How do you know when this needs to be replaced? Does the gel gradually disappear over time?
258470
Yes, the gel does disappear. I usually replace it when there's just a small layer of dried up gel (I buy the big container and refill this smaller one), which it takes about a month before I need to replace it.
258471
Yes, disappears/gradually evaporates/dries up. Whatever you want to call it, the amount of gel continues to go away until there's not much left. I moved and threw it out before it was completely gone (or dried out) so I can't tell you what the final stage looks like. I ended up throwing mine out because I could barely smell anything after a few months.
854553
I left the original gel on and seamed fine, worked a few more times till i had to use more.
780008
It went away fairly quickly. I have had mine for a few years and they still look brand new
2175449
It constantly changes because of when they package the gel but I got mine on April 23rd 2014 and it expires in October 2016--so roughly a 2.5 year shelf life
1317103
In my experience when they get old the gel solidifies. If it's at normal viscosity you can consider it fresh.
1036999
How long have you had the creams. Creams will go bad after a while. If they smell bad I would definitely stop using them.
1546927
It depends on it's condition. If the gel coat is intact it will restore it to near new.
1053010
I have not had to replace it yet. I've had one in my kitchen since the beginning of September and not many beads have dissolved...still about 7/8 full.
2050766
I replace the tip as soon as it starts showing some wear, usually around 2 -3 weeks of daily use.
282697
A few weeks, I think they suggest replacing it every two weeks, but I've used it for six weeks with no complaints from my pup. Depends on weather and usage I would guess also.
1623086
I use the pads that came with the unit. I didn't think of using gel because my physical therapist doesn't. I will have to change the pads soon though because I can feel them being less and less sticky every time I use them.
1469022
I never had your problem - I have had mine for a couple years and love it - got another tub so I can make larger batches. If yours does not freeze and you have followed all the directions to a T may I suggust your tub may be faulty. I read elsewhere that the gel inside it can go bad, don't know why but occasionally it does. May want to check that out.
1253166
I've had mine for a couple of years and still looks normal and performs well. I'm thinking about replacing it simply because I don't want to use it and find out it's gone bad. (I keep it in the freezer which extends shelf life considerably.)
946775
Sorry but I have only had mine for a couple of months so don't know if it should be replaced. Your skin is the best evidence.
318746
It's recommended that you change out your reagents every year but I believe that can be extended if it's kept in a cool dark environment with the cap on tight. I will keep mine for 2 years and replace it.
203559
I've just been using the lift gel. I started about 2 years ago and don't think that I would ever replace it. I'm sorry, I'm not sure about the serum, I've not used it.
314451
It's usually some sort of distilled water inside. Gel would mean the interior has a semisolid, which isn't the case.