Is Vanquish FDA approved? Are there any risks to this treatment?

Vanquish offers non-surgical fat reduction for the abdomen,
flanks and now thighs.  We have been
using Vanquish for a while now to “melt” fat in the abdomen and flanks
area.In June we received the thigh
applicator for Vanquish and are very excited about the results.Vanquish is the world’s only operator independent radio frequency
device to reduce the circumference of the waistline.The Vanquish system’s patented technology
creates a high-frequency energy field that targets the thermal effects into the
fat layer while protecting the surrounding skin.This allows for a safe and effective
treatment that provides optimal aesthetic results without surgery or downtime.
The Vanquish technology is very different from other devices that use a point
source of heat or cold.BTL’s Vanquish
uses a panel array that emits selective radio frequency with the largest spot
size in the industry to treat the entire abdomen and flanks or inner and outer
thighs in one application. Vanquish is truly a breakthrough in technology.Published clinical studies show it
permanently destroys unwanted fat for safe and effective fat reduction.

Vaquish was introduced in 2013 and was initially FDA approved for deep tissue heating. As of June 2015, it is now FDA cleared for “ non-surgical circumferential reduction of the abdomen” - it melts fat! Such exciting news - a procedure with no downtime that is effective too!

Vanquish is FDA approved but doesn't work well for fat loss or skin tightening.  There are better alternative options such as ultrashape/velashape, liposonix, coolsculpting.  But maybe you would be a candidate for body contouring/liposuction.  I suggest seeing a cosmetic dermatologist with experience in body contouring.  Best, Dr. Emer.