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Worth It!
Hi all - just another update now that I'm more than 15 weeks out from my final SculpSure session.
Short version: I think this procedure was absolutely WORTH IT for me and I'm contemplating undergoing another couple of sessions on my inner thighs. As a reminder, these two treatments were complementary as part of a Real Friends promotion to get "real people's" opinions of the treatment - so the fact I'm considering paying out of pocket for another couple of sessions on an adjacent area should confirm that I DO believe this procedure is worth the money.
THIGH MEASUREMENTS: I lost a full 1.25 - 1.5 inches in circumference from the widest part of both of my thighs after 2 sessions.
WEIGHT: Fluctuates between 111 - 114 depending on time of month. This is down 2 - 4lbs from my starting point.
PANTS: When I started, my pants were usually a size 2 or 4, and now, 15 weeks post 2nd session, size 4's are too baggy around my buttocks and upper thighs and all my pants are now size 0 - 2.
VISUAL: My thighs feel smoother, especially in the saddle bag area. Let's be 100% real here: I'm not devoid of cellulite and virtually no amount of treatments would make me cellulite-free. Despite hovering at 20% body fat, the majority of my extra weight is concentrated in my thighs and genetically, I'm very predisposed to cellulite. BUT, the SculpSure treatments definitely slimmed the outer part of my thighs and created more definition between my buttocks and the top of my legs. My skin feels smoother than my starting point, and somewhat tighter as well.
CAVEATS: In other SculpSure reviews I've seen, the procedure works exceptionally well on abdominal fat and love handles. When I began my sessions, there were very few (and mixed) reviews on the success of SculpSure on thighs/legs. While I'm over the moon about my results, I do want to say that its important any prospective patient have realistic expectations. My legs still look like "my legs" - just slimmer around the edges :) I'm especially happy with how the results allowed me to get into smaller pants and balanced out my figure. I've always had a very small waist and larger thighs, which can make finding pants that fit a serious challenge. To get them to fit in the legs, they always gapped in the waist with extra fabric. Now, post SculpSure, I feel like all my (new, smaller) pants fit better and more evenly in both my waist and my legs. Yay!
I'm attaching some (unflattering) photos taken by the lovely ladies at Personique which show my results about 5 weeks after my 2nd session. My photos, taken more recently, show my post-12 week (final) result. My exercise routine stayed the same throughout (4-5x week).
I also want to affirm the positive experience I had at Personique at the Domain. The ladies there were wonderful throughout and as I said, I'm continuing to engage with them. I actually signed up for 6 sessions of laser hair removal (paying myself) and am considering another round of SculpSure (this time for my inner thighs). I highly recommend them. :)
Short version: I think this procedure was absolutely WORTH IT for me and I'm contemplating undergoing another couple of sessions on my inner thighs. As a reminder, these two treatments were complementary as part of a Real Friends promotion to get "real people's" opinions of the treatment - so the fact I'm considering paying out of pocket for another couple of sessions on an adjacent area should confirm that I DO believe this procedure is worth the money.
THIGH MEASUREMENTS: I lost a full 1.25 - 1.5 inches in circumference from the widest part of both of my thighs after 2 sessions.
WEIGHT: Fluctuates between 111 - 114 depending on time of month. This is down 2 - 4lbs from my starting point.
PANTS: When I started, my pants were usually a size 2 or 4, and now, 15 weeks post 2nd session, size 4's are too baggy around my buttocks and upper thighs and all my pants are now size 0 - 2.
VISUAL: My thighs feel smoother, especially in the saddle bag area. Let's be 100% real here: I'm not devoid of cellulite and virtually no amount of treatments would make me cellulite-free. Despite hovering at 20% body fat, the majority of my extra weight is concentrated in my thighs and genetically, I'm very predisposed to cellulite. BUT, the SculpSure treatments definitely slimmed the outer part of my thighs and created more definition between my buttocks and the top of my legs. My skin feels smoother than my starting point, and somewhat tighter as well.
