How Long Does Body Contouring Last?

How Does Body Contouring with truSculpt® iD Work?

Fat removal with truSculpt® iD uses radiofrequency energy that travels through the skin without harming it and targets layers of fat. The fat cells absorb the radiofrequency energy, causing them to break apart. Fat cells do not feel anything, so this process is not uncomfortable. However, your body recognizes the damaged cells and begins to filter them away via the lymphatic system. 

Unlike other forms of body contouring, the radiofrequency energy used by truSculpt® iD has the added benefit of tightening your skin. The heat causes collagen fibers in your skin to tighten, providing lift and firming. This extra firming helps the treated area look even more sculpted than fat removal alone. This benefit makes truSculpt® iD an effective way to achieve your shapely contours and avoid the skin laxity that can follow fat removal. 

How Long Does Body Contouring Last?

Non-invasive body contouring takes advantage of the fact that the adult body does not regrow fat cells. Your truSculpt® iD results can last for a lifetime, especially if you maintain a healthy lifestyle. The fat cells remaining in the area can still change in size if your weight changes significantly. However, removing fat cells changes your body’s overall fat distribution, meaning that even if your weight changes, the treated area will often look better than it would have otherwise. 

While people who are close to their goal body weight will see the most dramatic truSculpt® iD results, those with a higher BMI can also enjoy the benefits. In all cases, fat removal is long-lasting as long as you maintain a stable weight. Even if your weight does increase in the future, the treated area will have fewer fat cells available to grow in size. 

Is There Any Downtime After Body Contouring?

One advantage of non-surgical body sculpting is the lack of recovery time. Your truSculpt® iD treatment can take as little as fifteen minutes, and you can return to your usual activities afterward without downtime. Your skin may look flushed for an hour or two after treatment, but most people experience no other effects. Unlike treatments that use cold to achieve their results, truSculpt® iD does not cause side effects such as numbness.