Will TriSculpt cause stippling? (photo)

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I am in very good shape with very little fat. Doing a very small area under bellybutton. The doctor said it was a small area, but I am afraid of dimpling after procedure. How common is the stippling affect? I have an old scar indent from a previous TT so was hoping removal of small layer of fat will make it less noticeable.

Arash Moradzadeh, MD · Answer

Trusculpt id applicators and energy delivery gives you uniform heating of the area. You will not get dimpling from the procedure. You should avoid placing applicator over your dent to achieve the result you are looking for. In my experience, you will notice improvement in your abdominal fat at 12 weeks and the dimple will continue to become less noticeable over the next month as your skin quality begins to improve.

Craig S. Rock, MD, FACS · Answer

Trusculpt iD uses hands-free handpieces to deliver
radiofrequency energy, evenly heating the treatment area.  The treatment should not create
dimpling.  In your case, the handpieces
should be placed to the sides of your scar indentation to avoid fat loss deep
to the indentation, and to create a smoothening effect.  Changes should be noticeable 8 to 12 weeks
following the procedure.
Best wishes.

Timothy Abrahamson, MD · Answer

Trusculpt ID has the advantage of using head and not cold or suction.  Due to this difference, Trusculpt ID causes tightening and fat destruction.  This means much less chance of dimpling or step off that can be seen in "Coolsculpting" as Cutera Trusculpt ID uses freezing (no tightening) and suction.  Cutera Trusculpt ID did not limit higher BMI (body mass) in trials.   
The only limits in treatment would include not treating over thick scar tissue or tissue depressions such as a marked dimple or belly button. The radiofrequency energy needs to pass consistently through the tissue.

Clifford Ball, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  With the radio-frequency heat treatment by truSculpt, there is a uniform heat dispersed into the superficial fat layers to help liquefy and kill the fat tissue.  If the applicators are applied correctly to the treatment area, you should have uniform results that will not cause any 'dimpling' or 'stippling'.  From your photo, you should experience very good results that will flatten your area of concern.

Selena Lantry, MD · Answer

If the procedure is done by an experienced provider than TruSculpt should not cause any stippling.  TruSculpt uses radio frequency that radiates heat evenly over an area that both destroys fat cells and tightens the skin.  The heat radiates beyond the applicators to feather the results in nicely.  That being said, there is no substitute for an in-person consultation to determine if TruSculpt is the best option to achieve your treatment goals.

Scott C. Grevey, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo, 
tru Sculpt iD allows for hands-free body sculpting in as little as 15 minutes using therapeutic radio frequency. This heat radiates from the point of placement allowing for a feathering effect, and should not cause dimpling.  The applicators should be placed some distance from your scar in order to help disguise it. Some patients start to notice results as soon as as 4 weeks, but full results can take up to 12 weeks. 
Best of Luck! 
Scott Grevey, M.D.

James Mirabile, MD, FACOG - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question.  You should not see any stippling effects with the use of the truSculpt iD device.  The uniqueness of the device is that you can place the heat applicators anywhere on the body which is of concern and strategically cause fat loss around the dimpling but not over the defect.  Make sure the dimpled area is visible and not directly under an applicator so fatty tissue will be removed giving a much smoother feel and improved look to the area.  Best of health to you!

Will TriSculpt cause stippling? (photo)

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