What is the difference between SculpSure and Venus Legacy? Will using the Venus Legacy laser also reduce fat?

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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

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

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. 
Best wishes,

Kristina McLean, MD · Answer

SculpSure is a laser that will destroy up to 24% of the fat cells in the treatment area in a single treatment.  It is recommended to have 2 treatments for optimal results.  Once these fat cells are destroyed your body has to flush them out through lymphatic drainage and drinking lots of water.  Once we destroy the fat cells they are permanently gone, we don't create new fat cells after our teenage years.  That being said, the remaining fat cells can get larger if you aren't eating right and exercising, the same as if you had liposuction.  This makes it ideal for treating targeted areas of stubborn fat such as love handles, lower abdomen "mommy pooch", etc.
Venus Legacy is radio frequency that liquefies that fat within the cell so you can flush it out through your lymphatic system.  With this procedure the fat cells are still left behind and can fill back up.  Venus Legacy does help smooth out cellulite and tighten laxity in the skin.  
I offer both treatments in my office and typically use SculpSure for fat destruction and Venus for smoothing cellulite and tightening the skin.  SculpSure does tighten the skin some with the treatment, but if there was laxity to begin with the patient will benefit from having a series of weekly Venus treatments (8-12 treatments) after having SculpSure to give a more complete result.

Hope this helps.  Best of Luck!!

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