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Coolsculpting Doesn't Work for Everyone - San Antonio, TX

Name: Coolsculpting Doesn't Work for Everyone - San Antonio, TX
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Author: cmh8100

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I was so excited to have work on my abs done. My...

cmh8100August 10, 2012

$1,500

I was so excited to have work on my abs done. My procedure was done June 15th. I have what the doctor called a kangaroo pouch from having kids. I always had an awesome stomach before and the doctor said I was a perfect candidate and she was excited for my results. I work out five days a week and I watch my diet strictly. I won't consume anything artificial. I used the large applicator. My husband has been really mad because he said it was a waist of money. I have lost no inches and there is no difference at all. I can't begin to explain the disappointment I am feeling about this procedure. I have been working really hard for a long time to control my weight and the way I look and this is about to put me into depression. So sad that the doctor was so hopeful and for nothing! Even the girl working on me was saying that she was already noticing results on her procedure after two weeks. It's really hard to hear all the good news from a lot of people but for me it is just sad. I don't think this is the right procedure for everyone.

Replies (16)

SouthernBell

August 11, 2012

Hang in there, for some people may take much longer. I'm three months + one week and now they show me photos and compere I can see difference. You have a long way to go before disappointment. I agree with you that is very hard and long waiting period.

K_at_RealSelf

August 15, 2012

Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your experience with us, I'm sorry you haven't seen any results yet. I haven't had CoolSculpting myself, but from everything I've read, results can take upto 6 months to show. Maybe with a little more time you'll see your results. Have you been able to speak to your doctor at a follow-up appointment, to get their advice?

beaulicious22

February 19, 2017

Really? I drank tons of water, it's been 6 months and I actually look worse !!!! The MD just wants you to go through it again. My MD said, oh the procedure is shorter now, only 35 minutes instead of an hour for each area. Believe me, it may work when you're in your 20's but gravity plays a part in it also. The other areas seem to expand even though the
procedure failed.... The MD's should give you a free procedure if it doesn't work, instead they want you to pay more. I refuse to spend another 3,400 only to be told it failed again.
I could get a tummy tuck for that, which I'll forgo and just be satisfied with myself. I'm not an entertainer or public figure, but I take pride in my appearance...

SouthernBell

August 15, 2012

Just to mention that I understand you have to drink a lots of water more then normal. For myself I noticed slight results after I start drinking more water. My treatment was on May 2, 2012. I start noticed some changes around the third month.

Hrj

February 7, 2015

I'm sorry. I truly am. I have done cool sculpting with the same results... Nothing. I have also done strawberry laser with very small results. It is heartbreaking! I want lipo but my husband is against it so I haven't pushed it. I am at the end. I don't know what to do. I have had two Csections and it did damage to my muscles. I just want to look normal, not like a model. I feel for you.

jezlyn

November 8, 2015

I spent over $6,000 on various parts of my body with zero results. I think I actually look worse. I am so upset, it's over four months now and nothing. I cry every day. What a complete and total waste of money. I should have done one area and waited to see, but I was so excited and eager. What a fool I was. :(

jezlyn

January 7, 2016

Okay, 9 months now and zero results! I haven't gained or lost weight, just maintained. I treated several areas of my body (inner thighs, knees, stomach 7 times in different positions, love handles, upper flanks, near the bra strap, under the arms). I have seen zero results in any of the areas. Some actually seem worse then before (back and inner thighs). This is a total waste of money. When the person who did the treatment went back to the company with my photos, there answer was "results are not guaranteed". I would NOT recommend this to anyone. I wish I would have did one area and waited. I was just so excited and caught up in the excitement, and the promise. I was foolish and wasted my hard earned money. I hope other peopl read this first so they don't make the same mistake I did.

lageneice

January 28, 2016

Yes Jezlyn that was what I was told, results aren't guaranteed but I could pay for another round, who has another $8400 just laying around. This is a scam, from Ashley (car salesperson) to the nurses all lying. It was a money scam, there will be a class action suit which I will gladly sign up for!!