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CoolSculpt Horrible Result..now NEED Ultrasonic Liposuction to Hopefully Fix, NO OTHER Option Male, 6 Ft3, 215lbs Fit
UPDATED FROM male42
7 months post
updating pics soon
$2,800
As to not give companies a bad name.... It looks as though zeltiq is paying for my surgery that was needed . They will not refund the fees for coolsculpting , but are paying for surgery and other fees involved. When I rec the payment will be happier but so far they have treated me fair.
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UPDATED FROM male42
7 months post
had smart lipo done to fix the mass from coolsculpting
I will post pics soon. Zeltiq still has not refunded me after they deformed me . The Lipo seems to have done an amazing job. Pics and details within a few days.
Replies (5)
May 11, 2014
can you please PM me the clinic? i am in PA and now nervous. You said technicians performed this.. this was not done by an MD?
May 11, 2014
Not by an md no. However a Walmart employee could do it. Its not the tech it wouldnt matter. Its timed and all set up. Its zeltiq who makes and sells the machine ..they don't tell you when you freeze fat you also damage other tissue and it makes it so much worse. Its just something that happens...I'm dealing with zeltiq insurance companies now since I'm now out 11 grand and look worse even after Lipo. ( its swollen I'm hoping ) . Coolsculpt is a complete waste of money even best case scenerio . Typically you don't even notice results ..best case maybe 20% but it eventually comes back. In my case and many others it deforms you and who knows long term effects . They just don't tell you the real risks ...which needs to be changed.
May 11, 2014
i contacted Zeltig and they say that kind of side effect appears on about 1 / 40000 people, it isnt known why so when it happens they study the case and pay for the treatment after........
that what they say at least, acctually it sounded believable, but it seems clearly isnt your experience
May 11, 2014
That's funny they said that ...they havent asked me a single question. Because they are already very clear what's going on. They even discuss it thoroughly at zeltiq meetings with reps ..but make sure and keep hush. It doesn't just make things worse....there is NO other way to fix it unless you have liposuction, it takes your problem area ..pulls it out and then it just grows and feels like a huge mass growing. I agree its rare ..but not as rare as they claim and they don't explain the outcome. At this point they have not paid ...and if and when they do ..they require you sign a release ..if it causes any damage long term they are not liable. I'm hoping to hear from them Monday ....if not my lawyer is just waiting for the green light. I just want it fixed and paid for and I'm guessing they will, but not sure what the hold up is. I'm sure people have good results ...I know 9 that are deformed and in same boat as me. 7 around here saw zero improvement and none who are happy with result. I'm sure there are plenty out there happy ..at least I hope. Good luck I'm sure it will be fine.
May 11, 2014
i hope they take responsability, its clearly a zeltig matter and not really the clinic
June 19, 2014
They know for sure its fairly common. Its a growing issue. I think that people don't realize they need to complain and get help. If everyone did the numbers would grow for sure. Getting a lawyer is key, they need to pay you for time off work and for the release as well. Not just reimburse for surgery costs.
August 10, 2015
You are still gorgeous and hope it has gone away. I had no problem with mine despite being seriously constipated for a week
September 19, 2015
This is crazy..I went to the presentation before I signed up and recall people specifically asking about side effects etc..apart from the usual comments about possibility of bruising and numbness nothing was said. It would seem that if they have any data at all on these occurrences they would have to disclose it..good luck
ORIGINAL POST
Coolsculpt by Zeltiq to help a small trouble spot,...
Coolsculpt by Zeltiq to help a small trouble spot, turned into a large protruding gross lump of firm fat! Made my "trouble area" worse I would say triple the size:{ Zeltiq Coolsculpt has RUINED my body, I never was even CLOSE to needing or opting for Liposuction, now it has been confirmed its the ONLY option to fix this, evasive surgery, something I did NOT ever want.
I have never written on a blog before... I am doing so in hopes others realize what can actually happen and so the information given pre treatment(the waiver and info from Zeltiq) is CLEAR with pictures. (its a VERY small thing you initial about this followed in same sentence by "any other unkown result can occur" VERY misleading you don't even notice, and when your technician who you trust genuinely isn't aware of it happening, you proceed VERY confident that your WORSE case scenario will be a bit of pain and maybe not much improvement. When REALITY is it can be a VERY bad result, which happened to me and others on this site which sadly I found AFTER it was done:{
I feel if the technicians were given more info about it, a solution could be found. *I will write about the local place who performed in the dr. review
For the comments I noticed on others saying how maybe the results were "just not were much" or trying to place the blame on the patient . I am 6ft 3, 214 lbs, I am not in super shape but certainly fit, I model commercially for a living, so it isn't a diet and exercise issue, my "body image" is very realistic. This was just a small area front of lower abs I wanted some help with, if I would have been clearly informed of any chance of this happening, I would have NOT done it. Just nothing but a gross mess, that I am not sure yet can be fixed, but keeping fingers crossed. My clinic is going above and beyond to help me, I wrote about that in the Dr. review, very thankful for them... I will keep the post updated. :{
I have never written on a blog before... I am doing so in hopes others realize what can actually happen and so the information given pre treatment(the waiver and info from Zeltiq) is CLEAR with pictures. (its a VERY small thing you initial about this followed in same sentence by "any other unkown result can occur" VERY misleading you don't even notice, and when your technician who you trust genuinely isn't aware of it happening, you proceed VERY confident that your WORSE case scenario will be a bit of pain and maybe not much improvement. When REALITY is it can be a VERY bad result, which happened to me and others on this site which sadly I found AFTER it was done:{
I feel if the technicians were given more info about it, a solution could be found. *I will write about the local place who performed in the dr. review
For the comments I noticed on others saying how maybe the results were "just not were much" or trying to place the blame on the patient . I am 6ft 3, 214 lbs, I am not in super shape but certainly fit, I model commercially for a living, so it isn't a diet and exercise issue, my "body image" is very realistic. This was just a small area front of lower abs I wanted some help with, if I would have been clearly informed of any chance of this happening, I would have NOT done it. Just nothing but a gross mess, that I am not sure yet can be fixed, but keeping fingers crossed. My clinic is going above and beyond to help me, I wrote about that in the Dr. review, very thankful for them... I will keep the post updated. :{
Replies (5)
March 3, 2014
Did they say why it happened?
March 5, 2014
Yikes I have been trying to talk my husband into cool sculpt he is like you lean but has a little extra in the middle he hates it .Im thinking he should do lipo.Can you post pics after so I can show him.
March 4, 2014
Did you wear a compression garment? I have heard that is an extremely important part of the treatment...
March 5, 2014
i have read a lot of reviews and i have never seen results as yours, what did they say happened?
March 5, 2014
I had my first Lipo consult 2 days ago.....at this time they feel instead of freezing and dying, in some people the fat cells actually expand/grow. Which makes sense, the area treated is just "blowing up".
March 8, 2014
Contact the FDA also with your problem. This is the way to really get to Zeltiq. FDA.gov
March 11, 2014
thank you, is there some direct contact for them or just general thing? I will look just figured I'd ask. thanks
March 11, 2014
Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope you can get it resolved. You have a fantastic body!
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