This post was written in partnership with Dr. Kenneth Rothaus, M.D.
We all have that stubborn area (or areas) on our body that despite diet and exercise, we cannot seem to get results.
For me, that area is my c-section “pouch’ –
(Gah. I hate that word. I feel like a kangaroo– but it is what it is.)
Many C-section Moms are left with “loose skin”, but my pouch most definitely has fat.
Fat, that remains no matter how many classes at the gym, crunches, leg-lifts or Burpees I do.
(Ok, fine! I haven’t done a ton of burpees. They’re are on my short list of Oh hellllll No-exercises.)
Now that the baby shop is officially closed, I’ve been contemplating and researching options– including surgical procedures like Tummy Tucks and Lipo.
So when NY board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Kenneth Rothaus approached me to try out a new, innovative and non-invasive way to sculpt and melt away stubborn fat areas… sans pain or down time, I was all in.
The procedure is called SculpSure.
SculpSure is a breakthrough in non-invasive body contouring that treats bothersome areas of fat, helping you achieve the shape you want. The 25 minute procedure uses light-based technology to permanently destroy up to 24%* of treated fat in problem areas such as the abdomen and love handles.
Yesterday was my big appointment. I was a mixed bag of nerves and excitement.
I had researched and researched, and heard over and over how it was pain-free but I remained a tinsy bit skeptical because… well… I’m not exactly known for my pain tolerance & the many horror stories I had read about “the other sculpting” haunted the back of my mind.
The good news is that when my husband and I sat down with Dr. Rothaus to discuss the procedure beforehand, he put me right at ease.
Owning the 3rd machine in New York, Dr. Rothaus has been an early adopter of this breakthrough treatment, was extremely knowledgable and answered my every question.
He assured me that since SculpSure uses heat and a non suction applicator without clamps, the applicators are able to evenly treat the area and there would be no “stick of butter“ (aka frozen fat) to be massaged out– there would be no swelling, no nerve pain during or after– AND perhaps best of all, no down time! I could literally exercise and go back to regular activities that same day.
With SculpSure you can customize the 4 flat frames used to treat a variety of trouble areas, from your back to your muffin-top… or in my case… the pouch.
(see the quick video below)
Dr. Rothaus began by examining and measuring the area. Once determined the area was treatable, we took some before photos and headed into the SculpSure room where he set up the frames & hooked me up.
Dr. Rothaus worked at achieving the perfect temperature. When it got too warm he lowered it to comfortable heat.
Once the temperature was just right, the machine alternated for 25 minutes between periods of heat and short periods of cooling. Slight tingling- but never any pain.
I was chatting with my husband, checking out the photos he took and asking Dr. Rothaus my every nip/tuck/fill question– which he very graciously answered – every. single. one (more on that in another post).
When the 25 minutes was up, he disconnected the machine and there was just a little redness in the treated area.
Literally, that was it.
I got up, got dressed and went on with my day. Crazy– right?
The area was a little tender to touch for the rest of the day, but barely.
Results typically show 6-12 weeks.
Cost is $375 per frame. 4 frames treat an entire average abdomen (which is a fraction of the cost and time to treat an entire abdomen using other methods).
I am amazed at how quick and painless the procedure was and am beyond excited to see the results.
My follow up with Dr. Rothaus is early February (around the 6 wk mark) & I will definitely be sharing more about my experience and results!
Stay tuned…
