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Which do I do first, CoolSculpting or gastric banding?

I’m 50 and about to do either gastric sleeve or banding in the next 6-month to lose approx. lose 30 kgs (also because I have degenerative bones in my ankles), but I do have big upper arms, and I’m nervous that I might get flabby skin. Should I look into CoolSculpting to reduce the fat on my arms before the gastric surgery?

CoolSculpting vs CryoDefine?

I have had consultations in Australia with 2 different systems. The CryoDefine is new here, but in many Australian Skin clinics (chain). It has 2 heads, and say they can do 2 areas at the same time. Can the upper & lower abdomen to be done simultaneously? I would have thought you could not ‘suck up’ as much fat if the applicators were placed side by side? CryoDefine said 2-3 treatments would be required. The CoolSculpting Consultant said that they can’t tell until the full 12 weeks is over.

Is swelling, bruises & hardness normal 3 days after lip filler injections?

Hi! I got 1 syringe of fillers injected into my lips on Friday. It is now Monday, so it has been 3 days. My smile looks different, almost like the joker and I’m hoping that is only due to the swelling. I know the bruises will go away but how long should I wait for my smile to go back to normal and the swelling to fully reduce before I get worried? Also, when will the stiffness of my upper lip go away?

What should I do about intense abdominal pain after CoolSculpting?

I had CoolSculpting done on my abdomen yesterday, and I believe I am having an abnormal amount of pain. I’ve done a lot of reading and it seems there is usually mild discomfort three days after the procedure if people get any mild pain at all. However, I’ve been in bed in pain since the procedure yesterday. I have very high pain tolerance and during the procedure was not painful at all, which is why I’m so surprised I’m having this much pain. I don’t know how I’m going to go to work tomorrow.