We did our first 5 cases this week using the Zeltiq. It is a very simple system to use and almost to the point of being idiot proof. Our patients were happy with it and I had no complaints of pain from them. They do tell me it is a strange sensation and at its worst a cold pinching feeling. No one rated the discomfort higher than a 2/10 for pain and that was only during the initial phase when the skin was cooling and the skin was going numb.

I have talked to one of the patients and she was 3 days post treatment. She stated that the area felt like "pins and needles". It was not keeping her from any of her normal activities but was a little irritation to her during the day, She has been able to sleep fine and has not used any pain medications for it.

The jury is still out to see how it actually performs. It will take at least 1 month to start seeing results and up to 4 months to have the final outcome. So far the only thing I can say is that my patients are happy with it so far and are excited to see it work but we must be patient and give the process time.


Lornell E. Hansen II, M.D.
Owner / Medical Director
LazaDerm Skincare Centres
Sioux Falls and Sioux City