Does SculpSure damage muscle? Can it be used for the upper back?

February 8, 2016
Asked By:FitButFlab in Bangor, ME

How deep does the laser reach? Can it damage muscle? How about passing through muscle if not damaging it? I would like to treat my upper back since I tend to store my stubborn fat there. But since the FDA has only approved for abs & flanks, I'd be worried that it would reach my breast fat & destroy what little I have. I'm the skinny-fat type, no matter how much weight lifting & cardio I do.

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April 18, 2016

Answer: Sculpsure works great for back fat

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Answer: Sculpsure works great for back fat

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