AccuSculpt

The AccuSculpt laser-assisted lipolysis procedure is an FDA- approved advance in facial contouring developed by leading plastic surgeons in the past 3 years.  No other procedure enables the removal of accumulated or descended fat deposits on the neck and jowls with such comfort, ease and safety. The AccuSculpt procedure is ideal for contouring the face and neck, including the midface and nasolabial folds, marionette lines, lower face and sagging jowls and the under chin area and neck, giving the lift many are seeking but without the need of a facelift.  This minimally invasive procedure requires only local anesthesia, 30 minutes and no incisions. Dr. Fleck will work with you to customize a treatment plan specific to your facial qualities and treatment objectives.

A well defined jawline is a hallmark of a youthful appearance. Heavy jowls and double chin contribute to an obese, aged appearance which has been difficult to treat prior to the introduction of laser liposculpting.  Clients who complain of a double chin or turkey wattle are ideal candidates for the Accusculpt laser. Dr. Fleck’s patients who have already undergone the Accusculpt procedure are extremely positive, noting no postoperative pain, minimal bruising lasting a day or two and visible neck tightening after only one week.  As collagen grows into the area after the procedure, improved definition of the neck and jawline will continue for up to six months.

What to Expect

The AccuSculpt experience starts with a physician consultation to outline the areas of concern and discuss anticipated results.  Dr. Fleck may recommend AccuSculpt as a stand-alone procedure or as an integral part of your specific treatment regimen where AccuSculpt may be performed in combination with filler injections with Radiesse or fractional CO2 laser resurfacing. 

On the day of the procedure, after the treatment areas are cleaned with antiseptic solution, Dr. Fleck will inject local anesthetic into the areas to be treated, and the AccuSculpt laser is inserted through a needle-sized opening which heals without scarring.  Once the laser is introduced, the fat-melting wavelength gently heats the fat and the surrounding collagen.   Afterward, controlled amounts of fat are removed with manual liposuction.  An elastic wrap is worn for two weeks while sleeping.  Patients often return to work and other activities in a few days. Light bruising may occur along with minor swelling.

Over the next 6 months, collagen growth begins to tighten and lift the skin.  The fat cells that are removed by laser-assisted lipolysis do not grow back. If the patient later gains or loses weight, the fat tends to be distributed proportionately over the entire body. 

Results are long-lasting and are comparable to a surgical facelift at a fraction of the cost.   The Accusculpt system is safer than SmartLipo due to its unique wavelength and ability to melt fat at lower energies. “The laser is so safe because it targets fat cells more precisely, producing less collateral heat to surrounding tissues,” explains Dr. Fleck.  Accusculpt can be used on small fat deposits on the face like the jowls with ease where traditional liposuction can not.