Areas that can be partially thinned with Scalp Shure and the number of treatments required

Scalp Shure with FDA approval as a medical slimming machine

Scalp Shure is a medical slimming machine that can partially slim down, announced by a major American laser equipment developer in 2016 .

Aesthetic medicine includes slimming treatments such as cooling, high frequency (RF waves/radio waves), and HIFU. Scalpsure is a machine (external laser) that irradiates the laser from above the skin (outside the body) to heat the subcutaneous fat and damage the fat cells. In addition, for medical slimming machines that use lasers, the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration), which is the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan, has approved the effect and safety of reducing fat cells for the first time in the world.

Scalp Shure does not damage the skin

Slimming machines that use lasers are divided into internal lasers and external lasers. The internal laser is a method in which a hole is made in the skin and a thin tube is inserted to irradiate the fat layer with the laser, which leaves a scar on the skin.

On the other hand, Scalp Shure, which is an external laser, irradiates the laser from the surface of the skin, so there is no burden on the skin.

Principle and safety of Scalp Shure

Fat cells are damaged by being heated to a temperature of about 45°C for a certain period of time. Scalp Shure uses this principle.

Fat cells damaged by the thermal energy of the laser by Scalp Shure become dysfunctional and enter a state of cell death (apoptosis). Dysfunctional adipocytes are excreted from the body along with feces and urine over a period of about three months by macrophages, a type of white blood cell.

There is no effect on the liver during the excretion process, and there are no reports of complications such as fatty liver (a condition in which triglycerides accumulate in the liver) caused by scalp shure.

One laser irradiation time is 25 minutes. In the first 4 minutes, the laser is irradiated so that the subcutaneous temperature reaches 42 to 47 ° C, and then for 21 minutes, the laser is irradiated intermittently for 1 to 20 seconds while maintaining the temperature. Scalp Shure, which is equipped with a cooling system, cools the skin surface at the same time as laser irradiation, so it is said that pain caused by heat is reduced.

The higher the temperature, the greater the force acting on the fat layer, but the higher the temperature, the greater the burden on the skin. However, the subcutaneous temperature maintained by Scalp Shure is 42 to 47°C, and by irradiating heat energy that keeps the temperature below 50°C for 25 minutes, it creates enough heat to reduce fat cells. increase. Normally, if you continue to irradiate the laser for a long time, you are worried about the effect on the skin, but Scalp Shure irradiates while cooling the skin surface, so there is no big risk while affecting the fat layer, and it is safe. It can be said that it is expensive.

With Scalp Shure, it is possible to treat small parts or two parts at the same time

Scalp Shure attaches four 4 x 6 cm parts (applicators) to the area where you want to reduce fat and irradiates the laser. When the laser is irradiated, thermal energy spreads to the surroundings, so the area where thermal energy is transmitted is approximately 5 x 7 cm per applicator.

In order to install the applicator, attach the frame (attachment frame) to the part to be irradiated with the laser. At this time, 4 can be lined up to irradiate a single area over a wide area (20 x 7 cm, 10 x 14 cm, etc.), or 2 on each side of the flank (10 x 7 cm, 2 locations, etc.) You can also irradiate. Depending on the combination of attachments, it is possible to change the range of treatment and perform irradiation according to each individual.

Areas that can be irradiated with Scalp Shure

• Abdomen (upper abdomen, lower abdomen, flank)
• Thighs (outer and inner thighs)
• back
• buttocks
• upper arm
• Under the chin / double chin (the neck is out of the treatment range)

Scalp Shure can treat multiple areas at once.

Irradiation under the chin (double chin) uses a dedicated applicator and attachment frame that are different from treatments on the body. The depth of heat energy reaches is shallow compared to the body, and the area where heat is transmitted is also narrow, so the risk of burns etc. is said to be low.

Scalp Shure also tightens sagging skin

Scalp Shure acts on the fat layer by irradiating the laser, and the thermal energy also stimulates fibroblasts in the dermis layer. As a result, collagen and elastin are produced , reducing the thickness of the fat layer while giving the skin firmness and elasticity, leading to a youthful impression.

Pain of treatment by Scalp Shure

pain during surgery

Immediately after the start of laser irradiation, the laser is absorbed by the fat cells, causing a sudden temperature rise, so you may feel a slight pain. In many cases, it is a sensation such as "tingling pain" or "feeling heat deep in the skin". However, the scalp Shure is equipped with a cooling function, and since laser irradiation and cooling are performed alternately, the pain is said to be minor.

