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Satisfaction
 
100% 100 TriActive Cellulite Treatment 5
100% 100 Lipotherme 5
100% 100 ProLipo 5
100% 100 Laser Liposuction 5
100% 100 Plastic Surgery 5
88% 88 Zeltiq 4
83% 83 Thermage Body Shape 4
82% 82 SmartLipo 5
77% 77 Velashape & Velasmooth 4
75% 75 Accent XL 4
66% 66 Liposhifting 3
60% 60 CoolLipo 4
57% 57 SmoothShapes 3
50% 50 LipoLite 4
50% 50 SlimLipo 4
Laser Body Contouring
There are so many new technologies and methods now available for body contouring, both invasive and non-invasive, its hard to know which is right for you. Actual patients are invited to post their personal treatment experience with body contouring procedures and if your thinking about body contouring, please take a look at what others have to say. Please follow our Community Guidelines for posting any reviews.
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11 of 12 people found this review helpful
 Results were so-so. I would recommend it though
Fullerton, CA
February 14, 2009
Treatment: Liposhifting
Pain Level: No Pain
Location: Hips/Thighs
I Would Do It Again! 
I was really nervous about embarking on any type of treatment surgery or no surgery. My doctor [more]
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 Zeltiq... I'm sold!
Yorba Linda, CA
August 05, 2010
Treatment: Zeltiq
Pain Level: Moderate
Location: Stomach
I Would Do It Again! 
Had it done on my lower abdomen; one on each side, total 2 hrs. Did it 5 wks. ago & very happy [more]
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 SmartLipo is the way to go!
Boulder, CO
July 22, 2010
Treatment: SmartLipo
Pain Level: Mild
Location: Multiple Areas
I Would Do It Again! 
I've been active my entire life and have always felt insecure about a few areas of fat on my body [more]
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
 Zeltiq really works.
Charlotte, NC
July 14, 2010
Treatment: Zeltiq
Pain Level: No Pain
Location: Stomach
I Would Do It Again! 
I had 2 treatments on lower abdomen and one on the upper on the same day. I have this round "bagel" [more]
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 Don't waste your money
San Antonio, TX
July 09, 2010
Treatment: Zeltiq
Pain Level: No Pain
Location: Stomach
 
I had the zeltiq procedure done on my abdonmen and love handles. I am 5’6” tall and weigh 132lbs [more]
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Q: How is laser liposuction different from standard liposuction?

Laser Liposuction is less invasive than standard lipo. To... [Read More]

Q: Who should perform a body contouring procedure?

Its critical to go to an experienced surgeon. To help... [Read More]

Q: How much does LipoLite Cost? Whats the treatment like?

LipoLite is the device made by Syneron for laser... [Read More]