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PAIN Arrives a Few Days Later... - Shelby Twp, MI
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The procedure wasn't 'painful' but...
Shelby1723March 2, 2011
$1,400
The procedure wasn't 'painful' but definitely uncomfortable. I had below my bellybutton done - the post-pregnancy pooch I cannot seem to lose by 4 days a week at the gym and a relatively healthy diet. (although I need to lose a few pounds all over if that makes a difference). A few days after, I started getting prickling and shooting pain in the treated area. The skin was very bruised, but healing fine - no redness or irritation appeared there. Yet the nerve endings feel like they are on fire! Like bee stings randomly all over. It's very difficult to focus on work, kids, even to sleep and Advil does nothing to help. I was told to try Aspercreme topical lotion - but again, no help. I will be calling again... hoping to see if there is anything to help.
UPDATED FROM Shelby1723
Thankfully the pain subsided and it now feels like...
Shelby1723March 9, 2011
Thankfully the pain subsided and it now feels like the area is just sunburned (no redness or irritation on the skin though), which I can definitely handle. I really think the company marketing this product needs to edit their claims of "No Pain". Simply wasn't true in my case.
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April 13, 2011
Funny I'm having all this and more..They tell me I'm in the .004% of patients..very rare..
I am ready to scream .oh no wait I have..its been over a week ..they say it should only be one more week..
Ugh
I am ready to scream .oh no wait I have..its been over a week ..they say it should only be one more week..
Ugh
April 18, 2011
The pain/sensitivity will pass after about two weeks. I had Zeltiq on my lower abdomen on 4/2. I have a fairly high pain threshold so I was completely unprepared when they first put the attachment on. The look on my face must have been alarming because the nurse asked if I wanted her to remove it. I'm stubborn (plus I'd already prepaid for two treatments) so I said no. The first three or four minutes were horrific. It hurt like hell. After about five minutes it then got really cold so it became just uncomfortable. When they took it off after an hour my stomach was frozen into the shape of the applicator. It went down pretty quickly and I was fine the rest of the day.
Two days later the weirdness began. I started getting sharp intermittent pains in the area, but even worse was the extreme sensitivity to anything brushing against the skin. I tried wearing a light silk fabric, but the whooshing across my skin was unbearable. What ended up being the most comfortable was a snug Lycra camisole, mostly because it stayed pressed against my skin and didn't move. At home I just wore a sports bra and my husband's boxer shorts pulled down low.
This went on for a good ten days and it's now a lot better. I've noticed some improvement in the area. It's flatter and when I squeeze it together it's not as thick.
Hang in there, it will pass!
Two days later the weirdness began. I started getting sharp intermittent pains in the area, but even worse was the extreme sensitivity to anything brushing against the skin. I tried wearing a light silk fabric, but the whooshing across my skin was unbearable. What ended up being the most comfortable was a snug Lycra camisole, mostly because it stayed pressed against my skin and didn't move. At home I just wore a sports bra and my husband's boxer shorts pulled down low.
This went on for a good ten days and it's now a lot better. I've noticed some improvement in the area. It's flatter and when I squeeze it together it's not as thick.
Hang in there, it will pass!
April 5, 2014
I agree with you 100%. When reading this it was like you were talking about me. I get 4 free treatment because the first session did nothing. I can add that I have not had a period in over a year. well surprise. I started my period. I had it for about 5 months. Then it stopped. I'm really scared to do the 3 session (free) because of the awful pinching and pain. The first session did nothing.
May 12, 2011
Ayone had any positive results yet from zeltiq?? Very curios to see how you are all doing now?
May 14, 2011
It's been a little over a month since my first Zeltiq treatment on my abdomen. I definitely can see results! I have less belly fat, and I haven't changed my diet or started exercising, so it has to be because of the Zeltiq. I plan another session in a few weeks and will repost then.
June 3, 2011
Had my second session on May 28. Although I knew what to expect, it was still pretty awful for the first few minutes. About four days afterward, the pain and tingling started up again. I know it should only last a week so I'm not too concerned. I bought a few of these really high-waisted control top panties from Walmart for $9. They're super snug and go up to the bottom of my bra. They are a lifesaver!
It's still too early to see any changes from the second session, but I'm optimistic that my stomach will get even flatter than the first time.
It's still too early to see any changes from the second session, but I'm optimistic that my stomach will get even flatter than the first time.
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