17 Feb 2025
Body contouring is one of my areas of expertise. I love helping my Boston area patients to feel more comfortable in their skin. Most patients prefer the idea of a non-surgical body contouring solution. I understand. Time is precious. Being able to have a procedure on your lunch break that does not involve incisions and a lengthy recovery is appealing, particularly for men who often have less tolerance for downtime than women. SculpSure® is my non-surgical fat reduction procedure of choice. Answering the question: “Does SculpSure® Work?” is always going to depend on whether or not it is the right procedure for your individual anatomy and needs.
Are You a Candidate for SculpSure®?
Figuring out whether or not you are a candidate for SculpSure® ideally begins with an in-person consultation. During our meeting, a member of my staff or I will listen closely to what bothers you about your appearance. We will inquire about your medical history, family history, and any prior procedures, including injectables, as well as how your body recovered. The point of this is to establish your body’s unique baseline of healing. Next, we will conduct an in-depth physical exam to assess your:
- Skin tone & texture
- Amount of excess fat
- Is this fat “pinchable”?
The best candidate for SculpSure® is any man or woman who is bothered by areas of unwanted fat and who is in:
- Good overall health
- Within 10 lbs. of a maintainable goal weight • Without a lot of loose skin
- Has realistic expectations
Generally, it will take 2-3 treatments, spaced about 6-8 weeks apart, to achieve your final result so this is a body contouring solution that requires patience. Also, no non-surgical option is going to give me the same ability to re-sculpt your contour as a surgical procedure. I always spend time going through exactly what you can expect in terms of your SculpSure® results as this is truly one of the keys to the happy outcome that we both want.
SculpSure® Procedure in Boston
As Medical Director for Cynosure, which distributes SculpSure®, since 2013, I was one of the first plastic surgeons in Boston to offer this cutting-edge technology, so I have considerable experience with its ins and outs. There are many benefits to SculpSure®. Most importantly, it is effective in the right patient for reducing fat in the treatment area. It works by sending targeted laser energy into your unwanted fat cells without adversely affecting the surface of the skin. This heat raises the internal temperature of these fat cells, destroying their structural integrity. Over time, your body will naturally and safely eliminate the damaged cells through your lymphatic system. One of the reasons that I like SculpSure® versus Coolsculpting® is that the heat of the laser may also have a mild skin tightening effect, which can be beneficial for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity.
Other Benefits of SculpSure®
Other benefits of SculpSure® include:
- No anesthesia
- Fast, only takes about 25 minutes
- Zero downtime
- No incisions
- Safe with no evidence of Paroxysmal Adipose Hypertrophy
Each SculpSure® treatment may result in up to a 24% reduction in the number of fat cells in your treatment area, and most patients will notice a marked improvement in 3-6 weeks. So, if you are tired of feeling weighed down, schedule an appointment to come in and discuss whether SculpSure® may be right for you.
To find out more about SculpSure®, or any other surgical or non-surgical procedure with Dr. Sean Doherty at his Boston or Brookline office, contact us today or call (617) 450-0070 to schedule a consultation.
