SculpSure
People are living longer than ever and want more out of every day. For many, that means not only feeling but also looking their best. Advances in medicine have extended our life spans far beyond that of our primitive ancestors. Today, life expectancy is growing by leaps and bounds. Advances in fitness, medical innovation, and surgical technology have enabled both our bodies and our minds to continue functioning well into our nineties—and that number is on the rise. We’re living longer, however, not all of us are living better. Nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight and up to one-half of people are obese. As a Functional Medicine practitioner, I know that this does not have to be the case.
Nobody wants to be overweight. Even with diet and exercise, most people have stubborn pockets of fat that seem impossible to lose and the longer people put off losing weight, the more serious the ramifications for your long-term health. The SculpSure system for the permanent reduction of 24% of fat cells offers the first FDA-approved solution for patients who want to charge of their weight and take back their health. This remarkable new treatment—in tandem with metabolic testing, bio-identical hormone replacement, as well as thyroid management—serves as a powerful tool, for my patients to get back on the path to their ideal weight. Our patients are so thrilled with their results that SculpSure boasts a 90% satisfaction rate.
What is SculpSure?
SculpSure is the world’s first FDA-cleared laser treatment for non-invasive lipolysis (or, the breakdown of fat) of the abdomen, flanks, back, inner and outer thighs, and is now available for the submental area (located under the chin). Using light-based energy, SculpSure safely and effectively eliminates unwanted fat cells—forever. The result is a permanent reduction of 24% of stubborn fat without surgery or downtime.
Even the most fit among us can have problem areas. The SculpSure system for body contouring can treat both large and small problem areas. SculpSure is ideal for people who have trouble spots that seem resistant to diet and exercise. With SculpSure, we can treat multiple areas at once and it is safe for all skin types and tones.
There is no recovery time necessary following your SculpSure appointment, so you can resume your daily activities immediately. Remember, most patients need multiple treatments to achieve optimal results; however, many patients start to see results as early as 6 weeks following treatment as the body begins to naturally eliminate the destroyed fat cells. Optimal results are typically seen at 12 weeks. Nothing make me happier than seeing my patients when they finally drop those inches. Finally, they reach the point when their clothes look better and they feel better in their own skin.
Why Choose SculpSure for Fat Reduction?
I’ve owned and operated a medical spa since 2007. During this time, I’ve been courted by scores of representatives from various body sculpting companies from VelaShape to Cool Sculpting. In each instance, I was not convinced that investing in one of these options was in the best interest of my patients. I was not impressed with the technology or the results and displeased by the adverse skin changes on the treated area. However, when SculpSure was FDA-approved in 2016, it got my attention.
How does SculpSure work?
SculpSure’s body contouring technology is able to target and destroy fat cells safely in a 25-minute treatment—all in the comfort and privacy of our medical spa. When you come for your appointment, one of our aestheticians places the SculpSure applicators on your desired treatment area, or areas. Using light-based energy, the lasers cause injury to the fat cells, what is called apoptosis. This process of controlled cell death decreases the volume and the number of fat cells by up to 24%. In the weeks following treatment, your body naturally eliminates the injured fat cells resulting in their permanent reduction and a slimmer appearance.
The SculpSure Cycle of Action
Patients often ask: Why 12 weeks? I remind them that they likely did not acquire their unwanted fat overnight and it is not going to magically disappear immediately after treatment. It will, however, dissipate in up to 12 weeks as demonstrated by the 90% satisfaction rate of SculpSure clients.
Here’s how the SculpSure action takes place:
- Target
Targeted laser energy heats fat cells under the skin without affecting the skin’s surface.
- Destroying Fat Cells
SculpSure raises the temperature of fat cells damaging their structural integrity.
- Elimination
Over the next three months, the damaged fat cells are processed and eliminated by the body’s lymphatic system.
- Results
Fat cells are permanently removed and will not regenerate. Results can be seen as quickly as 6 weeks, and optimal results typically seen at 12 weeks.
SculpSure for Submental Fat Treatment
We are especially excited about SculpSure’s latest FDA-approved area to treat the skin under the chin. Now, there’s no reason to let your neck betray your age. This new application is optimized to disrupt and eliminate unwanted fat cells under the chin. The applicator design is perfect for providing precise and effective treatments resulting in a slimmer appearance of the chin and neck. This treatment is an ideal complement to SculpSure’s other indications, making this an all-encompassing, non-invasive body contouring system.
- 100% patient satisfaction rating in clinical study
- FDA-cleared for individuals with a BMI of up to 43
The Connection Between the Thyroid and Weight Management
I see patients every day who are struggling with their weight; and, for many, the cause is obvious. As a Functional Medicine practitioner, however, I know that for some people becoming overweight was never a choice. Thyroid illness—hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s syndrome, and Grave’s disease—is occurring at alarming rates. What’s worse, 60% of Americans have no idea that thyroid dysfunction is at the root of their weight problem. If your weight is high, I can almost guarantee you that your thyroid is low.
The thyroid is the small butterfly-shaped gland at the center of the neck. One of the primary functions of the thyroid is to regulate weight. Right now, America is in the middle of an obesity epidemic; but, what is less talked about, is that we are also in the middle of a thyroid epidemic. This is not a coincidence. Recent statistics show that 67% of women are obese or overweight, and we know this has a trickle-down effect to those around them. Children of overweight moms are more than 10 times more likely to be obese themselves. Spouses of overweight women are similarly inclined. I often say that when women are happy, the world is happy. When they are not happy…well, you can fill in the blanks.
This is not to say that the responsibility for our current obesity crisis lies with women or, even with the patient. An estimated 20 millions Americans go undiagnosed every day and I believe this is a travesty. Men are suffering from thyroid illnesses at higher numbers, too. The real blame falls squarely on the shoulders of conventional physicians and their lack of progressive understanding of thyroid management. For the last 40 years, we have trained physicians to evaluate the thyroid by testing solely for TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) when we should actually be testing for all four of the thyroid parameters—free T3, total T4, TSH, and TPO (thyroid peroxidase). Only with such comprehensive testing can we determine if your thyroid gland is functioning properly.
How to Get the Best Results from SculpSure
- Get regular blood work to monitor your metabolic panel and thyroid.
- Optimize your thyroid with Nature-Throid and iodine supplements and nutritional support with medical-grade nutraceuticals.
- Exercise regularly – 30 minutes daily: 75% weight training, 25% cardio.
- Massage the treated area often during the weeks post-treatment.
- Hydrate for better elimination of fat globules.
- Schedule your second treatment – I recommend, at minimum, two treatments per area.
Dr. Prewitt’s Last Word
In my medical spa, I use SculpSure as one of several tools to aid patients who want to look and feel their very best. Laser medicine is not only a game-changer but a shape-changer. Now, you can sculpt the body you love.
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