feeling of the vacuum. In the first hour I felt it was essentially harder to breath (nothing crazy) but I think I was trying to like hold in my breath at one point/didn't want it to pop off (because there was a 250$ pop off fee) so I felt I consciously was aware of how hard i was breathing. It got easier as time went by. Once the applicator was off your skin is hard and freezing to touch in that area and the esthetician then massages it down and that was not comfortable or fun at all. It wasn't exactly painful but it was not fun to say the least. At this point I went to the bathroom and it was at first uncomfortable to walk and even squat to use the bathroom and try to make myself urinate. I think i was just getting used to everything. I'd say I was sore in that area and you could tell that something had happened to my body.
The second application was done to my left side of my lower abs and this went more smoothly as I knew what to expect. The vacuum part was the most uncomfortable because I had forgot what that initial feeling felt like after having become 'numb' to it on the right side after so long. Once this side was done I drove home comfortably just a little sore and it was a little annoying to bend down like a aching feeling. I took a hot bath before bed and tried to massage more to ease the aching.
Today is day 1 post-procedure and I'd say I'm feeling pretty good. At one point I forgot I had the procedure done until I poked the right side of my lower ab and it kind of bothered me (like a 1/10 pain) My right side is the only side that is uncomfortable and it is only when I poke it. I woke up this morning and did an intense workout - I do boxing at a gym called 9round so anyone who has been knows how that workout is. I felt good during it - it was annoying to jump and have my stomach 'jiggle' particularly on the right side but nothing unbearable. It was similar to the feeling up running down the stairs - I strongly suggest wear a tight camisole or compression top, girdle during the day to prevent that. It's still too early to tell anything right now but I will definitely keep updating! Let me know if you have any questions!

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June 2, 2016
Appreciate the detail and like your goal to give daily feedback. I am going for it tomorrow!!
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June 3, 2016
Of course! Let me know how it goes-- what area are you having done?
June 5, 2016
I really appreciate your review. I am having it done in about 2 weeks and I am nervous now after reading a couple of reviews. Yours made me feel better. Do you mind saying how much it cost you ?
I'm getting 2 done . My lower and upper abs.
Thanks
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June 5, 2016
it cost me 1500 for two applications I did one on each side of my lower abs. I was totally freaking out people acted like they were dying! I'd say it helps to be active prior and find a spa that is reputable and has good reviews! It's more annoying than anything. Are you going to get 4 applications or 2?
June 6, 2016
Good luck to you in 4-5 days from ok now. Expect the unexpected! The nerve pain will come then!! It will last 5-6 days. You need to have ice packs which help a lot. My pain was sooo bad I had to contact the facility. They gave me something for nerve pain. That helped a lot! Don't mean to scare you, but be prepared!!! Good luck! I'm on week five. Still numb and a bit sore. Better though but see no results yet! I'm hopefull for some results soon because I have to do it again in August!! I had 6 sections done in the same day!!
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June 7, 2016
6 SECTIONS! They wanted me to do 4 in one day and i was like uh uh honey! I get restless and I hate that you can't move. Kudos to you! Have you been exercising at all? Im sure hoping not to have any more nerve pain because I'm feeling good on day 6 -- *fingers crossed*
March 13, 2017
You look great
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March 19, 2017
Wow you are so sweet
April 21, 2017
What's the $250 pop of fee??
UPDATED FROM newgirl8
2 days post

Day 2

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Today is day 2 and I slept well last night. It's almost 4pm and still the only side that has any pain or discomfort is my right lower abdomen. I'd rate it at about 1/10 it is extremely minor and only is bothersome/noticeable if i push on my stomach or apply any pressure on it. I did another high intensity workout today and was fine this time for my workout I didn't wear any compression top just tried to keep my compression pants over my stomach and despite all the jumping in my workout I was fine. Im starting to have some mild cramping today but I believe it is due to my cycle which should be starting any day now and cramping is usually my first tell tale sign that it is about to come. A few minutes ago I applied a little icy hot lidocaine on that area and that is helping although I don't feel it was necessary but I just did it to see if the annoying sensation would go away when I touched it. I will upload a photo of what my stomach is looking like day two...

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January 9, 2017
You look amazing. Didn't really look like you needed anything done from the first day 1 pic.
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2 days post

Day 2 photo

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June 2, 2016
Hi Newgirl8, by the way I think you look terrific!!! How long did they say it would take before you notice a change in your abdominal region? Did they say that exercising would help speed the results? How long have you been working out? Thank you for posting your daily experience it is very much appreciated.
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June 3, 2016
Thank-you! I can't wait to feel terrific lol. They told me it was possible to see results in as little as 3 weeks but see more dramatic results in 1-3 mos. *fingers crossed* They said exercising prevents weight gain post procedure but that was a given - in a lot of reviews I've seen people who reported they exercised had less pain and I think it helps you not think about it. I've always been active but I've been consistently working out 5-6 days a week the last 3-4 mos. Are you thinking about doing coolsculpting?!
June 3, 2016
Looking forward to seeing your results! I had the procedure done in May and I am one month post today. I started seeing results at 3.5 weeks. I didn't have any side effects except numbness which took about 3-4 weeks to go away. Just getting feeling back now actually but it was just annoying not painful. You can see my progress pics here if you like.
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June 3, 2016
Yes I'd love to check them out! Did you have swelling? I'm on day 3 and I just feel so bloated. I just started my cycle though so I believe that could be half of it.
June 3, 2016
oh yes!! I looked 3 months pregnant for a week! By day 7 I was back to where I started lol But now I am really seeing more and more results every day! It's exciting. I wake up and run to the mirror lol
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June 3, 2016
LOL I can't wait to get to that point. Day 3 and I feel bigger than my original size!
June 4, 2016
It doesn't look like you got any bruising. Some pictures with bruising looked terrifying. Thank you for the progress report. Much appreciated!
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June 4, 2016
I don't really feel that I bruised at all I think I got double the swelling instead! Just my luck.
June 4, 2016
Have you also considered scalpSure? It looks like it has less after mess. So I am now considering that one. Plus it seems less expensive
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June 4, 2016
I've never heard of that...ill have to look it up. How's it different ?
June 4, 2016
It is heat vs cold. 4 pads, no suction, they can place these four pads in any configuration, so more flexible with treatment of multiple areas at once. And price is 350 vs 750 per treatment. I reached out to one office in the area.
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June 4, 2016
Read any reviews to see if it works? / how long it takes to see results -- Im loving that price for sure!