A reviewer on SculpSure said she found the heat cycles almost unbearable, and that it felt like someone was holding a fire under her arm! Why is no one talking about this???? Seems like this side effect exists, but no one is mentioning anything!???
October 18, 2016
Answer: SculpSure is usually well tolerated but everyone is different SculpSure uses lasers to heat fat and destroy it. As such, there will be sensation of heat that may be uncomfortable to some. Think about it like a hot shower. Some people feel the water is unbearable while others feel it is soothing and very comfortable. The heat comes in waves and therefore is not constant in nature. The heat can also be adjusted in sensitive patients. It is also possible to ask for a cool blast if the heat becomes unbearable. I would recommend that you discuss the fear of pain with your board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon and ask how they plan to address these concerns. You can always stop the procedure if it is too uncomfortable.
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October 18, 2016
Answer: SculpSure is usually well tolerated but everyone is different SculpSure uses lasers to heat fat and destroy it. As such, there will be sensation of heat that may be uncomfortable to some. Think about it like a hot shower. Some people feel the water is unbearable while others feel it is soothing and very comfortable. The heat comes in waves and therefore is not constant in nature. The heat can also be adjusted in sensitive patients. It is also possible to ask for a cool blast if the heat becomes unbearable. I would recommend that you discuss the fear of pain with your board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon and ask how they plan to address these concerns. You can always stop the procedure if it is too uncomfortable.
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April 17, 2016
Answer: Pain and Sculpsure I've been performing Sculpsure since it was first introduced and even had it performed on myself so I've seen the range of sensations from people. Many people don't feel much at all but a bit of warming, but I've found that the majority feel some tingling and pinching sensations in some areas while the treatments is ongoing. Very few people feel a lot of stinging and burning. Because Sculpsure's intensity can be adjusted this doesn't have to be a problem. I've found that I can manage the treatment by going up and down during the session to make it comfortable. The secret is that you want to make it as warm as you can tolerate so that it is most effective. Your physiican should be able to help you through this by adjusting the intensity and giving you some cold blasts throughout the procedure if things get too intense. Just remember, its like taking a hot shower; when you first get in you have the water pretty warm and then slowly get it warmer as your body and skin get used to it. Just like this most of my patients get used to the heat right at the beginning and then have an easy time through the rest of the procedure.
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April 17, 2016
Answer: Pain and Sculpsure I've been performing Sculpsure since it was first introduced and even had it performed on myself so I've seen the range of sensations from people. Many people don't feel much at all but a bit of warming, but I've found that the majority feel some tingling and pinching sensations in some areas while the treatments is ongoing. Very few people feel a lot of stinging and burning. Because Sculpsure's intensity can be adjusted this doesn't have to be a problem. I've found that I can manage the treatment by going up and down during the session to make it comfortable. The secret is that you want to make it as warm as you can tolerate so that it is most effective. Your physiican should be able to help you through this by adjusting the intensity and giving you some cold blasts throughout the procedure if things get too intense. Just remember, its like taking a hot shower; when you first get in you have the water pretty warm and then slowly get it warmer as your body and skin get used to it. Just like this most of my patients get used to the heat right at the beginning and then have an easy time through the rest of the procedure.
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