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 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing information and resources for consumers about the different types of non-invasive body contouring technologies, sometimes referred to as body sculpting, the risks associated with devices, and how to report a problem with or after the use of any medical device.
The FDA encourages people to:
- Talk with your health care provider about the benefits and risks associated with body contouring devices. All body contouring devices can cause complications that may be temporary, but some are serious and could last longer, become permanent, or may require surgery to correct.
- Understand that not everyone responds to body contouring or achieves their desired effect, some results may be temporary, and you may need more than one treatment.
- Know that non-invasive body contouring is not intended to treat obesity or to improve your health.
- Read any available patient brochures to understand the risks and whether the effect you are seeking is reasonable. Talk with your health care provider if you have additional questions and about which procedures may be best for you.
Questions?
If you have questions about body contouring devices and procedures, contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education.
If you have a problem after the use of any medical device, report the problem through the FDA’s MedWatch Voluntary Reporting Form.
Learn more at Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Devices.
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