truSculpt is a nonsurgical body contouring treatment that uses monopolar radiofrequency energy to destroy fat cells in the subcutaneous fat layer, just below the skin. It's commonly used to sculpt areas of the body like the abdomen, flanks (love handles), and thighs.
The radiofrequency energy heats pockets of unwanted fat cells until they’re too damaged to survive, and the body flushes them out through the lymphatic system over the next 12 weeks.
The heat may also result in some mild skin tightening and a temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite.
Cutera, its manufacturer, points to a clinical study showing a 24% reduction in fat thickness from a single truSculpt treatment, as measured by ultrasound. Depending on your fat reduction goals and the amount of excess fat you have, you may need an additional treatment 12 weeks later, to see the results you want.
This treatment is part of the truSculpt family, which includes the older truSculpt 3D. While the 3D device has two handpieces, truSculpt has six, so it can simultaneously treat multiple areas.
One advantage of truSculpt over other body sculpting treatments is that it's FDA-cleared to treat patients with a body mass index (BMI) over 30. While it's not a weight-loss treatment, it has no BMI restrictions. It's also suitable for patients of all skin types.
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