You want to get rid of fats in certain areas of your body so you can have a more toned and sculptured silhouette. You’ve heard about invasive procedures like liposuction and the new, more advanced non-surgical treatments available nowadays like SculpSure. And while you’ve already started eliminating junk foods from your diet, and you’ve also started to exercise, you feel that you need to do more to achieve the results that you want. You’ve even given up your vices to become healthier.
Your dilemma now is deciding between non-invasive SculpSure and surgical fat removal. Which one should you get? Here are a few differentiating factors that could help you choose between the two:
Factor 1: Amount of weight/fats you want to lose – What patients must remember about SculpSure is that it’s not a ‘straight-up’ weight loss solution. Instead, it’s a non-surgical cosmetic treatment you can take to give you a more pronounced shape, which means that you must already be within your ideal weight. If you need to lose more than weight and you want to achieve that through a cosmetic procedure, then something more invasive might be right up your alley.
A surgical fat removal treatment will give immediate results, and you will begin to see and feel the difference right after surgery. But just as it is with SculpSure or other non-invasive procedures, optimal results will truly manifest after a few weeks. And, you will need to “keep your end of the bargain” if you want to maintain your new weight.
Factor 2: Scar or no scar – One of the major deciding factors for a lot of patients is the “scar or no scar” aspect of the procedures. Since a non-invasive fat reduction procedure like SculpSure does not involve incisions, surgical knives, and stitches, there will be no visible scars to contend with. If you look forward to bikini season each year, a surgical procedure might not be a good fit for you.
Factor 3: Facial contouring – In 2017, the FDA approved SculpSure for the non-invasive removal of fats under the chin (double chin). SculpSure has already been cleared as a safe and effective non-surgical procedure for permanent fat removal on the thighs, belly area, flanks, and back. The inclusion of the chin area comes as a welcome addition.
To know more about the procedure, schedule an appointment today with Dr. John Tang for initial SculpSure consultation and evaluation of your condition. You may call Rejuvé at (408) 740-5320. Rejuve is proud to serve the communities of Saratoga, Los Gatos, Campbell, Cupertino, and San Jose Bay Area