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Invisa-RED™
Laser Treatment
What is invisa-RED laser body contouring?
invisa-RED is a non-invasive laser body contouring treatment for inch loss on the waist, hips, and thighs. The FDA classifies it as a fat-reducing low-level laser. It uses two wavelengths of laser light, red (680 nm) and infrared (980 nm), that penetrate the skin to reach the fat layer underneath and stimulate fat cells to release some of their stored lipids, a process called photobiomodulation. There is no surgery, no needles, and no downtime.
We offer invisa-RED at our Flint clinic on West Hill Road, a few minutes off US-23, for patients from Flint, Grand Blanc, Fenton, Burton, Swartz Creek, and Davison who want non-surgical belly fat reduction or body contouring for a stubborn area.
FDA-Cleared
Cleared through 510(k) K192275 for the temporary reduction of waist, hip, and thigh circumference.
About 20 Minutes
Each session takes about 20 minutes, with no anesthesia and no recovery time.
The evidence
What the Clearance Study Found
Before clearing invisa-RED ELITE, the FDA asked the manufacturer for a clinical study. It was randomized and double-blind: 40 adults (35 women and 5 men) were treated with either the real device or a sham device that looked identical, and neither the patients nor the people measuring them knew which was which.
Adding up the waist, hip, and thigh measurements, the invisa-RED group lost an estimated 6.9 more inches than the sham group. No adverse effects or complications were reported during the trial.
We think you should know what that does and does not mean. It is a temporary reduction in measurements, not weight loss and not permanent fat removal. Individual results vary. That is why we measure every patient before and after rather than relying on photos.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 510(k) premarket notification K192275, invisa-RED ELITE, decision date August 19, 2020.
Treatment areas
Invisa-RED Treatment Areas
invisa-RED is cleared for three treatment areas: the waist (including the lower belly and flanks), the hips, and the thighs. These are the places stubborn fat tends to sit after diet and exercise have done most of their work. If you are hoping to treat another area, ask at your consultation and we will tell you plainly whether it makes sense.
Benefits of invisa-RED
- Non-invasive fat reduction with no incisions, needles, or anesthesia
- About 20 minutes per session, and you return to your daily activities right away
- Nothing presses on your skin; the laser paddles sit just above it
- FDA-cleared, with a randomized, sham-controlled study behind the clearance
- Measurable results: we track your inches with Styku 3D scans instead of guessing
Is invisa-RED a weight loss treatment?
No, and we will not sell it as one. invisa-RED weight loss claims you may see online go further than the FDA clearance, which covers temporary inch loss on the waist, hips, and thighs. According to the manufacturer, the body clears the released lipids through its normal metabolism, which is one reason results hold up better when you stay active and keep eating well. For actual fat loss and weight loss, our physician-supervised program is the place to start.
How it works
Your Invisa-RED Treatment, Step by Step
Measure your starting point
We record your starting measurements. A Styku 3D body scan, priced separately, gives you a precise before picture of your waist, hips, and thighs.
About 20 minutes per session
You relax while red (680 nm) and near-infrared (980 nm) laser paddles are positioned over the treatment area. No needles, no downtime.
Measure again
At the end of your series we measure the same areas the same way, so you see your own before and after in numbers, not guesses.
Is it right for you?
Who Invisa-RED Is For
invisa-RED tends to suit people who are at or near a healthy weight and have a stubborn area on the waist, hips, or thighs that has not changed with eating well and staying active. It is a contouring treatment, not a replacement for weight loss.
If you have more weight to lose, the bigger health win is our physician-supervised weight loss program, with provider visits by telemedicine. Patients often add invisa-RED later, once the scale has done most of its work, and track the change with Styku 3D body scanning.
Pricing is quoted at your consultation. We are self-pay, and financing is available through CareCredit and Advance Care. See financing options.
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Invisa-RED FAQ
Is invisa-RED FDA-approved?
invisa-RED ELITE is FDA-cleared, which is the correct term for this type of device. The FDA cleared it through the 510(k) process (K192275) in August 2020 as a non-invasive aesthetic treatment for the temporary reduction of the circumference of the waist, hips, and thighs. "Approved" is the word used for drugs and higher-risk devices, so you will see us say cleared.
Does invisa-RED work?
In the randomized, double-blind study the FDA reviewed, 40 adults were treated with either the invisa-RED device or a sham device that looked the same. The invisa-RED group lost an estimated 6.9 more inches of combined waist, hip, and thigh circumference than the sham group, and no adverse effects were reported. Individual results vary, which is why we measure you before and after.
Will invisa-RED help me lose weight?
It is not a weight loss treatment. invisa-RED is cleared for temporary inch loss on the waist, hips, and thighs. If your goal is to lose weight, start with our physician-supervised weight loss program. Many patients add invisa-RED once they are closer to their goal and want help with a stubborn area.
Are invisa-RED results permanent?
No. The clearance describes a temporary reduction in circumference. Results tend to hold better when you keep up the eating and activity habits from your program, but no one can promise how long they last for any one person.
How long is a session, and how many will I need?
A session takes about 20 minutes. The number of sessions depends on the areas you want treated and your goals, so your provider recommends a series at your free consultation.
Does invisa-RED hurt? Is there downtime?
There is no surgery, no needles, and no anesthesia. The laser paddles are positioned near the skin with a small air gap, so they do not press on you. Most patients go straight back to their day.
Is invisa-RED the same as laser lipo or liposuction?
No. "Laser lipo" is a marketing phrase you will see online. Liposuction is surgery that removes fat through a cannula. invisa-RED is a non-invasive light treatment with no incisions and no recovery time, and its results are a temporary reduction in measurements.
How much does invisa-RED cost?
Pricing is quoted at your free consultation, because it depends on how many areas you treat and how many sessions are in your series. You get the full number before you decide. Financing is available through CareCredit and Advance Care.
Is this the same as the Cool Slimming treatment Body Trim used to offer?
No. We no longer offer Cool Slimming. invisa-RED is our non-invasive body contouring service today. If you were looking for belly fat reduction, body sculpting, or non-surgical inch loss in the Flint area, this is the treatment to ask about at your free consultation.
invisa-RED is cleared for the temporary reduction of waist, hip, and thigh circumference. Individual results vary.