truSculpt® Body Sculpting

What is truSculpt Body Sculpting?

truSculpt is a non-surgical body sculpting treatment that uses controlled monopolar radiofrequency (RF) energy to heat and reduce stubborn pockets of fat. Even with a healthy diet and regular exercise, certain areas like the abdomen and flanks (often called love handles) can hold onto fat that simply will not budge. truSculpt offers a way to address those areas without surgery, incisions, or recovery time. During treatment, the RF energy gently heats the deeper layers of the skin and the subcutaneous fat beneath it. This raises the temperature of the targeted fat cells enough to break them down, and over the following weeks your body naturally clears them away. The treatment is FDA-cleared for non-invasive lipolysis (the breakdown of fat) and for reduction in circumference of the abdomen. Because the energy also warms the dermis, many patients notice an improvement in the firmness of the treated skin as well. The experience is comfortable, often described as feeling like a warm stone massage. There is no anesthesia, no needles, and no downtime, so you can return to your normal day right after your session. Dr. Kurtzman will evaluate your goals and let you know whether truSculpt is the right fit or whether a different approach would serve you better.

Ideal Candidates

truSculpt is designed for people who are close to their goal weight but want help with stubborn areas that have not responded to diet and exercise. During your consultation, Dr. Kurtzman will review your goals and confirm whether you are a good candidate:

• Adults who are at or near a healthy weight, typically with a body mass index under 30
• Those bothered by stubborn fat on the abdomen or flanks that has not responded to diet and exercise
• Patients who want body contouring without surgery, incisions, or downtime
• People looking to refine and tighten specific areas rather than achieve overall weight loss
• Anyone who prefers a comfortable, in-office treatment that lets them return to normal activities the same day
• Patients with realistic expectations who understand truSculpt is a fat reduction treatment, not a substitute for weight loss

The Procedure

truSculpt is performed in the office and requires no anesthesia or recovery time. Treatment length depends on how many areas you are addressing, ranging from about 15 minutes for a small area to roughly an hour for the abdomen and both flanks:

Recovery & Results

There is essentially no downtime with truSculpt. Because the treatment is non-invasive, you can resume your normal routine right away, including work and exercise. The treated area may feel warm, slightly tender, or look mildly pink for the first day or two, similar to how your muscles might feel after a workout. This typically resolves on its own within a day or two without any special care. There are no incisions, no stitches, and no activity restrictions.

Your body needs time to break down and clear the treated fat cells, so results develop gradually. Most patients begin to notice changes within several weeks, with continued improvement and fuller results over roughly 6 to 12 weeks. Many patients see a meaningful improvement after a single treatment, while some choose a second session to refine the result or to treat additional areas. Because the treated fat cells are cleared by the body, the reduction is long-lasting as long as you maintain a stable weight with a healthy diet and regular exercise. truSculpt is a contouring treatment, not a weight loss method, so the best results come when it is paired with a healthy lifestyle.