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Zeltiq - Perth, Australia
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I had my lower abdominal treated. I had the option...
WORTH IT$1,600
I had my lower abdominal treated. I had the option of the smaller instrument, but they told me the larger is more effective, sometimes creating a noticeable 'ledge' on the upper that may also need to be treated later. If it works that well, I will have no issues with getting another treatment.
Pain at the time was less than anticipated, but definate tenderness and numb sensation for a couple of weeks afterwards. I am 3 weeks post zeltiq and will continue to post my results.
The photos are pre zeltiq, same day after, and 3 weeks post.
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UPDATED FROM mellejane
Hi its now 7.5 weeks, and I can definately feel a...
Hi its now 7.5 weeks, and I can definately feel a difference. It was something I felt more than saw at first, a wonderful tightening sensation in my lower abs. When I am driving for example, I really feel less of a gut overhang. My belly now looks and feels like I am always holding it in, even though I am not. This is proving to be exactly what they claimed, of up to 1/3rd fat reduction per treatment. I am so glad this wasnt a waste of money as I have spent thousands on gimmicky treatments that had no effect in the past. I will keep updating my pictures, as reading realself reviews made me decide on Zeltiq in the first place. Btw I am exactly the same weight (to the gram), in all these photos, and I have not done a scrap of excercise (bar house cleaning), as I really wanted to accurately monitor Zeltiqs results. Thanks for reading, good luck to all. (my skin looks a little scratched in todays pics, but its because I just woke up, they are creases from my pyjama top)
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January 17, 2012
the message is very important to the treatment you have better results. Whoever did it was not informed very well
January 18, 2012
Well that really sucks.....It was done at a highly reputed Plastic Surgery centre, not some hick studio. I can only stay hopeful and question them on my follow up.
January 29, 2012
Sorry you did not get massage, but overall you look great, if I was you I would be happy with results. This is one of the best before/ after pics I have seen. I will make sure I get massage
January 29, 2012
Wow pic of you in the pink pajama pants looks great. Did you get the front of your stomach done and love handles? Because both look smaller. I am suppose to get this done on Tuesday, can you tell me how the pain level was the week after?
January 31, 2012
Well thanks everyone, but you wont believe when I post my next pics which will be 2 months at 16 Jan 2012. I have dropped 1.5kgs (sorry not sure pound conversion) and my tummy pouch has nearly gone, side angle its totally flat. My partner and I cant believe how suddenly it went/ I am not sure if toxins are stored in fat cells but I did feel a little belly queasy last week, not a laxative effect but noticeable to me. Pain wise, yes it will hurt a bit the night and days after, but only when you touch it. Sleeping and driving, lifting things, no problems, just when you brush up on something accidently. Thats how I found it anyway, and I am pain phobic, I took over the counter pain meds for the procedure, but it wasnt really required. I jumped in my car and drove an hour to my hairdressers, sat in that chair for 3 more hours, no real discomfort, just adjust how you sit. Good luck everyone, I cant wait to post my next pictures to be taken mid Feb.
UPDATED FROM mellejane
These latest pics with the denimn shorts are at 11...
These latest pics with the denimn shorts are at 11 weeks post Zeltiq. I have also dropped 2kg (4.4lb)by simply restricing a little of what I eat, but still indulging in dessert.My weight seemed stuck at 54kgs(119pounds) for nearly a year. I was going to stay exactly the same to really see how the Zeltiq worked, but the weight loss seems to have triggered the Zeltiq effect, as I have been this new weight many times before,in my 20's but my lower tummy was always more noticeable. I really tried hard to not hold my belly in with these pics, or stretch too high, but in most of the earlier pics you will see I did have my arms folded behind my head. Even if I strain to push my belly out, there is way less, so I really persoanlly do feel the improvement, I hope my pictures reflect this, and help others make educated decisons for themselves. My last pics will be at the 4 month mark. Thanks for reading.
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February 4, 2012
WOW! The last pictures are amazing! What a big difference! I'm in shock because these are the best results i've seen so far from this procedure.
February 4, 2012
I agree, HUGE difference in your tummy! I can't wait to see my after pics. Hopefully getting them this week.
February 4, 2012
Wow I thought your results were good before, but there is a dramatic diffrence in your 11 week pics. I did go ahead and get this done Feb 2nd, so I am expecting to see results in 2 months.
February 4, 2012
Wow I thought your results were good before, but there is a dramatic diffrence in your 11 week pics. I did go ahead and get this done Feb 2nd, so I am expecting to see results in 2 months.
February 4, 2012
Yes Best I have seen too. This is a great review com plete with pics. If you ntell your DR how many people have gone to this page, maybe he/she will give you a discount if you ever want anything else! LOL!
February 5, 2012
Thanks everyone, its really exciting actually. Good Luck Debbie, and I hope you are not feeling too much discomfort, just remember it will be worth it. I guess the only thing I can add to readers from a totally non medical viewpoint based on my own lifestyle, is dont be too afraid of healthy fats before or the after procedure. I love avocado and salmon, and I dont scrimp on my good oils. I didnt change anything in my diet until week 9 as I really wanted to see the Zeltiq work its magic. But maybe I am wrong and its success may be related to 'keep doing what youre doing with minimal changes'.The technician said 'nothing' would make a difference as each individual has their own elimination process, in Zeltiqs case up to 4 months, but I couldnt help but try and speed up things. So I definately made more of a point to keep my water intake consistent and min of 2 litres (5 pints) per day even when I didnt feel like it. Whether that helps or helped probably not, but my skin appreciated it anyway.Yes I should raise this forum with the clinic, lol, I would be back in an instant, but I am not sure there will be enough left for another Zeltiq... RealSelf is the first site that I have posted in of this nature and with pics, and the feedback has been all the way very encouraging and positive. I have gained so much from this site, and have scrolled over many procedures for the last year or so. Its really nice to have been able to finally put something back.
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