Victoria
Quezada, from Sacramento, California, took to TikTok to share her traumatic
experience.
She
explained that she decided to try the non-invasive beauty therapy –
CoolSculpting.
CoolSculpting
is a treatment known as cryolipolysis, which freezes fat cells in the targeted
area and kills them.
Supposedly
the treatment can get rid of up to 20-25% of stubborn fat.
Sounds
harmless enough, right?
Victoria
uses her video to serve as a warning for others, claiming that after having the
treatment back in April, she is now scarred for life.
She
is currently considering legal action against the clinic, which she has not named.
Victoria
starts the video with a picture of her two weeks before the therapy, saying
that she never really had a defined jawline, but sort out this treatment
because it was just help define her jaw’s natural shape.
She
says: “Fast forward a week and two ER visits later… here we are.”
Victoria
gives viewers a warning before she reveals her burns, that it is very graphic.
She
says: “My voice is even gone because my throat has swelled so much it’s
affected my vocal chords.”
She
alleges the CoolSculpting left her with blisters and burn underneath her chin,
saying that she doesn’t even have a defined jawline and has been left with an
overall swollen faced.
The
video has garnered over 1.1million views and racked up over 143,000 likes.
People
shared their horror at Victoria’s results, with many saying she should pursue
legal action against the clinic that did her treatment for malpractice.
One
woman, who identified herself as an esthetician, said: “As an esthetician I can
legitimately tell you this was done incorrectly. I have NEVER seen this. Please
contact legal representation immediately.”
Another
said: “COOLSCUPLTING specialist here. I’m so sorry love. My guess is they
forgot the liner and the gel trap which means your skin was not protected.”
Victoria
pleads with people to help her, as she says that it’s really hard for her to
look at herself.
5
Common Elderly Health Issues
1. Chronic health conditions
According
to the National Council on Aging, about 92 percent of seniors have at least one
chronic disease and 77 percent have at least two. Heart disease, stroke,
cancer, and diabetes are among the most common and costly chronic health
conditions causing two-thirds of deaths each year. The National Center for
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion recommends meeting with a
physician for an annual checkup, maintaining a healthy diet and keeping an
exercise routine to help manage or prevent chronic diseases. Obesity is a
growing problem among older adults and engaging in these lifestyle behaviors
can help reduce obesity and associated chronic conditions.
2. Cognitive health
Cognitive
health is focused on a person’s ability to think, learn and remember. The most
common cognitive health issue facing the elderly is dementia, the loss of those
cognitive functions. Approximately 47.5 million people worldwide have
dementia—a number that is predicted to nearly triple in size by 2050. The most
common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease with as many as five million
people over the age of 65 suffering from the disease in the United States.
According to the National Institute on Aging, other chronic health conditions
and diseases increase the risk of developing dementia, such as substance abuse,
diabetes, hypertension, depression, HIV and smoking. While there are no cures
for dementia, physicians can prescribe a treatment plan and medications to
manage the disease.
3. Mental health
According
to the World Health Organization, over 15 percent of adults over the age of 60
suffer from a mental disorder. A common mental disorder among seniors is
depression, occurring in seven percent of the elderly population.
Unfortunately, this mental disorder is often underdiagnosed and undertreated.
Older adults account for over 18 percent of suicides deaths in the United
States. Because depression can be a side effect of chronic health conditions,
managing those conditions help. Additionally, promoting a lifestyle of healthy
living such as betterment of living conditions and social support from family,
friends or support groups can help treat depression.
4. Physical injury
Every
15 seconds, an older adult is admitted to the emergency room for a fall. A
senior dies from falling every 29 minutes, making it the leading cause of
injury among the elderly. Because aging causes bones to shrink and muscle to
lose strength and flexibility, seniors are more susceptible to losing their
balance, bruising and fracturing a bone. Two diseases that contribute to
frailty are osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. However, falls are not inevitable.
In many cases, they can be prevented through education, increased physical
activity and practical modifications within the home.
5. Malnutrition
Malnutrition
in older adults over the age of 65 is often underdiagnosed and can lead to
other elderly health issues, such as a weakened immune system and muscle
weakness. The causes of malnutrition can stem from other health problems
(seniors suffering from dementia may forget to eat), depression, alcoholism,
dietary restrictions, reduced social contact and limited income. Committing to
small changes in diet, such as increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables
and decreasing consumption of saturated fat and salt, can help nutrition issues
in the elderly. There are food services available to older adults who cannot
afford food or have difficulty preparing meals.
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