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Cavi Lipo On Abdomen
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Cavi Lipo On Abdomen
$600
I had lipo back last year on my arms and thighs (see my other review). I was pleased with my arms, felt like I wasted money on my thighs, and now I’m on to my next project: my abdomen.
Like many who have had lipo, I gained some weight (exactly 11lbs), and it went elsewhere. For me, it went to my stomach, breasts, and face. I was going to get lipo in those areas, but I really don’t have the time for recovery. I found a place that had a special on cavitation lipo. I went and all was going well (as in zero pain) until the therapist brought out this roller she uses for massage. She said she has seen better results when she used it than when she did the machine alone. I’m all for good results, but oh boy did that hurt! It’s the next day and I am sooooo sore!
I will say that it got some results! I was about 1” down around my waist immediately after the procedure. So, I bought 9 more sessions that I plan to get a week apart since all of the research says the best results are done with 10 sessions or so.
So I will keep you guys updated on the progress! Hopefully, this isn’t a parlor trick...
Like many who have had lipo, I gained some weight (exactly 11lbs), and it went elsewhere. For me, it went to my stomach, breasts, and face. I was going to get lipo in those areas, but I really don’t have the time for recovery. I found a place that had a special on cavitation lipo. I went and all was going well (as in zero pain) until the therapist brought out this roller she uses for massage. She said she has seen better results when she used it than when she did the machine alone. I’m all for good results, but oh boy did that hurt! It’s the next day and I am sooooo sore!
I will say that it got some results! I was about 1” down around my waist immediately after the procedure. So, I bought 9 more sessions that I plan to get a week apart since all of the research says the best results are done with 10 sessions or so.
So I will keep you guys updated on the progress! Hopefully, this isn’t a parlor trick...
Replies (4)
July 27, 2020
So...how were the results of your remaining 9 cavitation sessions? I'm contemplating doing this myself.
July 28, 2020
Unfortunately, they were not much better. I would lose an inch and then gain some or all of it back by the next session (they were spaced three days apart). I got down to 34" around my waist by the second to last session. The last session, I went from 36 to 35, and that was it. So, in all, I went from 38" to 35".
I will say the waist training did much of the work for those sessions that got me down to 34". She had me wearing it for most of the day and taking it off for our sessions. It just wasn't anything sustainable. By the time I stopped wearing that uncomfortable waist trainer, my body went back to what it was. The last session proved that because I walked in the door two inches higher than the previous session's ending.
This is a good idea for an event or something for which you want instant results, but it's not the best option for long-term results. While it was relaxing (except when she used the roller), the whole ordeal was a temporary fix.
March 14, 2021
Hi. I am an esthetician and massage therapist, and I do cavitation treatments. The key to success for myself and my clients has been to develop a healthy lymphatic system through diet and exercise. I do lymphatic drainage before I start my sessions of cavitation. I remind my clients to eat light, anti-inflammatory foods the day before, day of service, and day after. We move towards eliminating the inflammatory foods in their diet too, with a dietician. My clients get their heart rates up for at least 30 minutes after their service. A well functioning lymphatic system eliminates the melted fat. If someone has a sluggish lymphatic system, their body will re-absorb the melted fat in the remaining functioning fat cells. So, those are the keys to our success. Anti-inflammatory foods, exercise to stimulate the blood and lymph circulation, weekly treatments, measurements and progression photos. You may be the same weight, but smaller. Fat weighs less than muscle.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
UPDATED FROM mj04
7 days post
Second Session
I had my second session yesterday evening. Thankfully, I maintained an inch or so of the loss from the first session. There was not as much pain as she didn’t use the roller as hard/long. The therapist encouraged me to use lipo cream (that cream that’s supposed to make you sweat more) and a waist trainer to help with the results. I can see what she might mean because when I got my actual lipo, wearing that garment was the number one takeaway. So I went ahead and ordered a waist trainer online.
This time I lost about a half inch - maybe a little more - at the conclusion of the session. This will definitely be a sllllooooow process if I’m getting less than an inch off each week. I have gone ahead and scheduled out the rest of my appts; I made sure that I left three days between each one as directed. Some sessions will have more time between them due to availability at the office. I will wait a few sessions before I post again so hopefully more dramatic results will be visible.
This time I lost about a half inch - maybe a little more - at the conclusion of the session. This will definitely be a sllllooooow process if I’m getting less than an inch off each week. I have gone ahead and scheduled out the rest of my appts; I made sure that I left three days between each one as directed. Some sessions will have more time between them due to availability at the office. I will wait a few sessions before I post again so hopefully more dramatic results will be visible.
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UPDATED FROM mj04
1 month post
Definitely working - not sure how well
I finished my 5th session two days ago. I have been losing faith in the deal overall because I don’t see this getting me under 30” in the next five sessions. I am down to about 35” around my waist now - after starting at about 38” before the first session. My clothes (mainly pants) feel a little looser and I can definitely see a difference in my pics, but we are at about a month of consistent sessions and only three inches off. Maybe my expectations are too high?
I use the lipo cream the therapist suggested along with a sweat band around my stomach when I walk my dog, which is what I do for exercise. I sent back the waist trainer bc it was uncomfortable. I have no idea how people wear those! Aside from that, nothing has changed in terms of my diet and exercise. I still drink about a gallon or more of water a day. My diet isn’t bad, but I drink pop every other day or so and like carbs in my meals (pasta and potatoes). I have updated pics from my last session that compare from the first session.
I use the lipo cream the therapist suggested along with a sweat band around my stomach when I walk my dog, which is what I do for exercise. I sent back the waist trainer bc it was uncomfortable. I have no idea how people wear those! Aside from that, nothing has changed in terms of my diet and exercise. I still drink about a gallon or more of water a day. My diet isn’t bad, but I drink pop every other day or so and like carbs in my meals (pasta and potatoes). I have updated pics from my last session that compare from the first session.
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July 15, 2019
How many total procedures do they say is needed? Thanks for sharing your journey. I’ve been looking at this procedure as well but for my legs
September 27, 2019
Can we get an update? I read that it takes a few months to see the full results.
October 4, 2019
Don't feel disheartened. To be honest, people don't even lose 8 inches with traditional under the knife liposuction. I recently had liposuction and my doctor told me that is more so about body contour than numbers.
October 22, 2019
Don’t get discouraged! Your water intake plays a major part in your results as well! There are a few other services that go hand and hand with cavitation that make it way more effective! I had a post op client today and she received my Elite Signature Wrap and she lost 3 inches today!
February 27, 2021
Thanks! The lowest inch measurement was 34". Not bad for not making any real major lifestyle changes (I drank more water and wore a waist trainer for a while), but I wouldn't recommend this unless the person is already pretty slim and only wants to lose and inch or so quickly. The inch loss is not permanent.
February 27, 2021
There is no such thing as a diet or an exercise program, there is only lifestyle change that includes both as a new life, as a new you. Your problem is your diet and activity level. Nothing is a magic bullet. You have to change the way you eat and your activity level needs to be increased by at least 500%. Walking the dog is close to doing nothing. You need a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a week for six months. Then once you have reached that point you should be at 300 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity. Weight loss is from your diet which is 75% of it and exercise is the last 20% with 5% for genetics.
February 27, 2021
If I did all of that, I wouldn't be thinking about cavi lipo... or any lipo for that matter. Lol This review was for what cavi lipo did/didn't do on its own.
February 27, 2021
But my point is that you can use The RF system while doing all that to accelerate and assist with targeting specific fat deposits. That system will never, ever work without coupling it with diet and exercise.
Thanks for sharing your review with the RealSelf community! Can't wait to see the rest of your progress!