Will SculpSure leave "loose" skin or does it have the ability to melt fat and tighten the skin?

All lasers, which heat the
skin, do have the ability to create some skin tightening effect. This has not
been clinically studied in patients using SculpSure (yet!), but anecdotally, I
have seen skin tightening, and so have my colleagues.

One explanation may be that
the gradual removal of the fat cells over time allows the skin an easier
transition, more like when you lose weight naturally, and that allows the skin
to tighten in its own, natural way. Think about how skin tightens when a woman
loses 30 pounds from diet and exercise, over a few months, versus when a woman
loses 30 pounds quickly after giving birth.

However, I have experienced
this skin tightening in the abdomens of female patients in their 50s with grown
children who have had a stomach pouch since they gave birth. Normally, that’s
not a patient I would expect to see skin tightening in without surgical
intervention. I cannot say all of my patients have experienced the same level
of skin tightening, and a lot of that is going to be dependent upon your skin
quality and elasticity, which likely varies across your treatment areas.

My suggestion would be to
use SculpSure to reduce your unwanted fat, and if the skin tightening is less
than you hoped for, to consider Thermage or Exillis for non-invasive skin
tightening.

Thank you for your question. You are correct- SculpSure has the capability to tighten skin and eliminate body fat. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

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. 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 her 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 treatmentSince 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 SurgeonDirector-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute