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Results... in 6-8 Weeks? Save it for lipo for better results!! - Scottsdale, AZ

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1 year post

Still regret getting coolsculpting.

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Scottsdale1247
$810
As my weight has fluctuated and I have gotten heavier at times, I notice very much in my flank area that you can see pretty clearly where the rectangular piece was, it looks very uneven and it upsets me. It only goes away when I am more towards the thin size, 117 lbs or less (I am 5'4") which can be a challenging weight to maintain. I am in the 120's now and by no means think I am overweight but it looks lumpier if I am not very thing :(.

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June 22, 2015
oops *thin.
June 23, 2015
Really appreciated your review as I am seriously considering this. For what it is worth I have had four friends, using four different highly respected doctors have liposuction on their tummies. None were seriously overweight. None are thrilled with the results due to slight ridges, uneveness and loose skin. All look terrific in their clothes or a one-piece bathing suit but say they feel self-conscious and hate their tummy wrinkles/lumpiness since surgery and refuse to wear bikinis. Sadly there may not be a solution short of near starvation to get a flat stomach. I've decided against Liposuction based on their experience and now have to figure out if I want to try this.
UPDATED FROM Scottsdale1247
1 year post

Bulging

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So I have seen advertisement for the new flat pieces that Zeltiq had made for thigh areas that say "no bulging" so good to know that this was an issue and not just me. My results were ok. But I find that if I fluctuate 4-5 lbs over my "fit" weight my sides look bumpy, almost like you can see where the cool sculpting piece grabbed my flesh. I am quite self conscious about it and wish I would've just put the money towards some lipo. So I am in need of some body sculping lipo to address the irregularities from the coolsculpting and still the issue of decreasing my waist/middle circumference that I originally got the coolsculping for.

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September 5, 2014
Thanks for sharing your journey. I am doing this in Oct but if it doesn't work back to smart-lipo as i planned.
March 16, 2015
don't do lipo you will get cellulite.. just change your eating and be more strict and lift heavier weights maybe... DONT DO LIPO
March 16, 2015
smart lipo will leave discoloration at the entry sites too
April 28, 2015
thanks for all of this I may be rethinking my upcoming procedure we have similiar size bodies and boons! BTW what kind of bra is that? Love it and looks supportive
April 29, 2015
thank you for sharing your experience:)
UPDATED FROM Scottsdale1247
2 months post

Not bad..Def need a series of treatments for optimum results

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So it has been almost 3 months since my single treatment on my sides. I do believe that the treatment delivered what they advertise-in conjunction with you having healthy habits on your end. It is common sense, we all know you gotta MOVE! Unless you work out, try to eat healthier, and up your activity there is no point in wasting your $ on this. You need the whole formula for results: Coolsculpting + Exercise + Lifestyle changes in dietary intake. It's hard bc you have to wait 8-12 wks to compare your before and after especially since I am such the "instant gratification" person but on the otherhand, getting the Coolsculpting can motivate you to get healthier habits bc you know it's won't seem effective otherwise, kind of jumpstart you. So I did start working out more the last few months and I think in conjunction with the Zeltiq, I did get okay results. The numbers are about 20 to maybe 30% reduction in fat I believe that can be achieved and I think I got about 20. What do you think? I think it will help to get another treatment, I look forward to that. (And I am not working out as much as I could be - try to do 45-60min of cardio at LEAST every other day if not every day and do some light toning a few times a week.)

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June 8, 2014
U have killer legs