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Undecided on Zeltiq

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I had 3 sessions of zeltiq done a week ago on my...

3229anonAugust 16, 2010
$1,650

I had 3 sessions of zeltiq done a week ago on my lower stomach and sides. While its too soon to know if it was worth it or not, my concern is for the side effects I'm currently feeling. My experience during the 3 hour session was fine, I was even able to take naps in between the sessions (lights were dimmed and soft music playing).

Days 1-4 after my sessions were uneventful - my stomach was numb to the touch just like I was told it would be with no brusing. However in days 5-7, I am feeling constant pins and needles with some intermittent sharper pains (not unbearable but really annoying especially when it keeps me from sleeping). When I get the sharper pains, I also get prickly chills down my leg (reminds me of how shingles felt). Anyone else have similar experiences and if so how long did this sensation last?

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Sharon at RealSelf
August 17, 2010

Thanks for sharing your story. Dr. Weiner mentioned persistent numbness in his article on Zeltiq but nothing about sharp pains. Have you asked your doctor about this?

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Dr. Steven Weiner
August 24, 2010
At a recent conferenc, some doctors have noted that there have been some people which have sharper pains. These all resolve after a couple weeks. There was no explaination why some people got this. I have had only 1 in hundreds of treatments performed.
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Sharon at RealSelf
October 28, 2010

Hi -- Just wanted to check in and see how you're doing now? DId the sharp pains ever subside?

Atlanta3745
December 14, 2010
Hi i recently had a seesion done and i also am experiencing the prickly needle and pins sensation. How many days before your pain went away?
Los Angeles1026
February 8, 2011
I had sharp pains starting at day 6, called my surgeon who said, "this is normal."

I'm at day 10 and the sharper pain has subsided -- I just have itchiness and some soreness in the treated area. I've been told to expect that by Saturday -- two weeks -- this largely goes away.

My strong hunch is our experience is the norm.
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Stephanie Mobile
March 17, 2011
Now that it's been longer do you see much of a difference? I have been watching this for a couple months and am interested in Zeltiq - I have an appointment for a consultation in a week but I am really hoping I can loose at least an inch off my belly bulge and I don't want to waste the money if no one is getting that kind of result...Thank You!
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