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Waste of Money - Orange County, CA
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I am a 45 year old woman, 5"8 and 124lbs. I...
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I am a 45 year old woman, 5"8 and 124lbs. I stay very fit by running and lifting weights. I am a very slender person but as most women, I have pocket areas that have disproportionately more fat then the rest of me...my inner, outer thighs and above my knees. Basically, I was told I was the PERFECT candidate. Fit, and at my ideal weight After 6 painful sessions, I did not lose not even one centimeter. Not a one! Total waste of money.
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March 6, 2012
The Dr. Did not meet with me after I shared my disappointment with the results. The office manager was the one that I had to work with to get at least some of my money back. But it was not easy. When you are told that you are the ideal person for this laser, you would expect some result. I threatened to go to the BBB and the finally relented and gave me half back. I hear their advertisement on the radio every day making claims that it works just as well as lipo. This is an absolute lie.
March 6, 2012
That's disappointing to say the least! I'm sorry you've had to go through all of this. Will you try any other type of procedure to get the results you wanted with this?
March 11, 2012
I'm glad you posted this because I live in OC as well and just came across a groupon for Elixis treatments. I'll pass. I will say that I'm athletic 5'6 and fit. I don't need to lose weight but some body treatments do help tone the skin. Have you tried body wraps? I have had more success with those in terms of spa treatments. Most people are curious how my legs stay so toned eventhough they are large (from playing sports and genetics), I always suggest dry brushing daily (small firm circular motions all the way up your leg towards your upper body) and yoga. Both keep circulation going and keep fluids from accumulating in the wrong places.
March 24, 2012
What type of brush? I just hate the fat around my knees. I run half marathons but hate my legs btwn knees and thighs so I don't wear shorts:(
March 24, 2012
I have two brushes. I have a body brush by Elemis and one by Merben Int'l. I use the Elemis one more because I found the Merben one to be a little harsh for me. But honestly, at some point we have to just love the skin we're in! We're wayyyy more critical of ourselves than other ppl are. I'm sure you're fine :) Wear those shorts...we're in the land of forever summer! Soak it up.
March 17, 2012
Could you post where you went? I was thinking of getting this done, and I'm in your area, just wondering if it's the same place I got my consult at.
March 24, 2012
Hi sorry that I just noticed the recent posts...I went to comfort laser ...they advertise on fish a lot. It just absolutely did nothing. I followed all the rules... Drinking a lot of water per and post. My instincts kind of warned me not to do it when they coud not show me any befores and afters..should have listened because I lost a lot of money. But I was assured I was the perfect candidate, ideal weight, fit with just pockets of fat above knees, inner and outer thighs. I was deeply disappointed with zero loss of mm let alone cm or inches...
Hi there, thanks so much for sharing your review with us. It's always important to hear about individual experiences, whether they have been positive or negative. I'm sorry you didn't get the results you were hoping for. Have you been able to speak to your doctor about this?