Technologies

Target stubborn fat and slim your waistline in as little as 15 minutes. As one of the fastest body sculpting treatments on the market, truSculpt provides a personalized solution that damages fat cells on the abdomen and flanks using heat, eliminating them from the body naturally and safely. Treatments are non-invasive, and patients typically experience little to no pain and zero downtime.

truSculpt uses innovative Monopolar RF technology to target fat and therapeutically heat it selectively. The fat cells are then eliminated through the lymphatic system over a period of 12 weeks. There is an average of 24% fat reduction achieved in just one treatment.

This procedure is versatile and effective in treating a wide range of patients who may not be candidates for other contouring procedures due to treatment location, skin type, fat thickness, or skin laxity. It has minimal discomfort and has been compared to a hot stone massage. There is no visible downtime after the procedure; normal activity can be resumed immediately.

The treatment time depends on the size of the area being treated and the number of areas being treated. The abdomen and flanks typically require 15 to 30 minutes of treatment. Only one treatment is typically needed; however, maximum results are visible after 12 weeks. You may need additional treatments to achieve the personalized results you desire.

At Ambrosia MD, Dr. Maghera and her team will provide all the details you need to make an informed decision about the truSculpt procedure.

If you’re interested in learning more about pairing truSculpt with muscle building, refer to our truBody page for more details. Put together, these two systems offer the truBody experience.

truSculpt will improve the shape, definition, and contouring of the abdomen and flanks in all shapes and sizes, so almost anyone can benefit from the treatment. Unfortunately, those with pacemakers or other implanted metallic or electronic devices, epilepsy, cancerous lesions, or recent surgical procedures cannot receive truSculpt treatment. We are unable to perform this treatment on those who are pregnant. We are unable to treat over the head and neck due to safety concerns.

During your consultation, we will discuss with you if you are a candidate based on goals, health, and medical history.

Yes, this treatment can be done on all skin types and over tattoos.

Visible results are typically achieved with one truSculpt session. Results appear over a 12-week period following treatment.

truSculpt treatments are typically described as warm but tolerable. During treatment, your skin’s temperature will rise but remain comfortable. The heat may be adjusted for your comfort. Results are even and consistent.

truSculpt treatments are noninvasive, require no recovery time, and allow you to immediately return to normal activities. After treatment, the treated area may be warm and flushed for one hour. In some cases, temporary bruising may occur.

Optimal results are seen after 12 weeks. To achieve your personal goals, additional treatments may be required.

truFlex is a personalized muscle sculpting treatment that adjusts to your fitness level, shape, and goals to strengthen, firm, and tone your muscles. The unique Multi-Directional Stimulation (MDS) technology delivers three treatment options by replicating intensified crunch, squat, and twisting actions. It’s the edge you need to look and feel your best.

Yes, in addition to muscle toning, truFlex can be used to rehabilitate weak muscles after an injury or post-surgery. Patients can also use the treatment to strengthen muscles prior to going into surgery. Many patients also find that their chronic low back pain improves with truFlex, as it helps to stabilize the spine when the glutes and abdomen are treated.

truFlex is a muscle sculpting machine which uses multi-directional muscle stimulation to improve muscle mass, strength, and overall basal metabolic rate.

Emsculpt Neo both tones muscles and reduces fat. It works by using radiofrequency to heat and eliminate fat cells and using High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology.

Key differences include:

• truFlex allows for focused and directed treatment of specific muscle groups. Up to 8 muscle groups at a time can be treated. EmSculpt can treat a maximum of 2 muscle groups.
• truFlex focuses on muscle strength and building, whereas EmSculpt will perform fat loss and muscle building. However, the truBody system uses truSculpt in addition to truFlex. The truSculpt is a radiofrequency fat loss machine that will work to destroy fat cells in one 15-minute treatment permanently.
• truFlex allows one to treat for rehabilitation and strengthening purposes, whereas EmSculpt cannot because it also causes fat loss. In cases of severe muscle atrophy (or sarcopenia), we do not want to reduce fat any further in these areas of the body.
• The size of the paddles on the truFlex machine allows us to customize the treatment to individual patients, for example, localizing activation of small muscle groups (deltoids, calves, and gluteus medius). Furthermore, the strength of activation can be adjusted for each pair of paddles (4 sets), which means we can treat muscles at different strengths to help produce symmetry in strength and size.
• EmSculpt has one mode of muscle contraction, whereas truFlex offers 3 different modes of muscle stimulation (prep, sculpt, and tone).

Most healthy men and women can benefit from truFlex treatments. During your consultation, we will discuss with you if you are a candidate based on your health and medical history.

truFlex can treat up to 8 areas in 1 15-minute session.

