A board-certified physician evaluates your anatomy, sets realistic expectations, and delivers the treatment — not a sales consultation, not a package pitch.
What Alma Accent Prime Actually Does
Accent Prime uses two technologies in combination: focused ultrasound to disrupt and reduce localized fat cells, and radiofrequency energy to tighten the overlying skin. The result is body contouring that addresses both the fat layer and the tissue laxity that often accompanies it.
Most non-surgical fat reduction devices work on one mechanism. Accent Prime works on two simultaneously, which is why it produces visible results in areas where skin quality matters as much as fat volume — the abdomen, flanks, inner thighs, upper arms, and under the chin.
This is not a weight loss treatment. It is a contouring treatment for patients who are close to their goal weight and have localized areas that don't respond to diet or exercise. If that describes you, it's worth a conversation.
What to Expect Before, During, and After Treatment
Step 1: Alma IQ Skin Analysis and Consultation
Before any treatment plan is written, we use Alma IQ multi-spectral imaging to assess your skin quality, tissue characteristics, and the areas you want addressed. This gives Dr. Erdman objective data to work from — not a general protocol applied to everyone who walks in.
Step 2: Treatment Session
Each session typically runs 30 to 60 minutes depending on the treatment area. The ultrasound and radiofrequency applicators are moved across the skin surface — there are no needles, no incisions, and no anesthesia required. Most patients describe the sensation as warm pressure.
Step 3: Progressive Results Over Time
Fat reduction with Accent Prime is gradual. The disrupted fat cells are cleared by your body's lymphatic system over the weeks following treatment. Most patients see meaningful change after two to four sessions, with results continuing to develop for up to three months after the final session.
Step 4: Follow-Up Imaging
We re-run the Alma IQ scan after your treatment series to document what changed. You see the before-and-after data, not just the mirror.
Areas Commonly Treated
- Abdomen and lower belly
- Flanks and love handles
- Inner and outer thighs
- Upper arms
- Submental area (under the chin)
- Bra-line and back fat
Why Physician Oversight Changes the Outcome
Most med spas offering non-surgical fat reduction have an RN or esthetician deliver the treatment based on a standard protocol. Dr. Erdman evaluates each patient's anatomy herself, determines whether fat reduction, skin tightening, or a combination approach is appropriate, and performs the treatment.
That distinction matters most when a patient has already tried a device elsewhere and didn't see results. In many of those cases, the issue wasn't the technology — it was that the treatment parameters weren't matched to the patient's actual tissue characteristics.
We don't sell packages or memberships. We recommend the number of sessions we believe will produce a result, explain the reasoning, and let you decide.
How Non-Surgical Fat Reduction Compares to CoolSculpting and Surgical Options
Accent Prime and CoolSculpting (cryolipolysis) both target localized fat without surgery. The primary clinical difference is mechanism: CoolSculpting freezes fat cells, while Accent Prime uses ultrasound energy to disrupt them. Accent Prime also incorporates radiofrequency skin tightening in the same session — CoolSculpting does not address skin laxity.
Surgical liposuction remains the most aggressive option for significant fat volume reduction and produces faster visible results. Non-surgical contouring is appropriate for patients with moderate, localized concerns who want to avoid anesthesia, incisions, and recovery time. If surgical results are what you need, we will tell you that directly rather than oversell what a device can do.
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Erdman to discuss whether non-surgical fat reduction is right for your anatomy and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Non-Surgical Fat Reduction
How many sessions will I need?
Most patients complete two to four sessions per treatment area, spaced one to two weeks apart. Dr. Erdman will give you a specific recommendation after reviewing your Alma IQ scan and evaluating the area in person. We don't quote a session count before we've seen your anatomy.Is there any downtime after an Accent Prime treatment?
No. Most patients return to normal activity immediately after a session. Mild warmth or temporary redness in the treated area is common and typically resolves within a few hours.How long do results last?
The fat cells disrupted by ultrasound energy are permanently removed by the body. Results are long-lasting provided your weight remains stable. Significant weight gain after treatment can affect the outcome.Can fat reduction and skin tightening be done in the same session?
Yes. Accent Prime's ultrasound and radiofrequency applicators can be used in the same treatment session. For patients with both concerns in the same area, this is the standard approach at Ageless Beauty Doctors.Is Accent Prime FDA-cleared?
Yes. The Alma Accent Prime platform is FDA-cleared for non-invasive body contouring, including fat reduction and skin tightening.Do you offer financing for body contouring treatments?
Yes. Cherry financing is available and can be applied at the time of booking. Applications take a few minutes and approval decisions are typically immediate.
