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Exilis definitely reduces fat, but you can gain it back - San Francisco, CA
UPDATED FROM 4ever Young
Day 19 - Happy, and Skin texture is better also
4ever YoungFebruary 8, 2016
$5,200
It's almost 3 weeks now. I'm marking this as "worth it", since 3 weeks is pretty much the final result post swelling.
He left 'contour' under my eye to look natural. But NO more SHADOW, hurrah!
And my skin texture is better, just as he hoped - from the stem cells. This isn't clinically proven, but lots of anecdotal evidence to support that.
He left 'contour' under my eye to look natural. But NO more SHADOW, hurrah!
And my skin texture is better, just as he hoped - from the stem cells. This isn't clinically proven, but lots of anecdotal evidence to support that.
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UPDATED FROM 4ever Young
I now did stomach, flanks, 4 sessions each...
4ever YoungOctober 25, 2012
I now did stomach, flanks, 4 sessions each @250/session, so $2K. It definitely improved the size.
I did lower thighs and inner thighs.4 sessions each @250/session, so $2K. Then an extra (5th) tightening only on the lower thighs. One thigh was an inch bigger than the other and we spent more time on it. Now they are both the same size. It did zero for any look of 'cellulite', and because the part right above my knees did shrink, the skin is actually a bit saggier there right now, but just slightly. Am assuming it will improve over the next 2 months.
I did my lower face also (which included under my chin), 4 sessions. ($1K) It tightened it a bit (I was pretty good to start). Right now I can't tell under my chins, but my lower face looks a touch tighter. I do think you must be very careful of losing a bit face on the face, so don't overdo one area too much. I have one spot on one cheek that is a touch 'flatter', so I would just avoid the cheeks.
I did my eye area a couple of times and couldn't really tell. Just did it a third time, plus Ulthera, so I need to wait.
The biggest thing IMO is the fat reduction. However, when I eat a lot, I feel like it comes back, remember, this isn't lipo, you must maintain it. ie I think my initial results were better than where I am right now, and usually my weight is pretty stable.
I did lower thighs and inner thighs.4 sessions each @250/session, so $2K. Then an extra (5th) tightening only on the lower thighs. One thigh was an inch bigger than the other and we spent more time on it. Now they are both the same size. It did zero for any look of 'cellulite', and because the part right above my knees did shrink, the skin is actually a bit saggier there right now, but just slightly. Am assuming it will improve over the next 2 months.
I did my lower face also (which included under my chin), 4 sessions. ($1K) It tightened it a bit (I was pretty good to start). Right now I can't tell under my chins, but my lower face looks a touch tighter. I do think you must be very careful of losing a bit face on the face, so don't overdo one area too much. I have one spot on one cheek that is a touch 'flatter', so I would just avoid the cheeks.
I did my eye area a couple of times and couldn't really tell. Just did it a third time, plus Ulthera, so I need to wait.
The biggest thing IMO is the fat reduction. However, when I eat a lot, I feel like it comes back, remember, this isn't lipo, you must maintain it. ie I think my initial results were better than where I am right now, and usually my weight is pretty stable.
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February 5, 2016
I had four treatments on my upper arms with my final appointment about 4 months ago. I hate to say it - but I see no change in my loose skin. 2400.00 and nothing. I hope you have a better result than me. Would love to tighten my tummy and thighs- (lipo and coolsculpting-now loose skin) but I don't want to spend more money and it not work. Now I don't know what to do. Please update as soon as you can. Maybe it was my technition. I was also told if you smoke it doesn't work so I have that against me too. Didn't tell me until I was completely finished with treatments.
February 7, 2016
Hi Lisa,
I'm so sorry to hear that. It only did a tiny touch of tightening for me. I then read more about it and read they must get it to 42 degrees to get real tightening. It turns out the clinic I used went to 39-40 degrees.
So I tried one more round, and she kept it at 42, and something must have been faulty with the head as I had small crescent shaped burns all over my thighs. Took a month or two to go away - never again.
I'm like you, would like to tighten my stomach and thighs.
I had good luck with a doctor needling -- it really tightening my hands, so I just bought a needling device called a derminator - supposedly easier to go deeper than just dermarolling with not quite as much pain. I did dermaroll my thighs to tighten but but could never go deep so didn't see much.
Since it was $300 for the doctor to needle my hands, him needling my thighs would be way too expensive for me.
It just arrived in the mail, but I have to find the right time to try it. Also, I ordered a stronger topical online to help me to tolerate the pain. Key to wash it off before needling so you don't needle it in. I will try to put up a new post once I do it - it may be a month before I get to it.