Thermal energy is applied to the subcutaneous fat up to a maximum depth of 2 to 3 cm while protecting the skin surface with a cooling function. Scalp Shure has a temperature-regulating function that heats the fat layer to 42-47°C while avoiding the risk of burns and keeps it at a constant temperature that causes fat cell damage.

The irradiation power of Scalp Shure can be adjusted, so if you experience any abnormal heat or pain during the treatment, do not put up with it and immediately tell the doctor.

pain after surgery

After the procedure, pain and swelling such as muscle pain may occur due to damage to fat cells, but it is said to subside in a few days to two weeks.

Scalp Shure reduces fat cells so there is less rebound

Scalp Shure reduces the thickness of subcutaneous fat by damaging the fat cells themselves with the thermal energy of the laser and metabolizing and excreting them.

In dieting and daily life, fat decreases or increases due to the reduction or enlargement of fat cells, and the number of fat cells does not change.

Different number of fat cells for each person

Fat cells store lipids and sugars taken in from meals as energy and supply energy to the body when needed. There are individual differences in the number of fat cells, and it is said that the obese type tends to have more fat cells than the lean type. Also, the number of fat cells will not decrease unless you undergo medical slimming treatment.

Those who are compatible with scalp Shure

• Those who do not achieve the expected body shape even after dieting
• Those who do not want to leave scars
• Those who are resistant to liposuction
• Those who want to lose weight partially
• Those who want to finish one treatment in a short time
• Feel free to try
• vulnerable to pain
• Those who want to minimize the burden on the body
• Those who do not have time for downtime
• Those who are concerned about postpartum belly sagging
• Those who get fat when wearing pants
• Those with sagging above the knee
• Those who are concerned about sagging upper arms
• Those who are concerned about the back line
• Those who are concerned about sagging under the chin (double chin)

The reason why changes are difficult to appear in self-styled diets with aging

As you age, your basal metabolic rate decreases as you lose muscle mass. Therefore, it becomes difficult to maintain the same diet and amount of exercise as when you were young, especially in the upper arms, lower abdomen, flanks and thighs.

With age, collagen and elastin, which maintain the elasticity and firmness of the skin, decrease, resulting in wrinkles and sagging. Scalp Shure is said to be able to stimulate fibroblasts by irradiating a laser, produce collagen and elastin, and restore skin elasticity at the same time as slimming.

Scalp Shure acts on the fat layer without damaging the skin

In order to irradiate the laser from the outside of the body with the external laser Scalp Shure to produce a slimming effect, a laser with a wavelength that meets the following conditions is used.

• Thermal energy reaches the fat layer under the skin
• Acts on the fat layer (absorbed)
• Poorly absorbed by skin melanin and moisture

The near-infrared laser used in Scalp Shure meets these conditions.

Scalp Shure laser wavelength that acts only on the fat layer

At wavelengths that are easily absorbed by the black pigment of melanin and moisture, the wavelengths are absorbed before reaching the fat layer, so the heat energy does not reach the fat layer. The laser used in Scalp Shure has a wavelength of 1,060 nm, and has the advantage of being difficult to be absorbed by the black pigments such as melanin in the skin, the red pigments of hemoglobin, and the moisture of the skin .

The laser wavelength has the property of not reacting to anything other than the target, so it does not damage the surrounding tissue.

Scalp Shure can be applied without worrying about skin color or sunburn

In aesthetic medicine, hair removal and blemish treatments are often performed using a laser with a wavelength that is absorbed by the black pigment of melanin. However, if the skin color is dark due to sunburn, etc., the laser wavelength reacts strongly and there is a risk of burns, so there are restrictions such as not being able to perform the treatment .

On the other hand, the wavelength of the Scalp Shure laser is not easily absorbed by the black pigment of melanin, so it is less affected by skin color and sunburn, making it possible to perform the treatment.

Scalp Shure effect peak and required number of treatments

The effect is felt after 3 months, and the required number of treatments is about 2 to 3 times

It is said that the effect of scalp Shure treatment begins to be felt about 3 weeks after irradiation, the effect peaks about 3 months later, and the average reduction rate of the fat layer is 24%.

Some people feel the effect after one treatment, but it is recommended to irradiate the same area 2 to 3 times every other month, and the effect can be felt after 2 to 3 treatments. It is said that there are many

The average reduction rate of the fat layer by Scalp Shure is 24% (about 80g) in 3 months. If you want a more slimming effect, it is said that treatment every other month is desirable because it is necessary to perform additional irradiation before the dysfunctional fat cells are completely discharged from the body.

There is no limit on the number of scalp Shure treatments. It is said that the more the number of treatments, the higher the slimming effect.

