Fat freezing to get rid of your stubborn belly fat isn't this too good to be true?...
First a bit of storytime on how I ended up here!
I've been hearing some amazing results from a friend who tried cool sculpting and she could get a flat stomach just in time for her vacation.
She used the same well-known clinic (not this clinic) that I get laser hair removal from. So vanity got the best of me so while I was in, I was curious and got a quote... they quoted me $3000~ for fat freezing my belly pouch (2 placements on either side - one session) and here I see this amazing Groupon deal for Toronto Beauty Centre for $160 for 2 sessions - one placement in the middle each time, what a deal. And I was like it's so cheap in comparison, worth a try? For reference, I'll say I'm perhaps skinny fat, according to a smart scale (not super accurate) 27%~ body fat.
I didn't notice any results from the first time nor the second time (they actually measured me and there was no change in a about a months time). I've heard you need to wait a least a month to flush out the fat - it's been over half a year since the treatments and I don't see any significant difference that can be attributed to this.
And the esthetician or is it the owner on the second time trying to tell me to come in for other fat treatments when there are not even incremental results... uh no thank you, nice try I see you! 2 stars instead of 1 because they weren't unpleasant to deal with but it just didn't work for me.
Working out and eating healthy probably would be a faster approach than these sessions... as you need to wait in between sessions to book.
By the way, this machine doesn't have the 'cool sculpting' branding but some alternative that isn't as effective compared to my friend's results.
What to expect, it was slightly uncomfortable - vacuum-like suction on my fat for freezing and held for a while but it wasn't at all too bad.
Anyways the first time I was there, the receptionist ran the machine on me, who didn't look like she was an esthetician or had training since she was dressed more casual instead of clinic wear that I'm used to. While I was waiting I chatted with a woman who was there for her second time and she didn't see any noticeable difference. Well, I guess you get what you paid for.
But you know it sounds too good to be true:
to pay so little and be able to target the area for fat loss instead of letting Mother Nature choose the worse areas to get rid of when you shed weight.
I say save your money and get your butt in the gym or if you're on a time crunch and must need it for a special occasion and got the dough, treat yourself and splurge somewhere else that's more credible and would give you more reassurance.
With these things it's all about lifestyle - If you don't maintain healthy eating habits/exercise, you'll end up going back to the original fat level, like my friend after indulging in her trip. read more