CAVEATS: In other SculpSure reviews I've seen, the procedure works exceptionally well on abdominal fat and love handles. When I began my sessions, there were very few (and mixed) reviews on the success of SculpSure on thighs/legs. While I'm over the moon about my results, I do want to say that its important any prospective patient have realistic expectations. My legs still look like "my legs" - just slimmer around the edges :) I'm especially happy with how the results allowed me to get into smaller pants and balanced out my figure. I've always had a very small waist and larger thighs, which can make finding pants that fit a serious challenge. To get them to fit in the legs, they always gapped in the waist with extra fabric. Now, post SculpSure, I feel like all my (new, smaller) pants fit better and more evenly in both my waist and my legs. Yay!
I'm attaching some (unflattering) photos taken by the lovely ladies at Personique which show my results about 5 weeks after my 2nd session. My photos, taken more recently, show my post-12 week (final) result. My exercise routine stayed the same throughout (4-5x week).
I also want to affirm the positive experience I had at Personique at the Domain. The ladies there were wonderful throughout and as I said, I'm continuing to engage with them. I actually signed up for 6 sessions of laser hair removal (paying myself) and am considering another round of SculpSure (this time for my inner thighs). I highly recommend them. :)
Update: 8 weeks post 1st session, 1.5 weeks post 2nd session
Hi all! So sorry for my belated update!
I'm now ~8 weeks past my 1st SculpSure session (July 19th) and 1.5 weeks post my 2nd session (Sept 5th - more on that below).
It's been tricky to track my progress in photos - mostly because I've been forgetful! But I have managed to notice some changes, especially prior to my second session beginning:
~ My largest thigh measurement (including the banana roll area) went DOWN to 21" R, 21.25" L. This is about 0.5" less than my starting point on both legs and the most significant change I've noticed. Yay!
~ My weight at Personique on the Spot just prior to my 2nd session was 112 lbs (!). This is less than my home scale, which has been tracking 114 lbs. Either measurement is great with me and both are less than my starting point (~116 - 118 depending on the day)
~ I have noticed some skin tightening the slightly less depth to my cellulite behind the thighs. This is difficult to measure precisely and hard to photograph without effecting it via lighting, time of day, etc. But subjectively it feels a little more smooth - though not perfect (and I don't expect it to be)
~ Additionally, I've found my pants/workout clothing fitting more loosely in the upper thighs. I have to pull up my workout leggings constantly to keep them from riding down. This is a good problem to have!
All in all, I'm very pleased with my results after just the first session. The results are subtle and probably only really noticeable to me at this stage, but per the items above, I can see a difference. I feel like my thighs are thinner and a bit more streamlined on the saddle bag area.
SESSION 2:
I was due to get my 2nd session of SculpSure at exactly the 6 week mark, but I had to delay by one week after waking up with a tummy bug the day of my appointment. Personique was *wonderful* and very understanding and accommodating considering I had to reschedule at the last minute.
Going in for my 2nd treatment was very similar to my 1st. Christie was my provider again and she is AWESOME. She called me the day before my appointment to remind me of important tips such as making sure I hadn't taken any anti-inflammatory medication (before or after), etc. etc. When I arrived she took progress photos and helped me get situated. She's 100% professional and always makes me feel at ease - which is tricky for someone who is strapped plastic to your most vulnerable areas while you're semi-nude! Most importantly, she is fantastic at talking to you the whole time and making sure you have conversation going to distract you from the discomfort of the SculpSure laser.
Just as last time, I felt the laser was uncomfortable but not unbearable. I would rate my 2nd session as slightly more painful than my first - but its hard to know for sure since they were separated by 7 weeks. I don't experience the laser as pain, so much as twinging/ cramping, sometimes flinching, followed by coolness. It's hard to describe but a bit like having a contraction in a very localized area. I was able to maintain conversation throughout, with the exception of having to take a few deep breaths on my second leg. With both sessions, I felt the first leg/ side went faster and was less painful. It could be that my body became impatient and you're eager to get it over with by the time you're on your second side? Either way, it was totally manageable and I did not have to ask that the laser be turned down. During the very brief moments that I told Christie it was uncomfortable, she did a great job talking me through it, reminding me how much time I had left and swiftly providing humorous conversation instead. Laughter is the best antidote! I believe the laser got up to a 1.2 level, but its possible it went higher. I didn't pay as much attention but I do know Christie did not turn it down at any point.
