Needless to say, I can't do sit ups due to the rods, and I'm grateful to be alive, but my tummy in menopause I'm not so grateful for... getting a little older and no abdominal excercise has left me with a flabby tummy. I work out and everything else is holding up pretty well, but my muffin top is getting out of control lately. Thank you!
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Answer: Can I Get SculpSure if I Have Titanium Rods in my Back?
Although SculpSure is FDA approved for fat reduction in the abdomen and flanks, it can be used off label for the inner thighs. Liposuction is the definitive treatment that comprehensively removes the fat in one procedure. It is done under local tumescent anesthesia in the office, is relatively ...
Every patient is different but SculpSure results take anywhere from 6 to 13 weeks. Personally, I find that most patients need two treatments to achieve their optimum results. Hope this helps.
The heat settings do affect the results. However, it is the job of the surgeon to find the balance between a patient's pain tolerance, the heat setting and the desired outcome. Hope this helps.