In the meantime, your skin will naturally tighten a bit over time since your lipo/cool sculpting. I've seen friends lose weight and over time this improves.
I use Dr. Pickart's copper peptides for skin tighten. Even though it's topical, it does help a little. I will slather it on after I do my needling. (you can google to check out needling at home, very cheap)
I'm so sorry to hear that. It only did a tiny touch of tightening for me. I then read more about it and read they must get it to 42 degrees to get real tightening. It turns out the clinic I used went to 39-40 degrees.
So I tried one more round, and she kept it at 42, and something must have been faulty with the head as I had small crescent shaped burns all over my thighs. Took a month or two to go away - never again.
I'm like you, would like to tighten my stomach and thighs.
I had good luck with a doctor needling -- it really tightening my hands, so I just bought a needling device called a derminator - supposedly easier to go deeper than just dermarolling with not quite as much pain. I did dermaroll my thighs to tighten but but could never go deep so didn't see much.
Since it was $300 for the doctor to needle my hands, him needling my thighs would be way too expensive for me.
It just arrived in the mail, but I have to find the right time to try it. Also, I ordered a stronger topical online to help me to tolerate the pain. Key to wash it off before needling so you don't needle it in. I will try to put up a new post once I do it - it may be a month before I get to it.
In the meantime, your skin will naturally tighten a bit over time since your lipo/cool sculpting. I've seen friends lose weight and over time this improves.
I use Dr. Pickart's copper peptides for skin tighten. Even though it's topical, it does help a little. I will slather it on after I do my needling. (you can google to check out needling at home, very cheap)
February 5, 2016
I had four treatments on my upper arms with my final appointment about 4 months ago. I hate to say it - but I see no change in my loose skin. 2400.00 and nothing. I hope you have a better result than me. Would love to tighten my tummy and thighs- (lipo and coolsculpting-now loose skin) but I don't want to spend more money and it not work. Now I don't know what to do. Please update as soon as you can. Maybe it was my technition. I was also told if you smoke it doesn't work so I have that against me too. Didn't tell me until I was completely finished with treatments.
February 5, 2016
I had four treatments on my upper arms with my final appointment about 4 months ago. I hate to say it - but I see no change in my loose skin. 2400.00 and nothing. I hope you have a better result than me. Would love to tighten my tummy and thighs- (lipo and coolsculpting-now loose skin) but I don't want to spend more money and it not work. Now I don't know what to do. Please update as soon as you can. Maybe it was my technition. I was also told if you smoke it doesn't work so I have that against me too. Didn't tell me until I was completely finished with treatments.
UPDATED FROM 4ever Young
We measured my upper arms today (2 weeks after the...
4ever YoungSeptember 26, 2012
We measured my upper arms today (2 weeks after the 4th session is the target date). Each arm lost about 3/4 of an inch, which is pretty remarkable! So I wasn't imagining that it looked better.
I did lower thighs #4 last week, so will measure it next week. I sure hope it worked. To me, the sagginess looks exactly the same, but if it is because I lost volume, that is okay, because I can then just do more tightening. Plus it is still early. I did notice that the minor cellulite is unchanged, but Exilis doesn't claim to improve that, I was just hoping. I cared most about this one.
I did my stomach #4 today, so in 2 weeks will measure it. It does seem to be slightly tighter, not sure if any smaller though.
I have to say, the nurse is extremely nice, and cooperative and is really rooting for me, which is nice.
So next week and the week after are the big results and when I may be able to finally give Exilis a thumbs up or not.
I did lower thighs #4 last week, so will measure it next week. I sure hope it worked. To me, the sagginess looks exactly the same, but if it is because I lost volume, that is okay, because I can then just do more tightening. Plus it is still early. I did notice that the minor cellulite is unchanged, but Exilis doesn't claim to improve that, I was just hoping. I cared most about this one.
I did my stomach #4 today, so in 2 weeks will measure it. It does seem to be slightly tighter, not sure if any smaller though.
I have to say, the nurse is extremely nice, and cooperative and is really rooting for me, which is nice.
So next week and the week after are the big results and when I may be able to finally give Exilis a thumbs up or not.
I want to tighten and remove fat from the lower side of my face
I think it can work for fat loss in general. Unfortunately in my case, on one upper cheek and left a dent. (ie looked bad and assymetrical). But I could tell she was pushing harder and longer there. I finally told her to stop - should have said so sooner.
So my best advice is it pay attention and do not hesitate to micro manage - especially when it is your face.
Good luck!!