Can truSculpt leave lines where the device ends?

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I’m interested in truSculpt on the front and back of my thighs, more for cellulite and skin tightening but there’s a little extra fat there too. my concern is how is it that you don’t end up with lines of demarcation that border the applicators? have any of you seen this complication? thank you!

Arash Moradzadeh, MD · Answer

One of the best things about Trusculpt ID is the applicators can be applied in customized pattern to address your needs. You should not get any lines of demaracation with this technology because there is an area around the applicator that will get some of the RF energy. This means you will have feathering of your treatment at the ends&mdash; so no lines!

Wesley Anne Brady, MD · Answer

Great question- the heat delivered to the tissue resulting in adipocyte cell death provides an area of dispersion beyond the border of the applicators. It is uncommon to experience any demarcation lines if the area was properly treated.

Elise Grenier, MD · Answer

TruSculpt ID does not leave lines or indentation marks to the treatment areas. There is a tapering effect that occurs around each paddle so that the treatment does not leave marks or indentations in the area like Cool Sculpting can. There has not been any reported side effects of this complication occuring.

Timothy Abrahamson, MD · Answer

Trusculpt ID uses radiofrequency to create heat to kill adipose/fat cells and tightening the tissue.  While low risk, a heat burn / injury can occur.  Transient lines due to heat are present for several hours after treatment.  There is a small risk of heat injury with therapy if energy concentrated more heavily in one area especially if poor contact with the skin or poor contact with grounding pad.  As tightening occurs with Trusculpt ID, a drop off line or demarcation line is far less likely than in Coolsculpting where no tightening is present.   Also, the tapering of heat on the rim of Trusulpt ID, also reduces the step off affect.
This is why Trusculpt ID did not restrict higher BMI patients.   Step off and demarcation lines are far more of an issue with other devices such as Coolsculpting or Sculpsure.

Clifford Ball, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  The truSculpt treatment technology is safe and effective and reducing fat in the area treated by up to 24%.  There are no side effects or marks that remain from the treatment.  You will feel some heat to the area being treated during the treatment, similar to a hot stone massage or hot towel, if you have ever experienced this type of service.  Once the treatment is completed, you may have some mild redness to the area(s) that will slowly resolve within 24-48 hours at most.

Selena Lantry, MD · Answer

Because TruSculpt uses radio frequency that radiates heat evenly over an area, the procedure should not cause lines where the device ends.  The heat radiates beyond the applicators to feather the results, so the type of result you are describing will not happen with TruSculpt.  That being said, there is no substitute for an in-person consultation to determine if TruSculpt is the best option to achieve your treatment goals.

Scott C. Grevey, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, 
truSculpt iD creates therapeutic heating to effectively remove 24% fat in treatment areas. This heat radiates outside of the immediate treatment area which provides a feathering effect. I have not seen any demarcation in patients treated with truSculpt iD. 
Best, 
Scott Grevey, M.D.

James Mirabile, MD, FACOG · Answer

I have not seen any lines of demarcation utilizing the truSculpt iD device because the heat effect at the edges of the applicators will splay and yield a smooth contour of tissue blending with surrounding untreated tissue.  The effect of fat loss and skin tightening makes truSculpt iD the ideal body contouring device with an average of 24% fat reduction in a single, painless 15 minutes!

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