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40 Yr Old Male Needing to Get Ride of the Usual Love Handle and Pot Belly - Newport Beach, CA
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After doing 4 weeks of reading and research, I...
TD92663August 18, 2014
$5,400
After doing 4 weeks of reading and research, I decided to go ahead with the procedure at CSA. It turns out the cost go down if you pay for a package of treatments. Based on first initial consultation, i needed 6 areas: left stomach, right stomach, left love handle, right love handle, left lower back, and right lower back. I went ahead and paid for 12 treatments because based on what I have read & pictures I have seen, it takes two sets of treatment to get the same result as liposuction. If it turns out I don't need the additional treatment, they are transferable to another person, used for other areas, and they don't have an expiration date on them.
I chose CSA over other places because the procedure is done by a registered nurse and they have performed more procedures than any other places in southern california.
I went in earlier today at 8 a.m. to start the procedure and finished at 12:30 pm. They did right love handle & left stomach on the first hour. They then did the reverse on the 2nd hour and then did the back during the 3rd hour. The only "pain" felt was when the plate initially sucked the area to be treated. It's like having some one pinch really hard on your love handle. It lasted for 45 sec. and then I was fine.
They gave me follow up instructions with what to expect and a 90 day follow up appointment to see the results. They also said they will be contacting me periodically to see how I am doing and to call them at any sign of pain. It's been an hour after the procedure and the only discomfort I feel is when I touch the treated area, otherwise, I wouldn't notice anything.
I chose CSA over other places because the procedure is done by a registered nurse and they have performed more procedures than any other places in southern california.
I went in earlier today at 8 a.m. to start the procedure and finished at 12:30 pm. They did right love handle & left stomach on the first hour. They then did the reverse on the 2nd hour and then did the back during the 3rd hour. The only "pain" felt was when the plate initially sucked the area to be treated. It's like having some one pinch really hard on your love handle. It lasted for 45 sec. and then I was fine.
They gave me follow up instructions with what to expect and a 90 day follow up appointment to see the results. They also said they will be contacting me periodically to see how I am doing and to call them at any sign of pain. It's been an hour after the procedure and the only discomfort I feel is when I touch the treated area, otherwise, I wouldn't notice anything.
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2 days post
These are pictures taken on the day of the procedure
TD92663August 20, 2014
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August 24, 2014
Hi Ted -- Thanks for sharing your pics and experience so far! I look forward to following your progress and I hope the procedure works well for you.
How are you doing? Any pain or discomfort?
How are you doing? Any pain or discomfort?
August 29, 2014
Congrats!!! How are you doing? I am supposed to do cool sculpting in Nov but
I am not sure if it will work and show significant change.
September 4, 2014
I am doing great. There wasn't much discomfort or side effects. Its been 16 days and there's no change yet. I will post updates either way so others will know if it works or not.
September 4, 2014
Thanks :)
I am open to try but if it fails smart-lipo it is&I will deal with the scars.
Try not to obsess over results
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16 days post
15 day update
TD92663September 4, 2014
Its been 15 days and so far no change yet. I measure with the measuring tape every morning to see any process. As far as pain or side effects, I didn't have any. According to my research, the turning point for the physical change occurs at week 10 so that's another 8 weeks away. Still keeping my fingers crossed that this works.
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September 4, 2014
Hang in there&I suggest not to measure every morning
It literally takes 6 months for the end result. Swelling lasts forever.
fingers crossed,legs&toes for you.
September 17, 2014
Hi Ted, any progress? I'm planning to do this next week.
They told me also for best results I have to do 6 treatments. 4 at first, and then come back a month later for the other 2 on my side handles. I ran a few miles every day and work out 6 or 7 days a week but I can get rid of my side handles for about 20 years. I eat also pretty healthy, but exercise and diet won't do it for me. Thanks
September 17, 2014
Unfortunately, I haven't seen any progress yet. Its been one month, not the full ten weeks, but I thought I would see some small change because of the 6 treatments I did. If I were you, I would hold off for another month to see what mine look like after 10 weeks. I do about 30 min. cardio a day also.
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