I got second-degree burns from jaw-sculpting surgery to give me a thinner face, I might be scarred for life & can’t talk

Victoria Quezada, from Sacramento, California, shared her traumatic experience with CoolSculpting on TikTok, aiming to warn others about the potential risks. In her video, she revealed that after undergoing the non-invasive beauty treatment in April, she has been left with permanent scars.

Victoria is considering legal action against the clinic, which she has not named. She begins her video with a picture taken two weeks before the therapy, explaining that she never had a defined jawline and sought the treatment to enhance her natural shape.She recounts her ordeal: “Fast forward a week and two ER visits later… here we are.” She cautions viewers about the graphic nature of the content before showing her burns. “My voice is even gone because my throat has swelled so much it’s affected my vocal cords,” she says.Victoria claims that the CoolSculpting treatment left her with blisters and burns under her chin, resulting in a swollen face rather than a defined jawline.

The video has garnered over 1.1 million views and 143,000 likes, with many viewers expressing their support and urging her to take legal action.An esthetician commented, “As an esthetician, I can legitimately tell you this was done incorrectly. I have NEVER seen this. Please contact legal representation immediately.

” Another CoolSculpting specialist suggested, “My guess is they forgot the liner and the gel trap, which means your skin was not protected.”Victoria pleads for help, admitting it’s challenging to look at herself after the treatment.CoolSculpting, a cryolipolysis procedure, freezes fat cells in the targeted area to eliminate them, supposedly reducing up to 20-25% of stubborn fat. While it sounds harmless enough,

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Victoria’s experience highlights the importance of ensuring proper procedures and protection during such treatments.