Body Sculpting Treatments and Devices
Body sculpting is mostly an in clinic treatment. Home devices also exist, with smaller effects.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
Where to buy
- Search AmazonLive search · amazon.com
- Google ShoppingLive search · google.com
- Find clinics near youLive search · google.com
Dermatology offices, plastic surgery practices and medical spas book clinic treatments. Ask which device brand they use.
Professional insight
Aesthetic clinicians start with who is a candidate. Body sculpting reduces fat pockets, not weight.
- Ask whether a licensed clinician supervises each session.
- Ask for the device name to check its clearance.
- Check the cleared body areas for that device.
- Ask how many sessions a typical plan includes.
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Types
| Method | Where | Works by |
|---|---|---|
| Cryolipolysis | Clinic | Cooling fat cells |
| Radiofrequency | Clinic or home | Heating tissue |
| Laser lipolysis | Clinic | Heating fat with laser |
| Electromagnetic muscle stimulation | Clinic | Contracting muscle |
| Massage roller or wrap | Home | Surface massage only |
Questions for the seller
- Who performs the treatment, and what training do they have?
- What results can I expect, and when?
- What side effects have your patients had?
- Is there a fee for follow up visits?
- What happens if a rare side effect occurs?
Financing
Many clinics sell packages or offer medical credit plans. Insurance does not usually pay for cosmetic body sculpting.
Read the interest terms closely. Deferred interest plans can back charge interest after a missed payoff date.
Common questions
- Do home fat freezing devices work like clinic ones?
- Clinic devices are tested for specific areas. Home claims are often unproven.
- Is body sculpting a weight loss method?
- No. It targets small fat pockets in people near their goal weight.
- How do I check a device's clearance?
- Search the device name in the FDA 510(k) database.