Category: SculpSure®

Many people find themselves looking in the mirror and examining their body and facial flaws. They may notice excess fat, stubborn bulges, fine lines, and wrinkles. They often try at-home methods such as fad diets and strenuous exercises to eliminate unsightly bulges or scrubs to remove superficial signs of aging but without success.

Surgical procedures, such as liposuction or facelift surgery, may sound like ideal solutions, but they entail long recoveries and anesthesia. Going “under the knife” can be intimidating for many. Thanks to the latest technologies in cosmetic surgery, more doors have opened for non-invasive cosmetic options. Dr. Robert Wald offers SculpSure® and INFINI™ laser treatments, which both promise to provide results similar to surgery but with less postoperative downtime and pain.

Remove Wrinkles and Reduce Facial Skin Laxity

Even with a regular skincare routine, the effects of time kick in and signs of aging begin to develop. Creams and lotions can only do so much. INFINI™ Laser is a non-surgical treatment used to remove wrinkles and improve skin tone.

The INFINI™ treatment

INFINI™ is a radiofrequency (RF) microneedling device that provides a non-surgical facelift for all skin types. The treatment can be performed in-office. Dr. Wald will customize the procedure to the patient’s needs. He controls the treatment zone, intensity, and needle pass depth. The INFINI™ device works by creating thousands of coagulation zones in the dermis to emit precise energy that creates micro-injuries in the skin. This process promotes the formation of new collagen and elastin to help create brighter, softer, and smoother skin.

Eliminate Unwanted Fat and Sculpt the Body

A healthy lifestyle that includes a diet and exercise regimen is sometimes no match against stubborn fat in the abdomen, love handles, thighs, back rolls, and arms. SculpSure® is a non-invasive option to eliminate unwanted fat from target areas of the body. Patients can achieve a slimmer waistline, smoother hips, and a flatter abdomen with SculpSure®.

SculpSure® Treatment

SculpSure® passes laser energy through the skin to attack fat cells and melt them down, eliminating them from the body. It is a short in-office procedure that can be performed in about 25 minutes. The SculpSure® applicator is held against the target area so the laser can penetrate the skin. Patients can go back to work and resume normal activities following treatment. The body will slowly flush out the destroyed fat cells over the next six to eight weeks. After this time, a firmer, trimmer body will be revealed.

Want to learn more about your non-surgical options? Dr. Wald can help you to decide on the right procedure for you! Schedule your consultation by calling (714) 312-3549 or by filling out our online contact form.

This entry was posted on Saturday, October 29th, 2016 at 5:06 pm and is filed under Infini Laser, SculpSure®.

CoolSculpting Vs. Sculpture

Do you exercise and diet, yet still have stubborn fat? If you decided to get rid of your stubborn fat, you may be wondering what is the best option. There are non-surgical fat removal options such as CoolSculpting and SculpSure. These non-invasive procedures have become a popular plastic surgery trend. At the Aesthetic Institute, Dr. Wald is proud to offer SculpSure treatments and can explain why it is more effective than CoolSculpting.

CoolSculpting

What is CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting by Zeltiq is a fat-freezing procedure that uses cooling to eliminate stubborn fat in areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, and chin. CoolSculpting kills fat cells beneath the skin, which eventually are eliminated from your body. The average cost for CoolSculpting is about $2,250 for a specific area of the body.

How does CoolSculpting Work?

Actual CoolSculpting patient before and after photo courtesy of Grant Stevens, MD.

You and your doctor or medical professional will chose an area of concern on your body to apply a gel pad and CoolSculpting applicator. The vacuum applicator is used to suck the tissue (skin) into the applicator cup. Once the tissue is positioned fully in the applicator cup, the freezing begins. The procedure may be chilly, but as the area becomes numb the pulling, tugging, or pinching may subside. The patient may experience bruising and swelling after the procedure.

