Sculpsure applicator placement - Did she make a mistake, or do providers have success with this placement?

The most important principle in applicator placement is that there is a sufficient amount of fat within the applicator so that there is constant contact with the skin and the laser head. Placement depends on what areas need to be treated and are generally customized to each individual. Your placement, to target your abs, sounds standard. In my experience treating the abdomen, the applicators are generally placed horizontally.

Thank you for your question. Your provider was likely trying to focus on the fat because it sounds like you have limited pockets of stubborn fat. Always work with a board certified facial plastic surgeon and their medical team. Please remain patient for the results.
Best wishes,

There are many different combinations that you can place the applicators.  The belly button can be avoided by using the little spacer that connects two separate brackets, or use the special bracket that has a wider gap.  As long as the brackets are fitted to get more "pillows", you should have great results.