How long does SculpSure last?

Thank you for your question. Once SculpSure destroys the fat cells, your body will gradually reduce them over time, reducing the amount of fat in the treated areas. I suggest you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your candidacy.
Best wishes,

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

Sculpsure destroys up to 24% of fat cells in a given area. Once these fat cells are destroyed, they are permanently gone. Even though these fat cells are gone, the remaining fat cells can enlarge if one gains weight. It is important to maintain one's diet and exercise to ensure the continued results.

The device uses laser technology to permanently destroy up to 24% of subcutaneous fat, so the fat cells destroyed are permanently gone. The treatment combined with a good diet and exercise is the best combination to maintain your results. Gaining a significant amount of weight will increase the size of untreated fat cells, so those areas can grow again. 

The SculpSure treatment kills 20-25% of the fat cells in the treated area and once a fat cell is killed, it will never regenerate. When those cells are gone, they do not come back. This means the treatment will last forever as long as it is maintained with a healthy diet and exercise. Because some fat cells will remain, it is possible to gain weight in the treated area if you don’t eat healthy and get regular exercise. The remaining fat cells could increase in size, diminishing the look of the SculpSure results. 

Even at your young age, once the fat cells are destroyed with Sculpsure, they do not return. It is important to seek out a Sculpsure expert to discuss risks and benefits. You may need 2-3 treatments. It is also important to maintain the same body weight, since if you get heavier the fat in other areas will enlarge. 

As your body metabolizes the eliminated fat cells, fat reduction may be noticeable in as few as six weeks after one treatment. Clinical data from Cynosure, the creator of SculpSure, shows that on average, one session results in a 24% destruction  of fat in the treated area. Full results are normally seen 12 weeks after the initial treatment. Because the cells eliminated during the procedure are destroyed with the laser, these cells won’t regenerate making your result permanent so long as your weight is the same. Desired fat reduction should be maintained through healthy diet and exercise.People who are best suited for SculpSure have a body mass index of 30 or less. SculpSure is not intended as a weight loss option. SculpSure is usually not the best treatment option for people with obesity. Thank you for your question and good luck!

SculpSure is FDA approved for non invasive and permanent reduction of fat cells in the treatment area.  As long as you keep the same weight, the results are permanent. If you have fluctuations in your weight, the fat cells always have the ability to get big or small.  Hope this helps.  Best, Dr.Avaliani

The SculpSure laser permanently destroys fat cells using heat, and loss of fat can be seen quickly within 6 weeks with full results seen at 12 weeks. This is the time it takes for the body to absorb and eliminate the destroyed fat cells. The less fat you have, the quicker you will see results. Each treatment takes about 25 minutes, and burns 24% of fat per treatment.

The fat cells that are treated and destroyed during the SculpSure  treatment are gone forever. However, if you gain weight your remaining fat cells can hypertrophy and get bigger. Keeping a stable weight, will maintain your aesthetic results.