Definitely had the bad side-effects- Superficial result..

Thanks for asking..

Well, nothing has changed since my last update and I really don't expect anything at this point anymore. Again, I think the changes were suttle, but definitely not worth spending anymore money to have it done again. If I wasn't watching my diet, I'd say maybe that's why there's not much difference, but I have been and I suspect what I did lose is from that, not from the procedure itself.

I just had it done 3 weeks ago and had the same reaction, large lumps of small peas and small hard peas all across my stomach and hips. There is actual new visual bruising in the very sensitive areas. They said there is nothing that can be done but wait. I am very concerned as it seems to be getting worse. In fact, now I have a slight fever. I plan on contacting the company.

CeCe.. Sorry to hear you are having, what sounds like, some of the same side effects as me. If the pain is impacting you that much and is disrupting sleep, call the facility where you had it done and see what they can do. My doctor prescribed steroids and Vicodin.. I don't think that did much, honestly. I ended up getting prescription lidocaine topical cream and that seemed to help. Also know that, with my experience and many others, the two week mark seems to be the magical time when most of the side effects disappear.

As far as whether or not this procedure was right for you.. Based on how you are describing your physique and based on what I know this procedure is not for, you may not have been a good candidate for this. This procedure does not eliminate extra skin from massive weight loss. It is meant to kill fat cells in stubborn areas that are unable to be eliminated by exercise. The doctor should have told you this. It sounds like you very well may have been misled and I'd be a little ticked off right now.

I'm not sure there's anything you can do about possibly being misled like that- Results aren't guaranteed. I'll let others chime in on this.. BUT, first thing's first.. Call the facility and let them know how bad you're feeling.

Hang in there!

Dear CeCe .. I'm so sorry that it has been so painful. I did it the second time about 2 1/2 weeks ago and it was so much more painful than the first time. You should start feeling better day 11. Take warm baths and I've worn a light girdle when I went out. The light girdle keeps my stomach from moving. Also, keep yourself distracted, that seems to help. This time, I did have problems sleeping but you feel better everyday. Hang in there !!!

Thx for replying, today I called the office the gal who did it says it is like this for many patients.
To be honest, there was not much talk of uncomfort, no wonder. I am certainly not a whimp, but this is annoying, I tried some motrin and a cream that was made for my husbands back, it is old school arthritis rub, so far it is helping so YEAH!! I appreciate you taking the time to write to me. I wish for you too less pain and success, doing it again, no I will find a more instant procedure with minumum discomfortm.

May cost more, but it is ok, from what I read if you truly diet and exercise I will get results to been seen about 3-6 weeks and more as time passes, OK I am wishing for end of JULY :>)

Thanks again

Cece

CeCe,

I'm finding, through discussions on this board and otherwise, that more people are having unpleasant side-effects than not. I suspect this is being underrated quite a bit. I'm also hearing that this is more common with the newER large device, which perhaps wasn't in the original studies and has not been reported in those initial clinical trials. At least that's what ZELTIQ told me (yes, I called them directly. They are very nice).

Hang in there!

It is different may I have the number to call Zeltiq I also have some questions thanks

Try the hospital grade spray that they have for burns at the pharmacy... that helped me alot.

I hurt worse the first time -- but had more side effects when the fat started to break down with the second one... I got some liver pills from my accupuntuist which REALLY helped with my body when it was trying to get rid of all the fat.

What side-effects during fat breakdown did you experience? At what point / how long after your procedure did this happen? And how are you sure that's what the side-effects were from?

thx for the info what side effects?

I think this procedure is best for a person with a poochy belly not a lot of extra belly fat but I do hope it works

I woke up 2 weeks and 2 days after the procedure. I felt drunk/hung over... I didn't know what was wrong with me. I went to my accupunturist and she said that my liver got overloaded.... and she thought it was from the zeltiq since I had 5 procedures done in one day. The fat breaking up was just too much for me to handle. Once she gave me a treatment and some liver pills I felt 10 times better.

