Concern 01
Is body contouring weight loss?
No. These treatments reduce fat in specific zones and build muscle definition. They don’t address general weight gain. Patients who use them as substitutes for diet and exercise are disappointed.
Body Contouring
Body Slimming & Contouring
Non-invasive body contouring by Dr Vincent Tan — Allergan Medical Institute Faculty, Orchard Road belt.
Explorations
What you came here wondering
Concern 02
When do I see results from body contouring?
Muscle activation effects appear within 2–4 weeks of starting BTL Embody. Fat reduction from truSculpt iD becomes visible at 6–12 weeks following each session. Final results assessed at 12 weeks post-protocol.
Concern 03
Can I do body contouring after pregnancy?
Yes — typically after stopping breastfeeding and once you’re medically cleared. BTL Embody can help close abdominal separation (diastasis recti) in addition to general toning.
Why Vincere
Why Vincere for body contouring
Body contouring devices are everywhere in Singapore. The difference is in protocol design — which device, which zones, in what sequence.
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FDA
Cleared technologies
Both BTL Embody and truSculpt iD are FDA-cleared for their respective indications, with extensive clinical evidence supporting their efficacy when used correctly.
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Combo
Protocols by design
Most patients benefit from combining muscle activation (BTL Embody) and fat reduction (truSculpt iD) in the same treatment course. We design the sequence based on your goals.
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Honest
About what these treatments are
These tools are for precision contouring — not weight loss. We’ll tell you honestly if your goals are better served by lifestyle change before any device-based treatment.
Your options at Vincere
Available treatments
Each linked treatment has its own dedicated page with full details on protocol, aftercare, and results timeline.
FAQ
Common questions
Still unsure which treatment is right for you? Message Dr Vincent — he's happy to walk through the options with you personally.
BTL Embody uses electromagnetic energy to trigger supramaximal muscle contractions — think 20,000+ contractions per session, far beyond what you can do voluntarily. It builds muscle and tone. truSculpt iD uses monopolar radiofrequency to heat fat cells to the point of cell death, with the body then processing and removing them over weeks. Most patients benefit from combining both — fat reduction underneath, muscle definition built up.
BTL Embody feels like extremely intense muscle contractions — unusual but not painful, more like the most intense workout you’ve never done. truSculpt iD feels warm to hot at the treated area; comfortable for most patients but warm enough to require breaks during longer sessions. Neither requires anaesthesia or downtime.
Standard protocols are 4–6 sessions per zone, scheduled 1–2 weeks apart. Some patients with more advanced goals do 8 sessions. Combined BTL Embody + truSculpt iD courses run over 4–8 weeks total. Maintenance sessions every 6–12 months sustain results.
Treated fat cells are permanently destroyed and removed by the body. Remaining fat cells in the area can still grow if you gain weight, so maintaining your weight after treatment is important. Significant weight gain will reduce the visible benefit of treatment, even though the treated cells are gone.
No downtime. Some patients have mild redness or warmth for 1–2 hours after truSculpt iD. BTL Embody patients often feel like they’ve done a hard workout for 24 hours after a session. Both allow you to return to normal activities immediately.
Patients within 5–10 kg of their target weight, with specific stubborn zones they want to refine. People who already train and eat well but have plateau areas. Post-pregnancy patients (after weaning) with abdominal separation. Patients who have lost significant weight and want to refine residual fat zones. Less suitable: patients hoping to use these as primary weight loss tools.
Not sure which to pick?
That's what a consultation is for. No obligation — just an honest conversation about what's actually likely to work for you.
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