SculpSure

What is SculpSure?
SculpSure by Cynosure is a light-based body contouring laser that targets and destroys stubborn fat cells in just 25 minutes. SculpSure targets the flanks, abdomen, and back. The damaged cells are naturally eliminated from the body as early as 6 weeks, but can take up to 12 weeks. The average cost for Sculpture is about $1,800 for a specific area of the body.

How does Sculpture work?

Actual Sculpture patient before and after photo courtesy of S. Doherty, MD.

You and your doctor or medical professional will determine a target area or areas of concern on your body. The Sculpture applicators will be applied to your skin and properly secured. As the session begins the applicators will heat up and you may experience a tingling sensation. The SculpSure laser destroys fat cells in a band 2-3 centimeters under the skin. In addition to losing a small amount of weight, you lose size. The treatment takes approximately 25 minutes with no anesthesia, minimal to no discomfort and no down time. Sculpture is the perfect solution for destroying fat and non-surgical body contouring.

Which non-invasive procedure is right for me, CoolSculpting or Sculpture?

Both CoolSculpting and SculpSure are non-invasive fat reducers. SculpSure not only reduces fat, but treatments encourage collagen and elastin production. Both treatments have no downtime. Most patients return to work after their procedure and can immediately resume their daily activities. SculpSure takes only 25 minutes; so many patients complete a treatment on their lunch break, compared to CoolSculpting which takes at least an hour to complete 1 treatment. CoolSculpting takes 2-4 treatments for optimal results, whereas SculpSure can take just one treatment. CoolSculpting treats only one area at a time. SculpSure can treat four areas at once. SculpSure is effective and can maximize your results more quickly, for a lower cost.

If you would like to learn more about SculpSure and other options to reduce stubborn fat, schedule your consultation with Dr. Robert Wald today. Contact us by calling (714) 312-3549 or by filling out our online contact form.

This entry was posted on Saturday, August 27th, 2016 at 9:38 pm and is filed under Body Procedures, Liposuction, Male Cosmetic Procedures, Non-Surgical Procedures, SculpSure®.

Many people want to sculpt and define their bodies but are apprehensive about undergoing a surgical procedure such as liposuction or tummy tuck surgery. We all live busy lives but still want to look good while doing it. However, surgery involves a lot of downtime and pain, which requires many patients to take too much time off from work. Most people do not have the time to take away from their hectic schedules. One of the latest innovative laser technologies is SculpSure®. Like liposuction, SculpSure® can sculpt the body and remove excess fat while defining its contours. However, SculpSure® provides similar results without the surgery or any incisions. Patients can achieve a tighter, better-toned body without the long recovery and anesthesia risks.

No Downtime or Pain With SculpSure®

SculpSure® is a state-of-the-art controlled light-based technology that offers convenient and comfortable body contouring. It is an ideal procedure for those looking to remove stubborn pockets of excess fat that are unresponsive to diet and exercise. SculpSure® can be performed in-office within 25 minutes; most people are in and out of the treatment in less time than they take for their lunch break. Offering no downtime or pain, SculpSure® can treat multiple anatomical areas during the same treatment session.

SculpSure® Treatment Areas:

• Abdomen
• Flanks
• Love handles
• Muffin tops

How Does SculpSure® Work?

Prior to SculpSure® treatment, the target area(s) are marked. A customized application pattern is applied to the treatment area. Applicators are snapped into the frame and deliver laser energy to permanently destroy the targeted fat cells. Patients will feel a cooling sensation throughout the treatment to keep them comfortable.

The body will naturally absorb and remove the fat cells over the next six weeks. Complete results can be seen within 12 weeks. The number of treatments needed will depend on the amount of excess fat that is in the target area(s). Typically, most patients require two to four treatments for optimal results.

Patients are able to get up and go about their normal day immediately following treatment. Overall, they will be satisfied with their slimmer, natural-looking appearance without any surgery or downtime.

If you are interested in SculpSure®, Dr. Wald can provide you with more information during a consultation. You can contact us by calling  (714) 312-3549 or by filling out our online contact form.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, July 19th, 2016 at 8:00 am and is filed under Liposuction, Non-Surgical Procedures, SculpSure®, Tummy Tuck.