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35 Year Old Struggling with Cellulite - Phoenix, AZ
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I have struggled with cellulite for as long as I...
mermaid_dancingAugust 18, 2015
$5,000
I have struggled with cellulite for as long as I can remember. When I heard about the Cellfina procedure I was very excited. Finally a treatment option that was not a cream or a laser. The bad thing about this procedure is there is not a lot of information out there yet. I was able to find a few reviews on RealSelf but not much else out there. There are also very few doctors who preform the procedure. I had to travel 3 hours to see the doctor who preformed my procedure. I went ahead and scheduled the consultation and the procedure at the same time because of the distance I had to travel and because the procedure seemed to make sense to me. If the dr thought I was a good candidate then I was in.
During the consultation the dr. felt I was a very good candidate for successful results. He talked me through the procedure and answered my questions. I was prescribed a valium and waited about 30 mins before I was taken back for before pics, marking and then prep.
After the dr made the marking on my legs and buttocks I was given the chance to see if they had "missed" any. They also look at your treatment areas under different lighting to make sure they get all of the dimples marked. I thought that was a great way to ensure a complete job was done. During the picture time I was asked to take my valium.
Next I was taken to the procedure room and the treatment area was cleaned with a solution and the rest of my body was covered with sterile drapes. Then they started the numbing process. There is a suction that is placed which hurts a bit and a needle give the numbing meds. This process hurt. In some parts it hurt worse then others but over all it hurt. I feel the other reviews and the dr down played how much this part was going to hurt. I had 25-32 dimples that were marked and each had to be injected with the numbing meds. OUCH!
They waited about 20 mins for the numbing to be complete and then they performed the procedure. I would say out of 25-32 "cuts" that were made I felt 5 or 6 and man oh man did those hurt. The dr and I both never knew which ones were going to hurt. I think the anticipation of not knowing which one was going to hurt was the worst part. LOL. The valium def. took the edge off but I wish I had taken a pain pill before too. The dr offered one but I decided against it for some silly reason. Don't do that!!
After the procedure was done they applied bandages to my legs. There was a little bit of blood and fluid. The bruising was already starting to show and I could see the there was swelling too. I was told to put on spanks and for compression and that was incredibly painful to put on.
My boyfriend drove us the 3 hours home and I was reasonably comfortable in the car. Getting in and out was a bit uncomfortable and walking was too. I felt sore. But nothing to unbearable.
I took ibuprofen before bed and slept well. The next morning I took more before getting out of bed and its truly helping with the swelling and the pain which is just soreness.
I was able to take a shower the next morning and I removed my bandages. The bleeding and fluid oozing has stopped and I'm just wearing the spanks. I was told to wear them for 2-3 days. It actually feels better with them on because of the compression but the getting them on and off is horrible!!
I will post pics later!
During the consultation the dr. felt I was a very good candidate for successful results. He talked me through the procedure and answered my questions. I was prescribed a valium and waited about 30 mins before I was taken back for before pics, marking and then prep.
After the dr made the marking on my legs and buttocks I was given the chance to see if they had "missed" any. They also look at your treatment areas under different lighting to make sure they get all of the dimples marked. I thought that was a great way to ensure a complete job was done. During the picture time I was asked to take my valium.
Next I was taken to the procedure room and the treatment area was cleaned with a solution and the rest of my body was covered with sterile drapes. Then they started the numbing process. There is a suction that is placed which hurts a bit and a needle give the numbing meds. This process hurt. In some parts it hurt worse then others but over all it hurt. I feel the other reviews and the dr down played how much this part was going to hurt. I had 25-32 dimples that were marked and each had to be injected with the numbing meds. OUCH!
They waited about 20 mins for the numbing to be complete and then they performed the procedure. I would say out of 25-32 "cuts" that were made I felt 5 or 6 and man oh man did those hurt. The dr and I both never knew which ones were going to hurt. I think the anticipation of not knowing which one was going to hurt was the worst part. LOL. The valium def. took the edge off but I wish I had taken a pain pill before too. The dr offered one but I decided against it for some silly reason. Don't do that!!
