CoolSculpting

After 4 months & $5,000.00, I can confidently say there is no difference in my abdomen. I had upper and lower abdomen done. The process was uncomfortable, not painful. My belly felt numb for about a month (kind of like novocaine for a tooth). The bruising and swelling was bad for 48 hours and lasted about 10 days. It was not worth the high cost. I really wanted to believe this worked because it was a noninvasive option but it did not work.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I had this done also in Vancouver, Washington, which included three areas and the tummy, with no results. When I waited the three months with nothing happing, I went to see them, and they were gone. Has anyone heard of a law suit about this? I cannot afford to throw money away either.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

They had a Mother's Day sale ($700 instead of $1400) so I thought I'd try it. I was trusting mainly because they say it is "FDA approved."

First of all, it hurt! They don't tell you that. Secondly, they put the responsibility on YOU saying you must massage several times a day and drink lots of extra water in order to make it work. They don't tell you that ahead of time, either. Then they cover themselves by telling you that you probably won't see a difference until about three months but they do not schedule a follow-up appointment for that time. I weighed 130 lbs (I'm 5'5") and then and I weigh 130 lbs now (August 2017). There isn't one fraction of a difference. I might as well have thrown my money in the trash.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Save your money; it is a scam. It only works if you have a perfect shape already. I forked out $1800.00, in Gulfport, MS at a Pass Road doctor's office. I did not have a paper thin loss in fat or an ounce loss of weight. They do not take measurements or weight. Only rigged fake photos. Spend your money on new clothes to make you feel better.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I thought I was investing my $4,000 in something that was a legitimate way of losing the fat around my stomach and upper thigh area. I wasted it all. I lost nothing in my stomach or thigh area. I went back to the where I had the procedure done after four months and was measured. It was confirmed that I lost no circumference at all.

The person who was the representative for the Zeltiq machines, the person who performed the procedure and myself attended the second appointment. I was told at my first appointment, that "I was an excellent candidate" and that "I would only need one treatment round" to achieve great results. The lady who represented the Zeltiq also measured me and then told me that I must have "stubborn fat," and that I would need another session.

From the first appointment and being told I had the "ideal" fat to a few months later being told I had the "wrong" type of fat and would need more sessions, I was disillusioned. I said to the staff that I felt that they only wanted my money and was immediately told that they can't guarantee any fat loss at all. This was different from when I was at the first appointment.

I couldn't afford to waste this amount of money and can't stop kicking myself. I researched all I could about this procedure before I undertook it, and spoke to two different companies. To be honest, I can't see how it works for anyone now that I have been through the procedure. My advice, invest your money in liposuction or something else which will work.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I had the treatment at the end of February, and I am disappointed. Overall, the results are minimal for the cost of the treatment. In my experience, the information provided was somewhat misleading. The swelling and bruising lasted about seven weeks and during that time I was unable to wear regular clothes, which made it challenging to dress for work. I resumed my exercise routine but had to stop because it was painful and had to see the dermatologist associated with the clinic.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I had the procedure done in January of 2017. I have been waiting to see results but saw nothing by May. So I went back to the office and was told they can definitely see improvement, but before I went into the office, I took measurements and 143 went to 144.4, 27 went to 31 and a 1/2, and 31 went to 35 and a 1/2. Then I was told, "I suggest that we do another large on the bottom." I did not pay $2,175.00 to pay even more to see "NO" results. I was the told they could get the priced reduced from $1,400 down to $980 for a second try. This, I thought, was so crazy!

I was not happy at all so I emailed a Product Support Specialist and this is want I was told:

Sorry to hear about your unhappy patient. CoolSculpting is going to affect all patients differently. As stated in ZELTIQ consent form: "Clinical studies have shown that the CoolSculpting procedure will naturally remove fat cells but, as with most procedures, visible results will vary from person to person." The reason for no appreciable results can be multi-fold: even though some patients may indeed be non-responders, most other causes can be managed, such as patient expectation, patient selection, number of treatments prescribed, applicator selection, applicator placement, etc.

Please, do not waste your money because it "DOES NOT" work and once you pay the first installment it will continue, FAKE!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I am an active guy, but can't get rid of some trouble areas on my flanks/love handles, so I started looking for another option outside the gym. I read a bunch of reviews for CoolSculpting and was slightly worried it wouldn't work for me, but honestly, couldn't be happier. I didn't think I was noticing that much of a difference until I tried on a tighter shirt of mine and felt really good in it.

Also, it's so important to see your before and after photos. I was really particular about doing this with the doctor because I saw a lot of people didn't see a difference until they looked at their before and after. The best part about the treatment was there was no down time. The fact that I didn't have to take off from work was really important to me. I just needed a little something to help with my sides, and this was just what I needed.

I did call around to a few places and found a doctor that I trusted. I think that's important, too. CoolSculpting worked for me.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am very disappointed. I was so excited about finally losing my belly fat. I'm two months in, and there is absolutely zero change. Now I'm stuck with the bill. Depressed and disappointed. Not only do I have this bill, I also signed up to the gym for good results.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I'm 47, and healthy. I weight train and trail run, and I eat a mostly vegan diet. I dropped 20 pounds in 1.5 years, but my tummy bulge wouldn't budge.

I researched CoolSculpting then decided to go for a consultation. The nurse spent time pinching my belly, and then I was told I was the perfect candidate. I signed up for a treatment.

The session was great. The nurse was knowledgeable, took great care, even though it hurt like hell, and kept saying how fantastic my abs were going to look. My bulge/fat entered the suction devices with no problem, which left me feeling excited that so much was going to be treated.

After eight weeks of soreness and swelling, ten weeks and more of numbness, and three months of waiting, I saw zero results. I went in for my check up, took the "after" photos, and even the nurse couldn't see any results. She explained that she would contact the management and have them give me a call.

Management called, alright. They explained that sometimes some people's fat is more stubborn than others and that a "smooth sculpting" session would do the trick. They offered me another treatment free of charge. This would involved plates as opposed to suctions, which would be less painful and no swelling. I had nothing to lose, so I agreed to make a second appointment.

When I arrived, I spoke with the nurse who told me that would have to use the suctions again on my flanks. That did not make me happy. The suctions hurts like hell, and the massage afterwards is worse. It was then I realized that I would just be wasting time and suffering major discomfort for something that probably wasn't going to work.

Then I spoke with a higher manager who offered me laser hair removal instead! No thanks. Now I'm waiting to see if I will be compensated for this $4,000 treatment, in which I plan to use on laser lipo.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I have had three areas treated and have had no luck in seeing any kind of changes. My stomach area actually looks worse because the top suction cups made what they called "nodules" with my fat cells.

I went in for my before and after picture review, and it was very obvious that this treatment did not work on me. I spent $5,000 on these treatments and believe that something should be done besides me getting two calls from a nurse saying that Corporate said nothing is going to be done.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend