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Don't do Ultrashape, get Coolsculpting Instead - Ontario, Canada
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I have had both Ultrashape and Coolsculpting done...
staceyleeMay 25, 2011
$4,000
I have had both Ultrashape and Coolsculpting done on different parts of my body so I thought it would be valuable to let you know about my experience with each one.
First I had Coolsculpting performed on my lower abdomen about 3 weeks ago. I don't have a lot of fat there but there is a bulge that I didn't have before I had a baby and so I'm hoping to get a fairly flat tummy back. The main thing to expect during the treatment is a LOT of suction! Because it was my stomach being sucked in to the machine it was VERY uncomfortable (but not painful) for the first few minutes - I was actually afraid I was going to be sick! Then they turn on the cooling and the suctioned fat gets very cold to the point where it almost feels like it is burning. I would rate the pain at about 6 out of 10. The worst is over after about 5 minutes and the area basically goes numb for the rest of the treatment. I was actually able to fall asleep on the bed and before I knew it the treatment was over.
Immediately after it was done, she removed the handpiece and my stomach just sat there in a rectangle like a frozen block of butter. Also, the suction was so hard on my stomach that I actually had a slight hickey just below my belly button! She massaged the area to get the stomach back to its regular shape and again I felt like I was going to be sick. The "massage" was not pleasant but within 5-10 minutes the nausea went away and I just felt pins and needles and a bit tender for the rest of the day. I lost sensation on my skin for a few days and actually found the treated area to be quite itchy. 3 weeks out I am not seeing results yet but aside from the occasional itching or pins & needles, everything is back to normal.
I wanted to get Coolsculpting done on my outer thighs/saddlebags but my clinic would only treat stomach and flanks. So, in order to treat my outer thighs I decided to try Ultrashape. I just had the procedure done yesterday and I can tell you that the treatment is painful. It feels similar to laser hair removal or IPL when there is a repeated burning "zap" every few seconds. I would rate this pain about 8 out of 10. I asked the technician and she said she gave me 300 pulses on each other thigh. Also, she explained that the machine has 3 settings and that she treated me on the highest setting. Before and after the ultrasound portion of the procedure, the technician uses a handpiece over the treatment area that warms and suctions the skin to improve contouring. Although not quite as painful as the ultrasound part, the suction was so hard that my outer thighs are very sore today and bruised over almost the entire treatment area.
Obviously it is too early to see results, but I think Coolsculpting was the best treatment, not only because it was much less painful, but also because it only has to be done once. I am definitely going to have to work up the courage to go back for my 2nd and 3rd Ultrashape treatment. Also, I found that Coolsculpting and Ultrashape cost about the same per treatment but because only one Coolsculpting treatment is needed, it ends up costing about 1/3 the price.
I will keep you updated with photos once I see results.
Replies (19)
February 5, 2015
Please do post photos. I had coolsculpting 4yrs ago and for about a year I saw great results. I do exercise regularly and have since then but now it looks like I never had it. I would NOT have choose this treatment again. I was very disappointed.
November 2, 2018
I heard fat comes ba ck or redeposits elsewhere with cool sculpting but with Ultra Shape the fat doesn’t come back but as with anything you still have to keep your weight down. I had Ultra Shape on my stomach 14 mos ago & very happy
June 27, 2015
She didn't have UltraShape. Ultrashape doesn't apply heat or suction. I suggest she find out the name of the treatment and amend her review.
June 27, 2015
I have done scoocculpting and ultrashape and is a waist of money. No good results. Sucks both treatmen.
August 23, 2015
Im sorry to hear you had an unpleasant experience with the Ultrashape. The technician was obviously not properly trained. The Ultrashape is completely painless if properly operated. Results can also vary depending on technician which is why it is important to take before and after pictures. I have recently operated an Ultrashape and know personally it is not painful nor should it leave any bruising. This being said it is very important to know who will be performing the treatment and how well they know the technology. It is truly disappointing to hear your story and knowing there are people out there not properly trained using a high tech laser. If anyone who considers getting Ultrashape and experience pain I would stop the treatment right away and ask to speak to the Doctor. Your results can suffer if not properly performed. Very important to pick the right treatment center!
UPDATED FROM staceylee
Here's a photo showing the bruising on my outer...
staceyleeJune 2, 2011
Here's a photo showing the bruising on my outer thighs one week after Ultrashape treatment.
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June 20, 2011
hey stacey, hope you are feeling better. wanted to know how the results are by now, any improvement? take care, tati
June 29, 2011
It's been almost 2 months since your CoolSculpting procedure, have you taken any before/after photos to share the results?
I had my mid abdomen & flanks done 3 weeks after you and am anxiously awaiting the after image by the end of July!
August 23, 2011
Would love to see your photos or hear about results. You might want to try VASER-Shape. I had my stomach and saddle bags done with it and it did not hurt like you said the Ultrashape does and I saw results right after my first treatment even though I was told it might take 2-3treatments.
UPDATED FROM staceylee
I am now 2 months post-treatment and I cannot see...
staceyleeSeptember 6, 2011
I am now 2 months post-treatment and I cannot see any difference in my outer thighs after having 3 Ultrashape sessions. Ultrashape is definitely NOT worth the pain or the expense. On the other hand, the stomach area I had treated with Coolsculpting has flattened out considerably. I would absolutely recommend Coolsculpting to anyone looking into the procedure.
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October 6, 2011
Just wondering how much these procedures cost everyone, ultrashape, vasershape, coolsculpting. Also wondering if you had before and afters of your stomach that you said worked.
August 10, 2012
I am 3 months out from the CoolSculpting treatment on my abdomen and flanks, and there is no difference at all. It was not cheap and I am so disappointed.
June 16, 2013
I"be done coolscupting to my abs and flank - there was no improvement after 4 sessions!
July 11, 2013
October 14, 2015
Seems like they're removing comments of the real results and losts. I'll stick with liposuction. I don't have money to through away.
Thanks for writing such a helpful review, staceylee. Please let us know what sort of results you end up with.