Are burns and lumps from Sculpsure permanent? (photo)

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Sculpsure procedure burned my skin and after a week I still have large red burn marks, large lumps and what looks like a red line down the middle of my abdomen. It is still too tender to properly massage. Is this permanent?

Geeta Vaze, MD · Answer

1st of all none of this is permanent. 
The redness soreness is temporary and can be treated with ice and possibly some Tylenol and then massaging. The lumps and bumps can also occur after a treatment which are basically clumps of dead  fat cells. Your body will eliminate them in time but I do advise stepping up your water intake which will help you to eliminate them faster. 
The lumps indicate you did get a good treatment

David Chappell, MD · Answer

We have not seen second-degree burns with our use of the SculpSure device.  However, the treatment definitely can be painful and causes temporary redness. Perhaps it was not placed properly? However, if everything was done according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and you still burned  consider reporting your issues on the FDA’s safety reporting portal.  More safety information is useful for any new device.

Rahele Mazarei, DO · Answer

Your burn should be temporary, We don't create burns so far with our patients, but if you have them, they will go away.  As for the lumps, please up your water intake and message them as often as you can, ie while your watching tv or sitting down.  These are pockets of dead fats and will go out of your system.

Anya Rose, MD · Answer

I have not had any burns from SculpSure but the inflammatory response can take time to resolve.  You should notify your provider about these concerns so these events can be investigated.  You may need a lower setting on your next treatment and that will help reduce the lumps as well.  You sound like you will have a great response from the treatment.  Keep your practitioner in the loop for best care!

Joseph Morandi, DO · Answer

The bumps are normal in a minority of patients, the dying and dead fat cells coalesce and form these temporary bumps. Drink lots of fluids and massage them regularly and they will resolve.
Regarding the redness, its probably not a burn, I have never seen or heard of any reports about burning. It could be a skin reaction to the topical liquid that is applied to help increase the contact between your skin and the laser.
You should follow up with your Doc if these symptoms persist or worsen.
Good luck

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