Can SculpSure be used on the male breast without harming the nipple?

Thank you for your question. Currently, SculpSure is only FDA-approved for the abdomen and flanks. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your candidacy for surgical and non-surgical procedures that are FDA-approved to obtain your goals.
Best wishes,

SculpSure for Male breast reduction is an off label treatment, therefore there are no studies performed to give you an answer with references.  You can definitely get a SculpSure treatment to treat your breast/chest area. I strongly advise that you get an expert  evaluation before your treatment to determine if your increased breast size is due to fat or increased gland tissue as treatments are different for both conditions. SculpSure simply destroys fat calls and does nothing for increased gland tissue. It is safe and will not harm your nipple if the area is covered and the appropriate applicator design is chosen. Also, there is absolutely no harm to internal organs as it doesn't penetrate deep. Hope this helps and you found a provider in your area. Best, Dr.Avaliani

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. It is safe to treat male gynecomastia.



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

SculpSure can be used over the male breast by avoiding or shielding the nipple.  However, SculpSure will only target fat cells.  Male breast enlargement can be due to fat or it can be due to glandular enlargement, which would need to be evaluated and treated appropriately - often with a combination of SmartLipo and direct excision.  Please consult with a surgeon who has experience in treating this condition appropriately.

Yes, it can be safely performed on male breasts without causing the nipples to be numb.  Be sure to get examined by a licensed practitioner before treatment.  SculpSure uses a diode laser which generate optical radiation (1060 nm) that specifically targets the fat cells in the subcutaneous layer.  It is not deep enough to reach internal organs.