You can see remarkable results in as little as 4 treatments. Additional treatments may be required to achieve your personalized results. We’ll discuss maintenance options during your consultation.

As the treatment begins, patients feel a gentle contraction sensation. As the intensity slowly increases, the muscle contraction intensifies and feels like an intense workout.

truFlex is non-invasive and requires no recovery time. Patients are able to return to normal activities after the treatment immediately. Post-procedure, patients may notice tingling in the areas treated for up to a few hours and/or slight muscle soreness or tenderness for 24-72 hours.

Results may be visible as early as the second session; however, maximum results require a set of 4-6 sessions and will be visible 8-12 weeks after the last session.

Yes, you can. Both can be completed during your first appointment. The treatment will begin with truSculpt and end with truFlex.

Contraindications to treatment include:

• Cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators, implanted metallic or electronic devices
• Epilepsy
• Cancerous lesions
• Acute trauma or fracture
• Recent surgical procedures
• Abdominal or inguinal hernia
• Critical ischemia of lower limbs
• Blood flow deficiencies/venous thrombosis

If you have any questions about whether or not you can receive this treatment, please contact our office.

truSculpt and truFlex technology together form the truBody system. This system works to help you lose fat and gain muscle.

truBody can treat the following conditions:

• Lower belly “pooch”
• Hard-to-lose fat throughout the stomach
• A ”muffin top” around the front of your waistline (love handles)
• Skin laxity in the abdomen
• Double chin (submental fat)
• Back fat
• Excessive thigh fat

Pros 

Studies have found that this combination of the truSculpt and truFlex technologies can create an average of 24% reduction in fat and 33% increase in muscle mass post-treatment. This treatment comes with no downtime and no serious side effects.

The intensity of truFlex can be increased over time as you gain muscle mass, so it’s a personalized muscle-sculpting treatment that can be customized to your fitness level with buildable results.

Cons

Like most nonsurgical procedures, your treatment plan will likely include multiple sessions—likely 4-6 in total—for optimal results. This treatment does not negate the effects of a poor lifestyle (poor diet and limited exercise). For optimal results, the truBody system should be combined with positive lifestyle changes.

The fat reduction is not instantaneous and requires up to 12 weeks for maximal results. For those looking for immediate results, surgical intervention may be more appropriate.

While everyone is different, you may need maintenance treatments every 1-3 months to maintain your truFlex muscle-building results.

While the truSculpt system can help tighten skin, it is limited by how much excess skin a person may have. We will assess you and provide recommendations during your consultation. In some cases, surgical intervention may be the only option to remove large amounts of excess skin.

A truBody treatment typically takes about 60-90 minutes.

Your treatment will begin with a thorough consult, review of history, and photos. We will then proceed with a 15-minute truSculpt session. Handpieces will be placed on your target treatment areas, and they will gradually heat up in cycles as the monopolar radiofrequency energy begins to flow. The heat can be uncomfortable for some, but most patients have minimal discomfort, with some people comparing the feeling to a hot-stone massage. Because the treatment is relatively brief, any discomfort lasts only a short period.

Next, we will proceed to treat these areas with the truFlex machine, our muscle stimulation platform. You’ll experience full muscle contractions to build muscle mass (by increasing muscle fibre density) and boost your basal metabolic rate (BMR). You can return to your normal activities directly afterward.

There is no downtime after treatment, but the targeted area may be warm and flushed for about an hour afterward. You may also notice some tingling over the treated areas. During the first few days post-procedure, you may also experience sensitivity and muscle soreness in the treated area, as if you’ve had a hard workout. This should resolve on its own within 72 hours. It is important to ensure you drink plenty of fluids (water) after your treatment.

It takes three to four months post-treatment for your body to metabolize and eliminate the destroyed fat cells and for your new muscle mass to build up.

To achieve your desired results, which will become increasingly visible over time, you will need at least 1 truSculpt and 4 truFlex treatments.

truSculpt treatments kill fat cells permanently, so your fat reduction results should last as long as your weight remains stable. However, if you gain weight, the remaining fat cells in and around the treatment area may expand.

Regular strength training and a healthy diet can extend the results of your truFlex treatment, but muscle definition and mass naturally decline with age. Most people will require truFlex maintenance treatments every 1-3 months to maintain their muscle mass and strength.

truSculpt uses radiofrequency technology to help melt fat cells. RF technology also has the added benefit of tightening treated skin. Many clients will notice considerable tightening of their skin in the weeks to months after their treatment.

It is important to note that if you have excessive/large amounts of loose skin, surgery may be the only option.

With radiofrequency heating, truSculpt is able to not only burn fat but also help with skin tightening and even reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Fat cells that are destroyed during a treatment session with truSculpt are flushed away by the body’s natural waste removal process (lymphatic system) over a 3–4 month period.