After my session we talked about aftercare instructions again (massage, lots of hydration, possible side effects to be on the watch for the first 24 hrs, and avoidance of anti-inflammatory medications, etc.). My soreness in the following 2 days felt significantly less than it had after the first session. I felt some soreness when massaging but fine otherwise.
The photos I'm attaching are an hour or so following my 2nd session - so the swelling had just started to set in. I did notice some significant swelling which was very pronounced in the areas that had been treated for about 4 days following treatment. This swelling was only really noticeable if I was wearing something tight, like workout gear, but not noticeable to others in jeans or regular clothing.
I'll do my best to continue measuring and take some backside photos soon!
I'm now ~8 weeks past my 1st SculpSure session (July 19th) and 1.5 weeks post my 2nd session (Sept 5th - more on that below).
It's been tricky to track my progress in photos - mostly because I've been forgetful! But I have managed to notice some changes, especially prior to my second session beginning:
~ My largest thigh measurement (including the banana roll area) went DOWN to 21" R, 21.25" L. This is about 0.5" less than my starting point on both legs and the most significant change I've noticed. Yay!
~ My weight at Personique on the Spot just prior to my 2nd session was 112 lbs (!). This is less than my home scale, which has been tracking 114 lbs. Either measurement is great with me and both are less than my starting point (~116 - 118 depending on the day)
~ I have noticed some skin tightening the slightly less depth to my cellulite behind the thighs. This is difficult to measure precisely and hard to photograph without effecting it via lighting, time of day, etc. But subjectively it feels a little more smooth - though not perfect (and I don't expect it to be)
~ Additionally, I've found my pants/workout clothing fitting more loosely in the upper thighs. I have to pull up my workout leggings constantly to keep them from riding down. This is a good problem to have!
All in all, I'm very pleased with my results after just the first session. The results are subtle and probably only really noticeable to me at this stage, but per the items above, I can see a difference. I feel like my thighs are thinner and a bit more streamlined on the saddle bag area.
SESSION 2:
I was due to get my 2nd session of SculpSure at exactly the 6 week mark, but I had to delay by one week after waking up with a tummy bug the day of my appointment. Personique was *wonderful* and very understanding and accommodating considering I had to reschedule at the last minute.
Going in for my 2nd treatment was very similar to my 1st. Christie was my provider again and she is AWESOME. She called me the day before my appointment to remind me of important tips such as making sure I hadn't taken any anti-inflammatory medication (before or after), etc. etc. When I arrived she took progress photos and helped me get situated. She's 100% professional and always makes me feel at ease - which is tricky for someone who is strapped plastic to your most vulnerable areas while you're semi-nude! Most importantly, she is fantastic at talking to you the whole time and making sure you have conversation going to distract you from the discomfort of the SculpSure laser.
Just as last time, I felt the laser was uncomfortable but not unbearable. I would rate my 2nd session as slightly more painful than my first - but its hard to know for sure since they were separated by 7 weeks. I don't experience the laser as pain, so much as twinging/ cramping, sometimes flinching, followed by coolness. It's hard to describe but a bit like having a contraction in a very localized area. I was able to maintain conversation throughout, with the exception of having to take a few deep breaths on my second leg. With both sessions, I felt the first leg/ side went faster and was less painful. It could be that my body became impatient and you're eager to get it over with by the time you're on your second side? Either way, it was totally manageable and I did not have to ask that the laser be turned down. During the very brief moments that I told Christie it was uncomfortable, she did a great job talking me through it, reminding me how much time I had left and swiftly providing humorous conversation instead. Laughter is the best antidote! I believe the laser got up to a 1.2 level, but its possible it went higher. I didn't pay as much attention but I do know Christie did not turn it down at any point.
