I got a fairly high quote for 12 Sculpsure frames/leg to address inner and outer thighs and banana roll. Since currently an off-label use, no before/after photos are available. Trying to figure out how to gauge whether the potential reduction is worth the cost, but I have no idea how to visualize what a potential 24% reduction in fat on my thighs would look like. If not measured in weight loss or inches, any tips on how to estimate and manage my expectations. Thanks.
April 13, 2016
Answer: SculpSure is a new procedure SculpSure was brought onto the market place in November, 2015. It is the world's first laser FDA indicated for non surgical fat reduction of the abdomen and flanks. It is being used as "off label" in other areas of the body including thighs, calves, arms, back, bra line, male chest/breast and banana roll. The results are coming in as we speak! If you are undecided about the treatment, I would wait another 3-6 months until the doctors using the machine have more experience in these off label areas with before and after photographs and evaluation using the "pinch test" to measure the amount of fat reduction. You don't need to be a guinea pig if you don't want, just be patient and re-evaluate, I am confident that you will not be disappointed.
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April 13, 2016
Answer: SculpSure is a new procedure SculpSure was brought onto the market place in November, 2015. It is the world's first laser FDA indicated for non surgical fat reduction of the abdomen and flanks. It is being used as "off label" in other areas of the body including thighs, calves, arms, back, bra line, male chest/breast and banana roll. The results are coming in as we speak! If you are undecided about the treatment, I would wait another 3-6 months until the doctors using the machine have more experience in these off label areas with before and after photographs and evaluation using the "pinch test" to measure the amount of fat reduction. You don't need to be a guinea pig if you don't want, just be patient and re-evaluate, I am confident that you will not be disappointed.
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March 5, 2016
Answer: How do you measure 24%? Thank you for your question. It's true - because SculpSure is being used off label in the areas you mentioned, there hasn't really been enough time to gauge how you will look after treatment. However, this should be changing over the next couple of months as the procedure gains in popularity (because it really does work so well), and physicians start to gather more data. SculpSure works best if you are at your ideal weight, or within 10-20 lbs. If heavier than that, I would suggest other methods - either diet and exercise, or traditional liposuction. Because, you're also right - the treatment is not cheap. For my patients who have really stubborn areas of fat and a lot of it in certain areas, I will offer them traditional power-assisted liposuction. But, that's a surgery (obviously), and not everyone wants to go through the recovery process, take time off from their lives, and wear compression garments. However, if you're weight is constant, or you're at or near your ideal rate, then grab the areas in question - inner thighs, for example - and give them a squeeze. What you gather in between your fingers is the fat - now just picture this a quarter less. If you are satisfied with that, then SculpSure is the treatment for you! I do tell patients who may have a bit more adiposity and who want a more sculpted treatment that they will require two treatments (essentially a 50% reduction in fat in that area). Or, as I mentioned, I'll offer the option of traditional liposuction. Best of luck in making your decision!
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March 5, 2016
Answer: How do you measure 24%? Thank you for your question. It's true - because SculpSure is being used off label in the areas you mentioned, there hasn't really been enough time to gauge how you will look after treatment. However, this should be changing over the next couple of months as the procedure gains in popularity (because it really does work so well), and physicians start to gather more data. SculpSure works best if you are at your ideal weight, or within 10-20 lbs. If heavier than that, I would suggest other methods - either diet and exercise, or traditional liposuction. Because, you're also right - the treatment is not cheap. For my patients who have really stubborn areas of fat and a lot of it in certain areas, I will offer them traditional power-assisted liposuction. But, that's a surgery (obviously), and not everyone wants to go through the recovery process, take time off from their lives, and wear compression garments. However, if you're weight is constant, or you're at or near your ideal rate, then grab the areas in question - inner thighs, for example - and give them a squeeze. What you gather in between your fingers is the fat - now just picture this a quarter less. If you are satisfied with that, then SculpSure is the treatment for you! I do tell patients who may have a bit more adiposity and who want a more sculpted treatment that they will require two treatments (essentially a 50% reduction in fat in that area). Or, as I mentioned, I'll offer the option of traditional liposuction. Best of luck in making your decision!
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