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Results... in 6-8 Weeks? Save it for lipo for better results!! - Scottsdale, AZ
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(the price above reflects my Village member...
$810
(the price above reflects my Village member dicount on there monthly special price of 900, normally 1200) I work out regulary and do all the stuff you are supposed to do, squats, cardio, diet. But I have certain areas of genetically predetermined fat pockets that refuse to go away.
I have been interested in a non-invasive fat contouring procedure for years. I have chosen to treat my inner thighs for my first treatment, if it is successful I will then do my flank area (that sounds so gross, I am NOT a cut of meat lol. Let's call it the lower back fat area.) I was measured and we took before pictures for my benefit so we could see proof of results in the future. A cold wet sheet was placed over the area and the device was placed over the desired area. There must be enough tissue to go between the metal freezing plates, which I definitely had. The suctioning was uncomfortable but not too painful. The cooling is then turned on after a satisfactory tissue grab is done.
It feels very cold but doesn't hurt, slightly achy at times but discomfort also comes from having to stay very still for the entire session. If you move and break the suction, the treatment ends. Each thigh was treated for an hour and done separately so sitting for 2 hours in a dim room with spa music can make you very sleepy. After the first side was done, I looked down to see my fat in a odd rectangular shape like a fat stick of butter. Kind of ironic lol. I poked at it out of morbid curiousity and it was a gross gelatinous hunk of semi frozen fat. It is numb so I didn't feel it being poked, just felt the firm yet squishy consistency of it and it was pretty gross.
The frozen mass of fat cells then are massaged out for a few minutes to break up the cells. I was told this is an important part of the process. This was probably the most uncomfortable part, it feels like someone is overly kneading a heavily bruised area. It remained very pink and swollen for hours. In fact, my fitted yoga pants looked strangely odd from behind as you could clearly see the upraised areas on my inner thighs.
Afterwards you are able to resume normal activities even working out but by then I was tired and ready to relax for the remainder of the evening. I was walking very stiff for a bit too from the tenderness. The day after much of the swelling subsided and the treated areas are only faintly pink, as if I got a little rug burn or something there. The tenderness is only slight and I am anxious for my liver to dispose of the fat cells. Supposedly in 6-8 weeks I should see a 20-25% fat reduction. Until then, back to the gym...
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Replies (8)
February 3, 2012
I hope to have results to update with! The swelling is pretty much gone today and it is vaguely tender. Sorry for typos in review, my computer froze up and erased the whole darn thing (took me 45 minutes to write)the first time I wrote it and was trying to rewrite everything that I could remember!
February 3, 2012
How long is it before you can expect to see results?
February 3, 2012
I think the manufacturer's ads say 3 months but I think at maybe 6-8 weeks I should start seeing a difference in the way my clothes fit. People that have gotten smaller areas like the love handle and stomach areas done have written about getting results sooner though, like in 2 weeks! I am sure it depends on the individual as well and maybe this procedure is a good motivator for some ppl to work out and eat better bc they are waiting to see the change.
February 3, 2012
Hi,
I'm very interested in this procedure for my inner thighs as well. I've been battling my thunder thighs for years and exercise and diet has not helped. I hope it works for you! Did the place you went to for your procedure consider that one session even though it was 2 hours? Also, did they recommend a follow-up session?
Patty
I'm very interested in this procedure for my inner thighs as well. I've been battling my thunder thighs for years and exercise and diet has not helped. I hope it works for you! Did the place you went to for your procedure consider that one session even though it was 2 hours? Also, did they recommend a follow-up session?
Patty
February 3, 2012
Patty, yes it was one session-the machine can only do one side at a time so any area takes 2 hours. I hope it works too! If it does show improvement, obviously I would likely get optimal results with one more treatment in about 2 months. It is only FDA approve for love handles so that's why you never see it advertised for the thigh area but I hear it is just as commonly done as the love handle area. I have read mostly good reviews of it so I am keeping my fingers crossed!
