Can non-licensed persons perform this treatment?

Thank you for your question.Happy New Year!Sculpsure is a noninvasive 1060nm diode laser treatment that removes up to 25% of stubborn fat in the treated area in 25 minutes.It is FDA approved for the abdomen and flanks. It is safe if you get pregnant in the future.



The body contouring effects are seen in as quick as six weeks with final results at 12 weeks.



The results are permanent as long as you maintain your weight and health.



The laser targets and destroys the fat cells only which are then naturally removed from the body. Since the laser does not affect the skin or muscle it can be used on all skin colors and there has been no reported incidents of burns when treated by a properly trained physician. It is protective since it alternates heating and cooling.



It has four applicators that can be customized to treat the areas of stubborn fat.



If a second treatment is needed we wait at least six weeks and usually closer to 12.





If you notice lumps after (which I've never seen) I would recommend massage. You should also alert your surgeon.  No compression garment required.





There is no downtime and you can resume your normal activities right after the treatment. There may be some soreness in the area for a few days for which you can take ibuprofen or tylenol. A cold compress can also be used.





Sculpsure is not used for skin tightening however some of our patients have seen this. If more skin tightening is needed we have combined this with thermi or Ulthera for a complete treatment. Sculpsure is recommended for stubborn areas of fat that are not being lost by diet and exercise. It is not a weight loss treatment





Since I have both a coolsculpting and sculpsure I am working on protocols of utilizing both of these depending upon what areas need to be treated and the response to the treatment.



I have used sculpsure on other areas other than the abdomen with very good results.





I also use a Vectra 3D imaging system to try and show people what their treatment areas could look like.





Since Sculpsure outcomes can be based on technique and experience, please see a board certified plastic surgeon that specializes body contouring to see if Sculpsure or other treatments are available to meet your goals.





Take care,





Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

SculpsSure treatments are a laser treatment. Exactly who can perform laser treatments varies by state. In the state of Maryland, treatments must be done by a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.  You can check with the office manager of the practice regarding the qualifications of the individual or check with your state board with regard  to what type of professional is allowed to perform treatments in your  state.

This
is the problem with med spas and ghost doctors.  This would be completely
illegal in California where a good-faith in-person examination by a
licensed physician is required before recommending and delegating a treatment
using a medical laser, such as Sculpsure. In California, registered nurses can
NOT treat a patient legally before the patient is examined by a physician,
unless the RN is an RN, Nurse Practitioner or is a California-licensed Physician's Assistant, operating under standard orders. RN's diagnosing and treating
a patient with Sculpsure, laser hair removal, filler or Botox injections
without a physician exam are operating illegally outside their scope of
practice and can be sanctioned by the Board of Registered Nursing. They are
practicing medicine without a license.

You will have to check Texas law on this matter, as state laws
vary and some allow estheticians or electrologists to do laser hair removal.
 For your own safety, you have to know that the person treating you is
under the responsible supervision of a physician, who knows and vouches for the
qualifications of the person that has been delegated to treat you.  The
laws of California try to ensure patient safety in this regard. The California
Medical Board and the Nursing Board have been trying to crack down on these
kinds of violations in recent years, non-supervising "medical
directors" and nurses practicing medicine without a license. It is up to
the patient to protect themselves by knowing the qualifications and license
status of the person treating them, because these laws are commonly
ignored.



   The weblink below will connect you to the
California Board of Nursing. It provides guidance to Registered Nurses in
California on their scope of practice. Open the link called: "The
Bottom Line: The Business of Medicine - Medical Spas".



If what you are describing is illegal in California, I would
certainly be concerned in Texas or anywhere else.