No matter where you are in life, you likely have goals for how you want your body to look. For some, the goal is to have a slim form, while others may want to reduce fat on various parts of the body. Regardless of your goal, you may have found that ordinary diet and exercise aren’t effective for achieving all of your aesthetic desires. At Lazur La Vie in Nyack, NY, we know fat reduction and body contouring treatments such as SculpSure can help you get the body of your dreams.
SculpSure works by utilizing laser energy to reduce unwanted fat on the body. This treatment is a type of lipolysis, which means that it removes unwanted fat so that you can look your best. The technology used for this treatment applies thermal energy to unwanted fat cells, which then melts these fat cells away without harming the surface of your skin. This fat reduction technique can be effective for many people.
Who Is a Good Candidate for SculpSure?
Because of the technology used in this fat reduction treatment, most people are good candidates because the laser system is compatible with most skin types and skin tones. That said, to be a candidate for this treatment, you will need to attend a consultation appointment so that we can assess your current level of health and your aesthetic goals.
All candidates for the treatment will need to meet a few basic requirements, such as the desire to reduce subcutaneous fat on the body. Other requirements to be a candidate for this treatment include:
You Are Not Significantly Overweight
This treatment is intended for those who are already near their goal healthy weight. This treatment will not be effective for those or who are significantly overweight or who have excessive amounts of unwanted fat. This is because this treatment works best when the layer of online fat is mild so the laser energy can be more effective.
If you are within 10 to 20 lb of your goal weight and you are not considered overweight by BMI measurements, then you are likely a good candidate for this fat reduction technique.
You Can’t Get Results With Diet or Exercise
Many people who consider this fat reduction treatment are unable to achieve their desired results with diet and exercise. To be sure, adopting a balanced diet that is low in salt and sugar can rework your metabolism to make it easier to lose weight, but many people still struggle to reduce stubborn pockets of fat through diet.
Similarly, exercise is useful for reducing significant amounts of body weight and toning the body, but there are some areas of the body where pockets of fat are more stubborn, such as the abdomen. People who are struggling to reduce stubborn areas of fat even after diet and exercise tend to make the best candidates for this treatment.
You Don’t Have Certain Medical Restrictions
Finally, you may be a candidate for this treatment if you don’t have certain medical restrictions. For example, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not candidates for the treatment. Additionally, people who have pacemakers or other cardiac implants are also not qualified for this treatment. If your skin is prone to hyperpigmentation, you may also not be qualified for this laser treatment.
Other Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can This Treatment Help You Lose Weight?
To be clear, SculpSure is not a weight-loss treatment so you will not lose a significant amount of weight after your sessions. That said, when you reduce any pocket of unwanted fat on the body, you are likely going to shed a few pounds. More significantly, you will likely reduce your pant or dress size by at least one or two sizes with enough treatments. For many, the reduction of clothing sizes can be more promising than weight loss.
2. Where Can This Treatment Be Used?
This treatment is designed to be used on areas of the body where stubborn fat does not want to leave. The most common areas for this treatment include the abdomen, buttocks, upper arms, and inner and outer thighs. These areas of the body tend to have thicker layers of fat that are harder to work off through diet and exercise, particularly on the stomach and around the hips.
3. How Should You Prepare for Treatment?
To prepare for treatment, you will need to take a few steps to ensure that your skin is in good condition and that your metabolism is ready to eliminate destroyed fat cells. For about seven days before your appointment, you should avoid direct exposure to the sun unless you’re wearing SPF. You should shave or trim any body hair on the treatment area at least 24 hours before your appointment.
On the day of your treatment, be sure to shower and to not apply lotion or body oil. You should also have a glass of water and a small meal before your appointment.
4. Will You Have Aftercare Guidelines?
Yes, you will have aftercare guidelines to follow after your treatment. For example, you may be directed to use a cold compress on any treated area for 12 to 24 hours to soothe your skin. You may also be directed to massage the treatment area at least twice a day for 10 minutes for at least 12 weeks or until your next appointment to encourage better results.
Be sure to drink a good amount of water for several days following your treatment and to engage in light exercise, such as walking, dancing, or your regular exercise routine.
5. How Quickly Will You See Results?
In general, you will be able to see the earliest results from your treatment about four to six weeks after your appointment. If you are having multiple treatments, then you will see optimal results at least one to two months after your final appointment.
You may notice that your skin is tighter in the first few days or weeks after your appointment. Because SculpSure uses laser energy to melt unwanted fat cells, it also stimulates the production of collagen in your skin and can be used to tighten areas of sagging skin on the body.
6. Are Results Permanent?
Yes, the results of this treatment are considered permanent. Fat cells are different from other cells in the body because they cannot regenerate, so once a fat cell is destroyed, it’s gone forever. The fat cells that remain, however, will still be able to store fat. If you want your results to last for as long as possible, you should do everything you can to maintain your results.
7. How Can You Maintain Your Results?
As with any other body contouring treatment, the key to maintaining your results is maintaining your body weight. You should aim to remain within 10 to 20 lbs of your goal weight for the remainder of your life, as this will prevent significant weight gain or fat gain that will undo your results.
You can maintain your desired body goal weight with diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. For example, moderating alcohol and tobacco intake can make it easier to maintain body weight.
8. Is There a Best Time or Age for This Treatment?
While you can use this treatment at any age, women who use this treatment may find it easier to maintain results if they wait until after they are no longer planning on having children. This is because pregnancy will undo the results.
As for the best time to have this treatment, because the laser energy may encourage photosensitivity, some people may find it easier to have this treatment during the colder months of the year because it’s easier to afford direct sunlight. You should also aim to have this treatment at least four months before any important life events.
9. What Are the Benefits of This Treatment?
There are significant benefits to consider for this treatment. For example, this treatment is non-surgical and non-invasive, which makes it less risky and more obtainable for more people. You will not have the risk of scarring or any significant health risks because of this treatment.
This fat reduction and body contouring treatment can also be customized to your precise needs and can produce natural-looking results, particularly compared to surgical liposuction. Although liposuction can produce a significant amount of body fat, the results of this surgical procedure can sometimes appear lumpy or unnatural. The results of this non-surgical fat reduction technique will always appear natural and smooth.
Get Your Dream Body With SculpSure
If diet and exercise aren’t helping you achieve your body goals, then it may be time to consider an advanced treatment solution. A body contouring and fat reduction treatment such as SculpSure can reduce up to 25% of unwanted fat in any area of the body. The results of this treatment are typically permanent. Contact us at Lazur La Vie in Nyack, NY today to schedule your consultation.
