What are the consequences of treating the same area twice? I believe this happened to the left side of my upper abdomen

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I had a sculpsure treatment on the abdominal area - 5 pads. 3 pads on the lower abdomen and 2 on the upper. I took a break between the two cycles hence the mistake.The left upper abdomen is quite sore and I feel a nodule developing under the skin which I know is normal but the right side feels like I have had no treatment. There is a 50% chance my left side was treated twice and I'm absolutely freaking out because I don't know what are the potential consequences of this issue....

Elham Jafari, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question! I wasn't sure if I understood correctly - whether you had the same areas treated in two separate treatment sessions or treated twice at the same visit. There shouldn't be any concern with the former case as we commonly recommend patients to treat the same area 2-3 time for optimal results (with treatments spaced 6 weeks apart). If you had the same area treated twice at the same visit by mistake, I still don't think you will suffer any long lasting consequences, but to be on safe side, I recommend doing follow ups with your physician for an accurate assessment. I hope it helps and good luck!

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you discuss with your board certified facial plastic surgeon to learn more about recovery. Each treatment reduces about 25% of the remaining fat in the treated area and the maximal improvement point is about 12 weeks post-SculpSure.
Best wishes,

Patricia Faraz, MD · Answer

Levenia,No need to worry. It is not uncommon to feel  nodules in one area and not another. If an area was treated twice at the same visit, you will be fine but you can always follow up with your provider to discuss your concerns.Best to you,

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD · Answer

I am not exactly sure what happened according to your description. I would talk with your treating doctor to obtain the accurate account of your treatment. I would not be alarmed if the same are was treated twice. Areas are commonly treated 2 to 3 times but are staggered. Adding extra energy to one area at the same time should have no long lasting consequences- possibly a better result. Please see your doctor to obtain the best answer.

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

I am not quite sure what happened (if anything) but there is no danger to an area being treated twice. Also, it is quite common for a patient to have more pain on one side than another. Do not worry. Continue to drink a lot of water and give your body time to recover. The nodule will resolve on it's own. Best of luck.

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