February 21, 2012
Cant wait to see your results! I am a runner and can not ditch my inner thighs! I run 6-8miles at least 5xs a week. Coolsculpting is offered at my dermatologists office and i am considdering it before summer. I am only 4'11 100 pounds but my upper thighs really bother me. So excited and nervous to try it.
March 8, 2012
I know the feeling. I am glad it is on my thighs though and don't have cankles, those seem like they would be harder to fix (and hide lol). Still unsure about the effectiveness of this treatment. it is limited to an area much smaller than I really need to make a dramatic difference. I need contouring around the entire circumference of my upper thighs. I may look more into this if I look into getting a bit of fat transfer to my butt. The more squats and lunges I do, the bigger my thighs get and smaller my butt gets! No! This is backwards of what I am trying to achieve lol!
UPDATED FROM Scottsdale1247
1 year pre
It has been 3 and a half weeks since my treatment...
It has been 3 and a half weeks since my treatment to the inner thighs. I have been doing my cardio regularly the last week or so (had surgery 2 1 1/2 wks ago so was out of commission for about a week) and I always notice that helps but not sure if the combo with the coolsculpting is making a difference or if its just my exercising, I think maybe it is helping a smidgen but since results are typically seen at 6 weeks, I don't want to jump the gun yet...stay tuned!!
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March 15, 2012
Hi,
I am interested in getting this procedure and also live in scottsdale. I was wondering where you got yours done at?
Thanks
I am interested in getting this procedure and also live in scottsdale. I was wondering where you got yours done at?
Thanks
March 15, 2012
I had it done at Ultra smooth skin. It's on the 2nd floor of the Gainey Village. If you are a member of the Village you get 10% off everything! The price now i think is unfortunately higher than the $900 special they were running but it is still a competitive price. Still unsure if I am getting good results or not. I think I should have done the love handle area since that is what it is approved for and ppl seem to get noticeable and quick results there.
March 15, 2012
Thanks for the info! I am also a member of the village and wanted to make sure that I'd where you were talking about! I'm think of doing my lower stomach and love handles! : )
March 15, 2012
Sure thing! I have read ppl see results in as little as 2-3 weeks on the love handle areas. Supposedly most ppl like it but I think that the thighs are such a large area that the device isn't big enough to cover what needs treatment. I knew the risk of not getting results since the FDA only approve the areas around your waist. Who knows, maybe if I get fat transfer to my butt, that thigh fat will come in handy lol. At 8 wks I go for a check up and compare to my before thigh circumference measurements. That will be the true proof if it worked...
March 25, 2012
I am going into week 2 since having my sides and front done. They say men don't really get bloating, but I am noticing some itching on my lower stomach. Did you have the same? Ty
March 25, 2012
Well, I have read some ppl saying they notice a difference in how their clothes fit after 2 wks that get the love handle areas done so maybe the itching is the process working. I did have slight tingle sensations once in a while after but nothing that noticeable. The area I had treated was so much thicker in fat density so I would imagine that your areas were able to expose more fat cells to the "freezing" session. I think what you have is a common after sympton. When I felt anything, I would just massage the area a bit, hoping it would help the dead fat cells seperate from the remaining ones. Who knows if it is beneficial or not but couldn't hurt!
March 27, 2012
Ty for your feedback. I really haven't noticed much of a difference but the tingle or pins sticking in my lower stomach from the procedure. I guess since I'm only in week 2, I am just being impatient and wanting to see results. Hopefully by week 4 i will notice something.
March 29, 2012
Yea, you have to remind yourself that this treatment is not going to yield quick and dramatic results like a lipo, and since it's so gradual, it will be hard to see if you check every day like I was tempted to. I think I was hoping for a miracle even though I knew better. Just try not to think about it and maybe when you measure yourself at wk 8, you will notice a change in the numbers, otherwise, you may drive yourself crazy lol.
