AO–The Space · Greenville, SC

Cutera Body Contouring

Explore truSculpt for localized fat reduction and truFlex for muscle toning. We’ll help you decide which treatment fits your goals and what to expect before you commit.

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truFlex applicator placement guide.

Which treatment fits your goal?

Localized fat reduction

truSculpt

Radiofrequency energy heats tissue in a selected area. The FDA cleared specific truSculpt settings for reducing abdominal circumference and breaking down abdominal fat without surgery.

What you may feel
Warmth as the applicators heat the treatment area. Your provider monitors the area during treatment.

When to assess changes
Changes develop gradually. A published single-treatment study evaluated the abdomen and flanks at 12 weeks.

Read the FDA clearance summary

Muscle toning

truFlex

Electrodes deliver electrical impulses that make targeted muscles contract repeatedly. This is the option to discuss when your goal is more muscle definition.

What you may feel
Repeated tightening and release as the muscles contract. Your provider adjusts the intensity to your tolerance.

How to plan
Ask about a series, the areas we can treat, and when your provider recommends reassessing progress.

Read the published study on combined treatment

Before & after examples

Individual results vary.

Front view of the abdomen before and after truSculpt — Abdomen before and after truSculpt.

Side view of the abdomen before and after combined truSculpt and truFlex — Before and after a combined truSculpt and truFlex plan.

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What the studies measured

truSculpt. A single-treatment study used ultrasound to measure fat thickness in treated areas of the abdomen and flanks at follow-up. Read the study abstract.

Combined treatment. In a study of 12 people, participants received one radiofrequency session and six electrical muscle stimulation sessions. At one month after the last session, average abdominal circumference was 2.6 cm smaller (3.1%). Five participants reported temporary changes in sensation lasting 2 to 3 hours after muscle stimulation. The study measured the combined protocol. Read the full study.

Study findings describe the people and protocols studied. Your provider can explain how those protocols compare with your proposed treatment plan.

Questions before you book

Is body contouring a weight-loss treatment?

These treatments are for changes to the shape or definition of a specific area. The FDA explains that noninvasive body contouring does not treat obesity or produce weight loss. Read the FDA overview.

Can I use truSculpt and truFlex together?

We can discuss a combined plan if both localized fat reduction and muscle definition are part of your goal. Your provider will recommend the order, timing, and number of visits for your plan.

What if my weight has changed recently?

Tell us if your weight is still changing or if you’re using a GLP-1 medication. We can discuss timing and whether your concern is related to fat, muscle definition, or loose skin.

What should I tell my provider before treatment?

Share your health history, medications, pregnancy status, and any implants, pacemaker, or previous surgery near the area. Your provider will screen for contraindications and discuss possible effects, including redness, swelling or discomfort, burns from heat-based treatment, and soreness after muscle stimulation.

What will it cost?

Your treatment area and the number of visits determine the cost. We’ll go over the price of your plan at the consultation. Explore Cherry payment options.

Let’s talk about your goals.

Tell us which area you’d like to address. We’ll help you schedule a consultation at AO–The Space in Greenville.