How effective is massage after SculpSure? (twice a day for 5-10 minutes)

Question

is the daily massage required for best results? or is it for faster healing, etc. what exactly does it do for the patient. thanks!

Kent V. Hasen, MD · Answer

Massage is recommended by the company following SculpSure.  We advise our patients to massage the treated area twice a day for 5 minutes x 2 weeks.  In theory, this encourages lymphatic drainage to minimize swelling and encourages the fat cells to break apart.  The massage is not painful, so we ask our patients to follow this recommendation.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Massage will reduce swelling and promote healing after SculpSure. Please discuss your recovery techniques and progress with your board certified facial plastic surgeon and team.
Best wishes,

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.

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.

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

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I am not sure that massage will help at all after sculpsure, although in our office we do Vanquish and Cellutone/Z Wave post treatment to enhance results.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes. The daily massages help to promote healing by breaking down the fat cells and promoting lymphatic drainage to remove them. This will help to speed up your recovery by diminishing post treatment swelling and inflammation. Hope this helps.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Massaging after a SculpSure procedure is not
necessary for every patient. It really depends on each individual case.
Sometimes I recommend it to patients that have swelling and want to reduce it. You
don’t obtain better results from massaging but it does speed up your recovery
time in terms of swelling or slight soreness.

Keith Denkler, MD · Answer

Massage is useful for healing tissues after SculpSure.It is great to do,but many patients do not follow a rigorous program.Best wishes,Dr. Denkler

Craig Schwartz, DO · Answer

Massage after SculpSure is very helpful in improving results, although it is certainly not mandatory. Massage acts to increase blood flow to the area, to help bring in all the healing elements in the blood, which aids in faster clearance of the destroyed fat cells, as well as reducing the inflammatory response in the tissue. It can also help resolve any nodularity, should this develop in the zone.

Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Thanks for sharing your question. I can
appreciate your concern.Massage is recommended after treatment with Sculpsure. In theory the massage will help with the softening of fat hardening after the procedure. It is not clear the effect on the fat reduction process. If anything will feel good.

Finally, make sure that you have a
consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.Wishing you the best in your journey

David Finkle, MD · Answer

It is recommended to massage the treated area 5-10 minutes twice/day.  This will help smooth out the resultos of the procedure and promote absorption of the targeted fat cells.

How effective is massage after SculpSure? (twice a day for 5-10 minutes)

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