WarmSculpting, otherwise known as, SculpSure TM is a laser procedure that targets unwanted fat. If you have a double chin or unwanted fat along your jaw line, this is the procedure for you! Men and women of all ages can benefit from this procedure. Dr. Nicole Norris of Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa in Peru has been offering this procedure for the last 2 years. She was happy to answer our questions and comment on her the results she sees in her practice.
How does it work? SculpSureTM is a laser which is only attracted to adipose tissue (fat cells). The laser energy is absorbed only by fat cells. The other surrounding body tissues do not absorb the energy and are unaffected. Over the course of 12 weeks, the dead fat cells are permanently cleared from the body. This laser can be used on almost any area of the body where a patient has unwanted fat. Due to the heat from the laser there can also be some degree of skin tightening. When you lose fat, you will not be left with loose skin in the treated area. However, if there is already loose skin in the area, it will not significantly alter that skin. In my opinion, WarmSculpting gives better cosmetic results under the chin than similar fat-busting modalities, such as CoolSculpting or Kybella.
How much fat can I expect to lose and how many treatments are typically needed? In the SculpSure TM studies, patients lost an average of 21% of the fat under their chin with one treatment and noticed a more defined jaw line. The number of treatments depends on the patient’s goals and how big the treatment area is. Most patients do at least 2 treatments separated by about 6 weeks.
What does it feel like? The treatment is done sitting upright on a comfortable exam table and takes 25 minutes. Laser energy is heat energy. The heat you experience is tolerable but not necessarily comfortable. The heat cycles every five seconds and is not persistent. We can adjust laser settings through the procedure so that everyone completes the procedure.
When can I expect to see my result? Since it takes the body an average of 12 weeks to clear fat from the body, your definitive result is approximately twelve weeks after your last treatment, pending your age and medical issues.
Why do some people have double chins and others do not? Some people are born with a submental fat pad and others are not. This is an area to store fat. Sometimes patients notice a double chin when they gain weight, women may notice it around menopause, and others notice it as they age despite minimal differences in weight gain. Patients are good candidates for SculpSure for under their chin if they are healthy, can maintain their weight and do not like the fullness under their chin!
Chin up! There is hope for changing the appearance of your chin with SculpSure TM! Come to our Sip, Sculpt and Change your Chin Event on Thursday February 20th Party by Appointment! Special Event pricing that day only when you come in for a 30-minute free consultation with a SculpSure TM expert. Call us at 815-780-8264 to reserve your 30-minute appointment and to learn more!
Chin up! Change Your Chin with WarmSculpting