After the procedure was done they applied bandages to my legs. There was a little bit of blood and fluid. The bruising was already starting to show and I could see the there was swelling too. I was told to put on spanks and for compression and that was incredibly painful to put on.
My boyfriend drove us the 3 hours home and I was reasonably comfortable in the car. Getting in and out was a bit uncomfortable and walking was too. I felt sore. But nothing to unbearable.
I took ibuprofen before bed and slept well. The next morning I took more before getting out of bed and its truly helping with the swelling and the pain which is just soreness.
I was able to take a shower the next morning and I removed my bandages. The bleeding and fluid oozing has stopped and I'm just wearing the spanks. I was told to wear them for 2-3 days. It actually feels better with them on because of the compression but the getting them on and off is horrible!!
I will post pics later!
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Replies (20)
August 25, 2015
Thanks for the review. I'm considering getting this done but am having a hard time finding any serious reviews since it's so new. Can't way to see your progress. Do you mind if I ask how much you paid. I've been seeing estimates of any where from $3,000-$5,000. Thanks!
August 25, 2015
I had the same problem, I couldn't find any good reviews because the procedure was so new. That's why
August 25, 2015
That's why I made it a point to be so detailed in my review. I paid $5625 and that was with a 5% discount because I went to a seminar. From what I was told the cost varies due to the severity of cellulite and the amount of treatment needed. I was a 3 on a 1-5 scale.
January 15, 2016
It was only when I read an explanation of how the Cellfina procedure works that I finally "understood" cellulite's "existence"! It's not about fat, or even where your fat is. It is the "bands" that bind your skin together and how if it is not formed correctly, fat bulges where it isn't meant to. It's also the reason that when someone with cellulite bends over, the appearance is at it's worst. The "bands" hold up the skin, as they should, but the fat that is allowed through creates the most horrifically disgusting appearance. And, as you get older, you can add wrinkling and loose skin to the mix. I'm ready to hunt down the nearest doctor in my area to have this procedure done, regardless of the pain. You never get used to having this deforming condition.
September 2, 2015
Looks like they did the sides of your legs too? I'm starting to get cellulite above my knees now! I know people don't believe it; but I seriously weigh 98 lbs and weighed 135 at the most ever (second pregnancy) but have never weighed over 110 my entire life; but I am plagued with cellulite. I think it was from my gymnast days. I am 5"2 and had solid (very solid) thighs (back in the day) although I'm in good shape; my thighs are plagued with dimples. I truly am a skinny fat person! I look great in clothes; AWFUL in a swimsuit or my bday suit! How much did this cost you?
September 3, 2015
OMG...I was a gymnast too back in the day. I am a skinny fat too...I look great in clothes but am plagued by cellulite too. I hate it. I am just afraid of spending $$$$$ and not getting any results.
September 4, 2015
That is very very interesting!!! I wonder if it has something to do with it?!!! Solid muscle mass that goes to cellulite?!! Hmmmmm. I hope she posts photos!!! Let's stay in touch!! I'm going to try it when it comes here to Spokane Washington. Supposedly the doctor here is getting one (but he is a dermatologist) ???? Anyway; I will wait and see but am really really wanting to try??!!!
September 16, 2015
I am convinced of this too ladies! I played 4 sports in high school and had practically no body fat. I have continued to workout of since but there are certain areas (banana roll & back of thighs) that I feel are horrible!
September 3, 2015
Thank you for sharing. Please post more pics when you feel up to it. I'm rooting for you!!!
September 29, 2015
Thank you for the wonderful detail. I am definitely considering the procedure and your day to day was very helpful. Hope you ate completely healed and loving your results. You look fabulous
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August 26, 2015
Your beginning photo does not look bad at all? Surprised doc felt he could improve much?
August 27, 2015
My beginning photo looked SO good. But it was deciving. It was very difficult to get before pics. Hard to take and not many people I wou ask to take that pic. I might have one more. I'm hopeful that my doc will give me copies of his before and after pics to share too.
Spanx are super horrible to get on and off! Thanks for starting a review and providing so much detail, it is so helpful to the community. I can't wait to see your pics and to hear how the rest of your healing goes (and hear about/see your results!).