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truSculpt iD: A versatile, quick and painless approach to non-surgical fat reduction
Close to 10 years ago CoolSculpting by Zeltiq revolutionized our approach to body contouring, using a controlled form of cooling to selectively and permanently reduce unwanted areas of local fat. Today, truSculpt iD by Cutera adds a new non-surgical fat reduction procedure to our dermatologists’ toolbox.
truSculpt iD is an innovative technique, recently approved by the FDA, that uses radiofrequency to permanently reduce fat. Instead of the selective cold fat damage produced by CoolSculpting, the radiofrequency used by truSculpt iD converts to heat, permanently melting fat in localized areas. Here are the main benefits of the procedure:
- Tailored: Because of the shape and size of the truSculpt iD applicators, our dermatologists can further customize our fat reduction treatments to patients’ specific body shape.
- Versatile: We can treat both large and small areas of unwanted fat. The six handpieces can be applied at once to treat a fairly large area such as the abdomen and flanks quickly. Areas that are too small for the CoolSculpting applicators, such as small bulges over women’s and men’s love handles, or pockets around the belly button or a scar, do beautifully with truSculpt iD.
- Quick: The procedure can be done in a remarkably short, 15-minute treatment session.
- Painless with no downtime: truSculpt iD produces results similar to those of CoolSculpting with even less discomfort and virtually no downtime.
Like CoolSculpting, truSculpt iD is not a weight-loss program, but a treatment to reduce localized areas of fat on the abdomen and love handles, inner thighs, arms and axillary puffs. With the addition of truSculpt iD, SkinCare Physicians’ dermatologists have a more comprehensive and versatile approach to fat reduction. We can now use either cold or radiofrequency-induced heat to produce permanent, pleasing, and natural results for our patients.
I went to a consultation in St. Petersburg, FL for TruSculpt ID for my abdomen. During the consultation the Dr mentioned that my abdomen was small but there are a total of 6 applicators so I may as well use them. To me that meant that no matter if I chose to use 4 I would still be quoted the same price. When I received my proposal it was written as 6 applicators x’s $318. I am confused about this quote and I did tell the Dr. and she explained I was incorrect. I also would have to go back after 6 weeks and pay an additional $1000 for the final session. Does this quote sound correct? It seems high to me as I had seen the price to be no more than $2k.
Thank you for your question. We are not however in a position to comment on other providers’ pricing.
There’s no need to have a reassessment. Please call the office and ask to speak to our head nurse. She could take care of things over the phone to see if you would be a candidate for truSculpt iD. This would save you a trip in.
You keep saying a similar number of sessions as Cool Sculpting but don’t say what that number is!!!
Hi,
Only a consultation will enable us to have a better understanding of the number of sessions needed depending on the area to be treated and the amount of fat. Feel free to call the office at 617-731-1600 to book a consultation.
Please how much cost( belly fat)
It depends of the area to be treated and the amount of fat. Please call our office at 617-731-1600 to book a consultation.
How does the treatment pricing compare to Cool Sculpting?
The prices to do CoolSculpting and truSculpt iD of the belly (abdomen) and flanks (love handles) in a typically sized individual are pretty similar. But CoolSculpting takes about 90 minutes of treatment time to perform, while truSculpt iD takes 15 minutes.
do you have any before/afters from your office you can show (not the device maker)?
None with patient permission to post yet.
How many treatment are required to reduce eliminate fat?
It depends on the amount of fat. Typically the same number as with CoolSculpting.
What is a ballpark cost of this treatment? This would be a great use of a flex spend account.
This is not eligible for flex spending as it is a cosmetic treatment.
It depends of the area to be treated, the number of hand pieces used, and the amount of fat. Please call our office at 617-731-1600 to book a consultation.
How many areas of the body can be treated in one 15 minute session?
We can use up to 6 hand pieces per treatment. In a typically sized individual for example we can treat the belly and love handles with handpieces.
Hello ;
How many treatments does one need and what is the cost ?
Thank you
It depends on the amount of fat. Typically the same number as with CoolSculpting.
Are you still left with flaccid skin after this treatment?
Hi, truSculpt iD treatments are primarily for reducing localized areas of fat, but they also tighten the skin a bit as well.