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42 Years Old, 2 Kids, Trying Coolsculpting over Surgical Procedures! 5'7, 138 lbs- Huntersville, NC

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I was scheduled to have a tummy tuck 6 months ago...

jillstjohn
$4,200
I was scheduled to have a tummy tuck 6 months ago but backed out (didn't want huge scar or fake belly button). I lost 10 lbs but still hate my stomach (and need to lose another 10 lbs!), but I thought I would try coolsculpting. I go for my first session (lower abs) today. I am having my lower and upper abs, flanks, and inner thighs done over the next few sessions. Not cheap as far as cost! But I hope to see some good results. I am going to track them here. Maybe you can let me know what you think!? I am a bit nervous about pain, before and/or after. I am supposed to wear an abdominal brace for 5 days. I read it is not supposed to help tighten skin, but I am hoping when the underlying fat is reduced, my skin will retract as well...

I want to track my measurements, so here is where I started today:
Hips (widest part): 36 inches
Waist (smallest part): 30 inches
Waist at belly button: 34 inches
Thighs (at widest part): 22 inches

I am going to be giving you my unbiased, honest opinion over the next few months!

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September 19, 2015

Taking pics and measurements is a great way to track your progress - thanks for doing that.  I'm looking forward to your updates.

September 23, 2015
I had cool sculpting and it didn't work. It stretched my skin permanently so now I have cellulite on my belly. Waste of time money and painful! I don't recommend it!!
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September 30, 2015
You shouldn't worry about the scar or belly button...my tummy Rick didn't cost but 5975 check my pics out...it's the best thing I ever had done!! You couldn't get better results girl!
October 3, 2015
My measurements are the same ! Am looking forward to hearing all about your results, as I am considering cool-sculpting in Charlotte.
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October 4, 2015
Dysport - how did it stretch the skin??? AND stretched skin DOES NOT produce cellulite - AND cellulite IS NOT something that forms on the belly BUTT & THIGHS is where cellulite is....... NOW stretch marks........ well this procedure CANNOT produce that either. So I am not sure what happened BUT excercise is something that should be done AND most especially after this procedure. I have had this done ONLY 2 weeks ago so I am not sure if in fact it works or results will be seen. I do work out everyday and also day after started back. So we will see. I am already thin just did the flanks which are not bad BUT there was still excess fat AND also lower abdominal area not much there tiny bit BUT also had that done........... I am also scheduling LIPO LIGHT secession to had the pads placed in those areas to HELP with the process (lipo light works also on eliminating fat cells) - SO THAT is MY 1 to punch
October 6, 2015
Well I don't know if it's actually cellulite but my skin where they did coolsculpting is dimpled like cellulite . No stretch marks. I am thin and do exercise but had some abdominal fat that wouldn't go away and it's still there.
October 3, 2015
What Dr did you use? Do you recommend him? ( I'm in Charlotte)
UPDATED FROM jillstjohn
1 day pre

What it was like...

jillstjohn
Had my lower abs done this morning on both sides 60 minutes each. When the applicator was put on, the first 5 minutes or so, it did hurt. I liken it to a mammogram (squeezing pressing pain). But I did go away in a few minutes. The rest of the time I played on my phone or read a magazine. When she took the applicator off, like other post had said my fat/skin was a block of ice sticking up! She did massage it down for a few minutes. After that there was about a minute of tingling freezer burn feeling which almost had me panicking, as it thawed out. And bright red skin but that went away in 20 minutes. The other side was the same as the first, probably not as bad because I knew what to expect. Afterward I feel fine, hopped right up. She recommended a binder for a week. A few hours later I took the binder off to inspect what was done. It feels tingly and numb on my whole stomach. I think I am starting to swell also. But with the binder on its not bad at all. She said it's really going to swell up in a few days so I'm just waiting for it to get worse before it gets better! Here are some pictures 2 hours after the procedure. Couldn't get all the marker off...

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September 18, 2015
Please let us know how it goes. We have a Sona here in Memphis and I think we are similar size. I might try it and would be curious if you end up with good results! Thanks.
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September 18, 2015
Let us know how it looks sweet later. Thank you for posting this with pics.
September 18, 2015
Sounds like you and I have the same stats - 2 kids, same height and same weight. I am looking forward to seeing your ab results. I had my inner thighs done in May and am really happy with the results and am having my lower abs and outer thighs done on 10/1. Good luck!
September 20, 2015
Hi. I'm getting my inner thighs done this Tuesday bit am worries about swelling. Can you let me know what you experienced?
September 24, 2015
Sorry for delayed reply! I just saw this. I think I would say that I did have some swelling in my thighs - more like boggy spongy feeling. I wore the spanx for a full week after and that helped. It was not so much swelling that I could not wear my regular clothes. Good luck!
September 20, 2015
thanks for sharing.. I am interested in your results as well
September 20, 2015
I am planning on doing it as well!!! In DECEMBER
September 22, 2015
I have to add- you are supposed to eat before coolsculpting on your abs because the machine can pull on nerves in your stomach and make you feel nauseous, food helps reduce that feeling!
UPDATED FROM jillstjohn
3 days post

Day 5 update

jillstjohn
I havent been wearing the binder much because it is annoying. I actually called Sona yesterday to ask of i really needed to wear it (they said yes, mostly for comfort, not that that it helps improve results). Up until today i really didnt need it. But today my lower abs are still numb, but more itchy, swollen, and uncomfortable. Not the end of the world pain, but annoying! I almost feel panicky that i will never gave feeling in my stomach again. And i also think i am crazy freezing fat for the sake of looking good, ugh! Trying to stay positive...

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