Sculpsure - Are there problems with possible blood clots after having this procedure?

Thank you for your question. No, problems with blood clots are not reported through SculpSure. Patients do experience the warming of the laser, but typically find that the cooling of the skin is enough to keep the treatment from being uncomfortable despite the lack of anesthesia. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. 

Best wishes,

Thank you for your question.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.  Sculpsure is very safe procedure.



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

To answer your question- No, SculpSure does not give you blood clotting as a post procedure difficulty. SculpSure is a great non surgical and non invasive fat reduction device that offers incredible results. 24% Fat Reduction in only a 25 minute treatment time. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who uses this device in their practice. Best Regards, Dr. Haworth

There are no known risks of blood clots with Sculpsure. However, a combination approach is needed to get great results with Sculpsure. I recommend combining Sculpsure with Vanquish and Venus Legacy/Exilis Ultra treatments. We currently use a fire and ice treatment with Coolsculpting and Vanquish for good results in fat removal. However, you can get great results with VASER, ThermiRF, and ultrasound, if you're a candidate. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question. SculpSure is a completely safe treatment and there is no known reports of any blood clot formation after it's treatment. This treatment is simply targeting  fat cells and permanently destroys them.  Hope this helps.  Best, Dr.Avaliani

There have been no reports of blood clot issues with Sculpsure so far. However, if you have a history of blood clots or bleeding, be certain to let your surgeon know before your treatment. Best of luck.

We have not seen any blood clot issues after SculpSure treatments. Since there is not anesthesia issues, blood clots would not be an issue. If you have a history of bleeding or clotting disorders, you should mention it to the health care provider prior to having SculpSure or any other procedure. 

No, there is no association between SculpSure and incidence of blood clots. The fat cells that are destroyed are excreted through the body's lymphatic system, and there is no increased risk of blood clots or DVT.

In a word:  NO. The adverse effects are almost none. People have different skin sensitivites to the heated fat (constant cooling of the skin) but no significant discomfort (except for the occasional exception!) Blood clots would mean a vein was affected which they are not. It is so fast, that being off your feet for 25 minutes etc. should not be a factor, even if you have a blood clotting disorder.

Hi DNE - good question, and fortunately the answer is no.  No risk for blood clots!  It's a very quick procedure with no blood vessel disruption at all.