Drink TONS of water to help your body flush out the fat/toxins if you do too many treatments at once.

Personally I think I froze too much fat in one day.... Maybe limit yourself -- I had to drive a long ways to get it done, so wanted it done all at once.

will do maybe I will get some liver pills to exactly what did you get....Iron? Well cranberry is good too,. Sorry to hear you had such a reaction again not being told all the medical info.

I think some places are abusing this machine, 5 procedures is nuts that is such a shock to your body and no one ever knows, I do hope you are doing well and for sure getting the results I think the Mfg needs to read all these comments and inform doc and spas to get a crip, can you imagine being on vacation out of doctor connections scary

fell better

I don't think it is bad to do 5 areas at once.... I should have been watching more careful. It was totally worth it. The liver pills that I got are homopathic. They are not iron pills.

I agree, I didn't have any pain with the smaller handpiece.

Wow, that's nuts. But it makes sense.. I'm glad you were able to figure out what was going on and take care of it quickly. I hope you are feeling well now.

I haven't seen any results.. Not at all. In fact, I feel like I'm actually bigger in that area prior to the procedure. And it certainly isn't from eating more or lack of exercise. I've actually been eating much better, have upped the exercise and the water intake. A little disappointing. It doesn't feel like anything is going on there. I know I'm just a little over a month, but I'm not feeling too confident at this point.

You should start seeing results soon. I also got bigger in the beginning. I know it took longer than I thought the first time. Try real lemon juice in water...

I am almost at 3 months for my abdomen (large unit) and have lost 1 inch. My stomach does stay flatter with less bloating but I was hoping for more. I am over 50 and weigh 115 lbs., 5'4" so extra weight wasn't an issue.

Ok lucky you :>) hope you get that tight belly they say you should do you fell better and can you see the dif in your clothig?

You may now need stronger meds since it has been a week. Hot baths will help. Try dermoplast spray too. You are on the down hill slop pretty soon. You will prob see results after the start of week 3.

Thx hope so Montana I think this is more than most people know it will be but if the worse is almost over YEAH thanks for all the info regarding pain meds. I will try to find the spray...it just annoys me when they tell you it is not bad at all, then I call the office and the gal who did it said it hurt her too for about 10 days!

Really? Hmmm I should have taped our conversation at the consult.
Well if my belly goes down a couple of inches it will be worth the money. But I do plan on getting a procedure offered here at a doc's office to drain belly fat thru 4 small incisions. It is instant to see and over 2 wks you can really see it, they have been doing it for yrs so I feel confident.

Keep in touch let me know how you do as the days go by....one day I might try to post a pic

Cece

RR123.. For me, this procedure helped me target areas that I could not get rid of via dieting or excerising. You'll definitely get results but depending on how overweight you are, the results may not achieve your goals. Good Luck !

I would do it again in a heart beat... drink tons of water and take it easy

Milw9966 ... I'm 48 years old, 5'4", 123lb and fairly fit. Similar to you, I lost about an one inch in my lower abs and it seems to stay flatter. I saw the most changes in the second month and did not see much thereafter. After 3 months, I wanted a little more so I tried it again (my doc said it was okay to do). The application was able to get another good grip. I'm hoping to get another inch and I would be ecstatic. I'm on day 5 so I'm very uncomfortable. Hopefully, the pain will start subsiding in a couple of days.

bms..... thanks... i probably will
i'm in good shape, despite the fact that i'm overweight. thank you so much for your reply. :)

The procedure is meant for people in good physical shape with only small fat pockets that exercise and diet don't remove. If you are overweight, this is not an ideal procedure. It will not help you lose 10 lbs or more....but just remove small pockets of fat. You can have the procedure done but it will probably be multiples you require and costly. If a doctor feels you are a candidate for liposuction then this procedure might be fine.

good idea I am heading that way after summer

will do today I used some pain meds and a rub feels a bit better no so sensative on the tummy