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Coolsculping on Abs and Flanks - Layton, UT

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I had the large applicator done on my lower...

kbv
WORTH IT$2,200
I had the large applicator done on my lower stomach and the small curved applicators done on my flanks. It was super painful on my stomach, but the flanks were not that bad. I bruised pretty bad on my sides from the procedure. The pain continued to get worse up until about 2 weeks after the procedure. I rubbed Arnica gel on my stomach and that helped. I didn't take anything for pain because I was breastfeeding. I had my child in mid April. I would suggest anyone who has had a C section not get the procedure done until at least 6 months after. I had a VBAC this time, but it was still painful. I started working out again at about the 2 1/2 week mark. It was painful to walk or jog. I started Crossfit a couple weeks after I had the coolsculpting done. I have always worked out, but I needed that extra kick after having my second child. The coolsculpting was a great motivator. I wanted good results! I am happy with the results. The first photos were taken September 3rd and the second photos were taken 3 months after.

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December 12, 2013
Looking good! I think you look really good for just having a baby but the treatments made a big difference. You look fantastic!
December 12, 2013
Great results, going tomorrow for upper and lower abs, already did flanks 2x, most recent nov 27, no results yet.
December 12, 2013
I didn't start seeing results until the 2 month mark. I was pretty swollen after the treatment and it was hard to tell if I was seeing results or if the swelling finally we t down. Good luck!
December 16, 2013
wow looks good! was your eating habit the same or did you eat healthy for the 3 months?
December 16, 2013
I ate the same. I am trying to lose the last bit of baby weight, so I've been eating semi healthy the entire time.
March 4, 2014
Hello, I want to do my abs too on 13 march and still breastfeeding my 9 mo child. Your photos look great and I am happy you recover your shape; short question as I am a bit ...concernd for breatfeeding. Did you notice anything with your baby? ( I do not want to risk anything...) Thanks so much
March 4, 2014
If anything my milk increased because I wasn't working out as much the few days after the procedure. I sleep with my baby in the bed with me and sometimes at night while she was eating she would kick me in the stomach and it's painful, but it didn't bother her. If your baby is a gymnast like mine, then you might want to try a different feeding positions such as the football hold. Keep me updated on how you like your results. I was a little discouraged at first because I was a little swollen and I thought that it didn't work. After the swelling goes down it's hard to tell what is actual results and what is just pre-swelling. My husband could notice a difference, but I didn't really notice it until around the 2 month mark. Make sure you buy some Arnica gel.
March 5, 2014
Thank you for your replay; I was more concerned about the effects coolsculpting have on breastfeeding than the pain itself, however I understand that there's some pain involved as well. I will buy the Arnica gel as well and let you know on the effects. Once again thank you.
June 5, 2017
I just had my abdomen done with cool sculp and my doctor said it was ok even though I'm breastfeeding. Now after having done I'm reading you shouldn't do it. Do you think it affected your milk or the baby? Please let me know I'm worried thanks
July 28, 2025
Did you do yours? Did you breastfeed? I got the treatment done (as I was really struggling mentally with my body shape) but now im really worried about breastfeeding my 11 month old. I dont want to stop because she love it
June 5, 2017
I want to know if the procedure affected your breast milk. I just had stomach done and my doctor said it was fine to do. But so many doctors say not to do while breastfeeding. Any feed back from others would help? If anyone who breastfeed have it done as well?
July 28, 2025
Dear njmommy

please let me know if you baby had any issues with breastfeeding and how is your child now.
UPDATED FROM kbv
3 years post

CoolSculpting results still going strong

kbv
I had another baby (#3) in June and I just wanted to update you guys on CoolSculpting and weight gain. Usually when I am pregnant, my flanks accumulate extra fat. Like a massive amount of my weight gain goes to my flanks and it looks horrible in shirts. I had CoolSculpting in Sep 2013 and I loved my results. I was really worried, when I got pregnant again, that all the results would go away. I gained the same amount of weight with all my other pregnancies and my flanks never got huge. I could tell a little extra fat was there, but nothing compared to what it's usually like. I plan on getting CoolSculpting done to my lower abdomen again because I noticed that it helped a lot with the loose skin.

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November 6, 2016
That's awesome
February 12, 2017
I appreciate your review as we have similar body styles and goals. I too have loose skin from pregnancies and from Lipo 13 years ago. I have been searching through these reviews to see someone similar and this is refreshing to see! You look great!!
June 5, 2017
Depending on your age and skin elasticity, coolsculpting may not tighten. It's purpose is to freeze fat not tighten. I'm 52 (3 kids) and have always been at my desired weight and exercised regularly however having those problem areas. After coolsculpting each area (inner/outer thighs, lower abdomen, banana roll and love handles), I have noticed some loose skin. But love the results of fat cell elimination has made me a huge fan! But then again your results differ