Sculpsure after liposuction? Will Sculpsure help tighten the skin and minimize the bulge or it will worsen? (photo)

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.  No compression garment required.

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

Thank you for your question. SculpSure is intended to be a body contouring tool rather than a weight loss technique. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your candidacy.
Best wishes,

Sculpsure is best indicated when there is a localized deposit of fat and the skin is not loose. In your case, the roll of lower abdominal fat has more loose skin than fat and thus, sculpture would not help. The upper abdominal fat may respond to sculpture depending on the amount of scar tissue left from the previous liposuction. 

As a high-volume specialized Sculpsure center, we often have patients come in with similar complaints after liposuction or tummy tucks done by plastic surgeons. We typically recommend Pellefirm radio-frequency energy to tighten the skin with the addition of possible Sculpsure if needed. 

If you are not sure, I recommend a consultation with your doctor. He or she can explain the Sculpsure treatment in detail and evaluate the area to determine if you are a candidate.

Thank you for sharing your photo. If you still had fat to treat after liposuction, SculpSure would certainly be an option. However, as it appears to be a concern of excess skin and laxity, which in fact can be a common concern post liposuction, SculpSure would not be the best recommendation.
If you are similarly seeking other non-surgical options that would help to tighten sagging skin, you may want to consider a radiofrequency body treatment such as PelleFirm or Thermage. Although these options would offer only small improvements, they should enhance the appearance of your abdomen and make you feel more confident.

SculpSure won't be able to achieve what you want.
Many of my patients see some minor skin tightening/smoothing resulting from the procedure, but SculpSure itself is not meant for skin tightening.

Based on your photo, your issue appears to one of excess skin. SculpSure, like liposuction, does not address loose skin. For that, you would need a tummy tuck which really doesn't seem worth it. You already have quite a flat abdomen. Wish I had better news....

Hello and thank you for your question and providing a photo. 
SculpSure is a great way to reduce up to 24% of the fat in the targeted areas, and is now approved for 5 areas on the body.  However, SculpSure is FDA approved in the U.S. for permanent fat reduction, not skin tightening, therefore it is probably not the appropriate treatment for the results you are seeking.  You may want to discuss your desired results with the surgeon who performed the liposuction as they likely have recommended options for their patients who have similar post-lipo appearance concerns.
All the best to you. 

If you have areas with uneven fat after liposuction, then SculpSure may be an ideal way to treat them.  However, if you mainly need skin tightening, then SculpSure may not be your best option.  While some individuals do see a bit of skin tightening, it is usually fairly minimal and some don't really notice any skin tightening.