September 5, 2013
You are one of the few people that talks about being bloated and feeling itchy in your stomach...well, I am starting to think something went wrong with my procedure because it has been 1 week and I am still so bloated that I can't wear pants! They dig into my stomach and the pain is unbearable! I have severe pain the entire time and now I am also having pins and needles stabbing my stomach along with itching! This has been the longest week of my life! I really hope it goes away soon and I start seeing results! I did my upper and lower abs and my love handles all on the same day. Good luck to you!
March 25, 2012
Hi! I have exactly the same problem/body shape as you....I want to reduce my inner thighs so badly because they are just so disproportionate comparing to the rest of my legs....I am even thinking about doing smart lipo....but after reading the reviews on this site...I am a little bit worried about the results and the side effects....have you happened to measure the size of your inner thighs? Is there a significant difference so far? Thanks a lot!
March 25, 2012
I too wanted to try anything that wasn't invasive if possible. But keep in mind the coolsculpting is not FDA approved for inner thighs even though ppl get that area treated. It just means don't be too disappointed if it doesn't give you the results that you had hoped for. Even if it does work, it is only 20% or so reduction so it will certainly not give you the dramatic results some light lipo would give you that I think you and I are both wanting. It is not a magic miraculous fix, I am still uncertain but starting to lean towards thinking I should've put that $ into a lipo fund instead lol. I don't remember what my beginning measurements were-I'll have to call and find out, get back to you on that one...
March 25, 2012
Thanks for replying. I've read your other reviews, and assume that you are asian too? One thing I'm very skeptical about lipo is the side effects. I'm even thinking about getting it done in asia because I hve afew frds who did traditional lipo said the results are great...and not as much side effects as what I have seen on this site (huge bumps) I go working out literally eveyday for 2 hours and eat quite healthy too...all body parts are very easy to tone except for the inner thigh fat pockets...I just become depressed whenever I see them...I have made up my mind to solve this problem once school is done...which is in 3 weeks...hopefully I can get sth figured out by then
Btw..your body looks great! Hope you get the body type you want!
Btw..your body looks great! Hope you get the body type you want!
March 29, 2012
Thanks, I know it can be tough when you feel like you are doing everything right and still left with "problem areas". I am not sure about surgery overseas...I think you can get great treatment here if you find a great doctor (with less safety regulation worries), there are always risks of side effects wherever on the globe you choose to have surgery. Some ppl may just yield better results bc of their specific genetics and situation, you know? Have you been to any consults in your area?
August 17, 2012
Hi- Any updates on your inner thigh results? I had mine done on July 23rd. I know it is early, but I don't see any changes yet. I run 3x per week and find my inner thighs very annoying. Hoping this would help, but now not so sure. On 7/30 I had my upper and lower abs done. I think the upper looks small, lower no noticeable change. Looking forward to an update. Thank you.
September 22, 2012
I thought at first there were some subtle improvements after the 8 weeks but now any results seem obsolete. Getting a series of treatments may give better results but I am going to just save my $ for some Vaser lipo and get the noticeable results that I really want.
September 22, 2012
I did not expect any miracle quick fix from this but tried it out of curiousity...if I can avoid invasive surgery it is worth looking into!
September 25, 2012
Thanks for the update. One month later and I can't see any changes in my stomach nor my thighs. Big waste of $2,500. I was warned on this website that not everyone achieved results. I was however expecting SOME results. I agree that I was trying to find something non-evasive, but it was a waste of time and effort. Very disappointed.
September 25, 2012
I agree, the money is better saved for lipo. I could've gotten lipo for about 2400 if I had done it at the same time as my BA revision!
UPDATED FROM Scottsdale1247
5 months pre
Much after my zeltiq treatment I don't feel I got...
Much after my zeltiq treatment I don't feel I got any worthwhile results. I knew it would be a gamble since it isn't meant for inner thighs. Still am a candidate for lipo as this isolated area of fat never goes away much.
Hi there, thanks for sharing your story with us. I look forward to seeing your updates as your results progress!
Kirsty