truSculpt ID: Pre + Post Treatment Instructions

Please review below instructions. If you have any questions, feel free to text/call our office at (202) 333-4445.

Pre Treatment

• 2 Weeks Prior: Discontinue sunless tanners in the area(s) to be treated.

• Day of Treatment: 

  • The area to be treated and upper back need to be free of hair so that truSculpt iD pads have good contact with your skin. If you are unable to shave or remove hair from the upper back, we can do this at your appointment.

  • Do not apply creams, lotions or powders to the area to be treated and upper back; these areas should be clean and dry.

  • Do not apply any numbing medications. They are unnecessary and could compromise the safety and effectiveness of your treatment.

  • Drink plenty of fluids & eat prior to your appointment to optimize your treatment.

  • Jewelry/body piercings may need to be removed if under/near the treatment area. Please notify clinic of any changes to your health or medications since your last visit.

Post Treatment

• Redness and swelling may occur and typically resolve within a few hours to days.

• Palpable nodules that are tender to touch or lumps in the treatment area may develop in the treated area up to 72 hours following treatment and typically resolve over several weeks. Gently massage the nodules for 2-5 minutes twice daily to hasten their resolution.

• Notify if any of the following occur:

  • Blisters, crusting, or skin burns

  • Tenderness, redness or swelling persisting longer than a few days.

  • Nodules that are tender or lumps in the treatment area that last longer than 4 weeks.

• Fat cell destruction occurs slowly over the next 3 months. During this period, if you are able to avoid or minimize anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve), aspirin, etc., you will optimize your results (optional). Those who need to take these still achieve excellent responses. (Consult your health care provider prior to discontinuing these medications.) A healthy diet further improves results. Multiple treatments may be required to achieve your desired cosmetic goal.

PLEASE REPORT ANY SIDE EFFECTS IMMEDIATELY! If you have any questions or experience any side effects, please contact our office immediately and send photo via text (or call) ASAP to 202.333.4445.