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42 Year Old, No Kids, 30 Lb Weight Loss Several Years Ago. New York City, NY

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I lost 30 lbs about three years ago and am in good...

pam_cake
$5,400
I lost 30 lbs about three years ago and am in good shape with a few stubborn areas: my stomach and arms. After reading about CoolSculpting many years ago, I decided that there was no time like the present since these areas would not improve without an outside intervention. I will have a total of six treatments: On 07/01, I had my flanks and lower abdomen done and on 07/11, I will have my arms and upper abdomen done. My doctor's office has newer technology and cuts the small applicator time (what was used for the flanks and will be used on the arms) to around 30 minutes. I wish I had taken my own before photos but didn't think to do that until a day after my treatment so I can't tell if what my stomach looks like now is an accurate representation of my starting point or swelling. It looks swollen to me but that's just based on my memory.
I was really nervous about the pain given what others have written but honestly, it was a piece of cake. The flanks weren't painful at all and the suction of the applicator on my lower abdomen was slightly uncomfortable but maybe for a few minutes at most. Even the massaging after the applicator was removed wasn't that bad. I was also extremely concerned about bruising since I bruise easily but again, nothing on my lower abdomen and only slightly on my flanks, more towards the back.
Today is day 3 post-procedure and my stomach is still very numb. The flanks are slightly numb but not as noticeable as my stomach is. I would liken it to getting novacaine during a dental procedure. I am experiencing a slight burning today but the clothes I wore today wore more fitted than I've worn over the last two days.

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Michele S. Green, MD

Michele S. Green, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

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July 13, 2016
I am a month after abs 4 applications and finally got feeling back but then itchy. I don't see a difference yet :-(
UPDATED FROM pam_cake
5 days post

1 day post Cool Sculpting

pam_cake
I didn't remember to take my own photos before the procedure so these were the day after (less than 24 hours). No bruising.

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UPDATED FROM pam_cake
5 days post

6 Days Later

pam_cake
My abdomen is still very numb. It actually feels strange to touch it and to have such limited sensation. My flanks feel almost normal again. I think I look more bloated than I do in my photos but based on what I've read, it seems normal to have some swelling. I've also had some strange sensations when going to sleep which I wouldn't say are stabbing pains but definitely annoying enough to make it harder to fall asleep than normal. In addition, I had a stomach ache yesterday and part of today which is abnormal for me but I'm not sure if it's related to the Cool Sculpting. It could just be holiday weekend eating and drinking!

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July 10, 2016

Thank you for sharing your experience and your pics! Are you wearing compression garments at all?

July 13, 2016
I am not wearing any compression garments.