Body Sculpt Shreveport

The most common statement I hear from my patients is "I wish I had done it sooner." As a 20 year old who is already suffering from this very complex disease, addressing the issue before is gets worse is a good plan. Even at a young age at your weight, serious health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes can begin to develop and will likely worsen with age. To know if surgery is right for you, I recommend you research bariatric surgeons in your area. Look at the reviews by their patients on Google, Real Self and social media. Attend/watch educational seminars by the different surgeons and then book a consultation. You may want to book with more than one doctor to see which one you feel is the best fit for you as a patient. But ultimately, I encourage you to find a surgeon who is a fellow of the ASMBS and has a comprehensive Preoperative and Post-Operative education and support program. Best wishes!

At 5'2" and 185 pounds, your Body Mass Index (BMI) is about 33.8. This BMI would not qualify you for surgery. If you have a BMI between 35 and 40, you can qualify if you have significant health issues related to your weight such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Obstructive Sleep Apnea as examples. If your BMI is over 40, a patient would qualify without documented health issues. If you do have major health issues, I would encourage you to have a consultation with a qualified Bariatric Surgeon and actually get your height measured and weigh at the doctor's office as just a few pounds can make a big difference and sometimes home scales are not accuarate.

Although the treatment can be very hot, the machine is completely adjustable so that each treatment can be customized to the tolerance of the patient.  Unless you had some preexisting skin sensitivity which would not allow you to tolerate it even on the lowest intensity.

Another issue is hair.  You should have been completely shaven as hair can cause arcing with the unit which can be painful.

I would recommend contacting the provider and speaking with the MD that should be supervising the treatments if you don't get an answer to these issues.

We have chosen to use the BTL Vanquish ME equipment in my practice.  I believe it has proven to be more effective than other non-surgical options based upon the research.  One reason is the size of the equipment.  The Vanquish covers a much larger surface of the treatment area than laser or "cold sculpt" options.  This offers a greater circumference reduction - on average 2" around the middle for an abdomen or back treatment. Results will vary, of course and pre and post treatment recommendations should be followed for best results.  Our practice also follows our treatments with the BTL Cellutone massage which make the results better and change of "tender fat deposit spots" lower after the treatments.

Best wishes,

Dr. M

Vanquish is not recommended while breastfeeding.  I would discontinue your treatment until you are no longer breast feeding, and I would recommend letting your pediatrician know.

Congratulations on your new baby.

Dr. M