Should I lose weight before having SculpSure done?

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 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 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

Thank you for your question. SculpSure is intended to remove the subcutaneous fat, which is difficult to lose no matter how many gym sessions and diet routines you do. SculpSure is intended to help you lost your extra fat as you have put in a lot of effort to create your lean body already. I suggest that you next consult in person with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

Best wishes,

I find that the more fit you are prior the procedure the better the outcome.  I suggest you see an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

The most important factor is to have a stable weight over time. Patients who gain or loose 10% within 6 months period are generally speaking not great candidate for body contouring. The key word here is stable weight. In our hands patients who are the happiest with the treatment are patients with good skin elasticity who are near their ideal BMI and have a small stubborn area that they get treated.

Yes. It is always best to be at a maintainable goal weight before getting something like SculpSure. It will help ensure the best possible result. Hope this helps.

Thanks for your question. There is no
quick fix to fat removal, and exercise does help to lose weight. Should you
want to combine your working out after your treatment, no problem. Please
consult with an expert about losing weight before your treatment; it is always
best to have an in-person consult and ask these questions. Best, Dr. Katz

It's always advised to be near or at your goal weight prior to the procedure.  However, I will evaluate each patient individually to assess their problem areas.  If there is a particular area that is out of proportion to the rest of their silhouette, I will consider treating.  As a person loses weight, it may not be lost uniformly throughout the body - leaving areas that are just a bit out of proportion.  However, it's important to remember that SculpSure is for body contouring, not for weight loss.  

SculpSure is not indicated if your BMI is over 30.  The only reason to lose weight before a SculpSure treatment would be to lower your BMI below 30, otherwise you are good to go.

Hello and thank you for your question. The best candidate for SculpSure is the patient with a BMI of 25 or less. We have treated many patients with a higher BMI and they have been very happy with their results. You sound like a great candidate for SculpSure. Enjoy your treatment!

Stubborn fat that remains even at leaner weights is the ideal fat to treat with non-invasive treatments like SculpSure and there is no need to loose the weight prior to your SculpSure treatment.  It is always a good idea to get to healthy weight.  Your BMI (ratio of height to weight) is currently 25.7. Ideally we would like to see that less than 25, which would be 140lb or less. I have found that once we get rid of those stubborn areas with SculpSure, the motivation to loose that 5-10lbs is higher.  Once you loose that weight, not only will your SculpSure treatment look even better, the rest of you will look better.  I recommend, "do it" and get the results and the health you want!