After my session we talked about aftercare instructions again (massage, lots of hydration, possible side effects to be on the watch for the first 24 hrs, and avoidance of anti-inflammatory medications, etc.). My soreness in the following 2 days felt significantly less than it had after the first session. I felt some soreness when massaging but fine otherwise.
The photos I'm attaching are an hour or so following my 2nd session - so the swelling had just started to set in. I did notice some significant swelling which was very pronounced in the areas that had been treated for about 4 days following treatment. This swelling was only really noticeable if I was wearing something tight, like workout gear, but not noticeable to others in jeans or regular clothing.
I'll do my best to continue measuring and take some backside photos soon!
Update: 2 weeks post 1st Session
Finally getting around to updating. Today marks 2 weeks since my first SculpSure session which had 2 applicators on my outer thighs (saddle bag type area) and one applicator on the area just below my buttocks (so called "banana rolls").
Stats:
My thighs are measuring at their widest points 22" (L) and 21.5" (R) - which is pretty similar to my baseline.
My thighs felt larger/puffier immediately following and the days after treatment (when my last photos were posted). At that time, all the areas were treated looked more "cellulite-y" than normal - Lol. I don't think the swelling was severe enough for other people to notice. In clothing it was virtually undetectable. In that way, I do think SculpSure lives up to its "lunch hour"/ non-invasive hype.
The areas that were treated were tender to the touch for about a week. The pain was very manageable - similar to a sore muscle feeling. The swelling appears to have gone down back to my baseline. I can't see a huge difference yet, but I was told that optimal results are achieved: 1) after 6-12 weeks from treatment and 2) after two or more consecutive treatments. So in that way, my experience seems in line with my expectations and the information I received about the process.
When I took these pictures, I can observe maybe a slight difference in my outer thighs? It's subtle at this stage, but I look forward to seeing how it continues to evolve as more time passes, and after my 2nd treatment which is currently scheduled for late August.
I've continued to massage approximately 1x per day. I honestly forget to do it now that the soreness has subsided - it served as a reminder to do it! I do not feel any hard nodules forming, which is good news and would require more aggressive massage.
I am continuing to eat healthy, stay hydrated, and exercise 5x week (M-F). I do spend a lot of my strength training time on my legs, so I'm hoping that's also helping my body to clear any dead cells.
Overall its been a smooth, easy experience. I'm looking forward to getting to the final result!
Stats:
My thighs are measuring at their widest points 22" (L) and 21.5" (R) - which is pretty similar to my baseline.
My thighs felt larger/puffier immediately following and the days after treatment (when my last photos were posted). At that time, all the areas were treated looked more "cellulite-y" than normal - Lol. I don't think the swelling was severe enough for other people to notice. In clothing it was virtually undetectable. In that way, I do think SculpSure lives up to its "lunch hour"/ non-invasive hype.
The areas that were treated were tender to the touch for about a week. The pain was very manageable - similar to a sore muscle feeling. The swelling appears to have gone down back to my baseline. I can't see a huge difference yet, but I was told that optimal results are achieved: 1) after 6-12 weeks from treatment and 2) after two or more consecutive treatments. So in that way, my experience seems in line with my expectations and the information I received about the process.
When I took these pictures, I can observe maybe a slight difference in my outer thighs? It's subtle at this stage, but I look forward to seeing how it continues to evolve as more time passes, and after my 2nd treatment which is currently scheduled for late August.
I've continued to massage approximately 1x per day. I honestly forget to do it now that the soreness has subsided - it served as a reminder to do it! I do not feel any hard nodules forming, which is good news and would require more aggressive massage.
I am continuing to eat healthy, stay hydrated, and exercise 5x week (M-F). I do spend a lot of my strength training time on my legs, so I'm hoping that's also helping my body to clear any dead cells.
Overall its been a smooth, easy experience. I'm looking forward to getting to the final result!
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