Comparison of Scalp Shure with other slimming machines

In addition to lasers, there are many medical slimming machines that can be expected to reduce fat cells that use energy sources such as fat cooling, HIFU, and high frequency (RF waves/radio waves).

It can be said that each machine has the same effect of damaging fat cells and eliminating dysfunctional fat cells from the body through metabolism, leading to slimming. In addition, the number of treatments, applicable parts of treatment, fees, etc. differ depending on the machine.

Scalp Shure treatment areas are mainly targeted to the body. On the other hand, many slimming machines that use high frequency or HIFU can approach the fat around the eyes and face line, and HIFU is said to be particularly effective for sagging.

Difference from cool sculpting

Coolsculpting, which is often compared to scalpsure, is a medical slimming machine that cools the fat layer and destroys only fat cells without affecting other tissues or blood .

For cool sculpting, it is necessary to change the special applicator for each part to be irradiated, such as the upper arm, abdomen, and thighs, and irradiation is one part per treatment. Immediately after the treatment, a massage will be given to the frozen area.

Scalp Shure's applicator can be used without limiting the body shape, but cool sculpting irradiates while sucking the fat area, so it may be difficult to attach the applicator to lean or curved areas. I have.

It is important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each slimming machine and perform the optimal treatment under the diagnosis of a doctor.

What you need to know if you receive a scalp Shure

Scalp Shure acts on subcutaneous fat

Fat mainly consists of visceral fat around the internal organs and subcutaneous fat that causes sagging under the skin such as the upper arms and waist. Visceral fat is easy to accumulate, but it is said that it can be easily improved by reviewing exercise and diet. However, subcutaneous fat is considered to be difficult to remove due to the structure of the human body, as it acts as a buffer material that softens external stimuli and shocks, and also acts as a heat insulator.

Scalp Shure prepares the body line

Scalp Shure is not intended to lose weight, but to reduce the thickness of subcutaneous fat and adjust the body line. Since fat has a lower density and a lighter specific gravity than water, it can be said that there is almost no change in body weight even if the number of fat cells decreases.

The body is the main treatment site for Scalp Shure

Scalp Shure is not applicable for treatment around the eyes and cheeks. Treatment on the face line can only be irradiated under the chin (double chin).

The effect of Scalp Shure is felt after about 3 weeks

Scalp Shure is a machine that leads to slimming by discharging fat cells after cell death (apoptosis), so it is said that the body line does not change much immediately after the treatment. According to the results of clinical trials, the effect appears after about 3 weeks , so it can be said that immediate effect cannot be expected.

Multiple treatments are required to see results

In some cases, you may feel the effect with one treatment, but it is usually said that a solid slimming effect can be obtained by receiving the treatment 2 to 3 times.

Scalp Shure risks, side effects and precautions

Immediately after irradiation, redness occurs due to laser irradiation and cooling for about 20 minutes. In addition, damage to fat cells may cause muscle pain-like pain, swelling, and internal bleeding, but it is said to subside in a few days to two weeks.

Those who cannot receive Scalp Shure treatment

• Those who have unhealed wounds or skin abnormalities on the irradiation site
• people with diabetes
• Those with immune disorders
• Those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or may become pregnant
• Those who have metal or silicon in the irradiation area
• Those who have an allergic reaction to laser treatment

Scalp Shure Treatment Price Market

The price per area (irradiation area 5 x 7 cm) when 4 areas are performed once is about 7,500 yen to 16,500 yen .

There are several ways to apply the applicator. You can choose the area to be treated, such as the upper arm, flank, left and right thighs, etc.

How to choose a medical institution to receive a scalp shure

Aesthetics are required in slimming treatment, and in the case of treatments such as Scalp Shure, once destroyed fat cells do not regenerate, and the area of fat reduction cannot be confirmed immediately after the treatment, the doctor assumes a slimming finish and irradiation. It can be said that it is necessary to perform Therefore, even with the same Scalp Shure treatment, the finish will differ depending on the doctor in charge.

In order to aim for a healthy and beautiful body line with scalp Shure slimming treatment, it is important to have a doctor who has a lot of experience in slimming treatment and is familiar with the properties of fat cells, muscle structure and skeleton .

Miyata Plastic Surgery Skin Clinic Scalp Shure

Mr. Shigeaki Miyata, who supervised the article, taught me about Scalp Shure.

Flow of Scalp Shure treatment from arrival at the clinic

Miyata Plastic Surgery / Skin Clinic Scalp Shure Treatment Sites and Fees

Scalp Shure treatment is a free medical treatment, so you will be responsible for the full amount. The treatment fee varies depending on the medical institution.