Will BodyTite help you lose inches from your thighs, or just tighten the loose skin?

Question

I am thinking about having body tight on my thighs with also some liposuction. Will it help lose inches as well as tighten the skin?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

bodytite and renuvon just tighten skin, if you need inches you need to do liposuction at the same time or body lifting.

my whole practice is doing lipoabdominoplasty, or at least liposuction with internal heating (which is not the gold standard for skin tightening with body contouring).

the smaller you are before liposuction the more contouring you can get from the procedure. most of my liposuction patients get pre and post surgical optimization with hormonal therapy (see link to help boost their weight loss before surgery and help them heal after).

You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best.  Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring.  Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods.  The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring.  This is known as a Brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with cellfina, sculptra, subcision and/or fillers such as bellafill, renuva synthetic fat, or sculptra.  If skin is very loose before surgery then it will need to be removed such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty).  Overall you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting.  Dr. Emer.

Kyle Summers, DO · Answer

I’ve never seen BodyTite help with losing inches. It will certainly help with skin tightening but if you want to lose inches you would need liposuction or some other method of deceasing fat in the thighs.

Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

BodyTite is primarily designed to contour and tighten areas of the body rather than being a significant tool for weight loss or reducing inches. Here’s how BodyTite works and what you can expect regarding changes in your thighs:

Fat Reduction: BodyTite uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to heat the deep layers of the skin and underlying fat. This heat energy helps liquefy fat cells, making them easier to remove through suction (liposuction). Therefore, BodyTite can effectively reduce localized pockets of fat in the thighs, improving overall contour and shape.

Skin Tightening: In addition to fat reduction, the RF energy from BodyTite stimulates collagen production and promotes tissue tightening. This can lead to improved skin elasticity and firmness, which may help reduce the appearance of mild to moderate skin laxity in the thighs.

Inch Loss vs. Contouring: While BodyTite can lead to some reduction in inches by removing excess fat, its primary goal is to contour and sculpt the treated areas. Significant weight loss or large reductions in thigh circumference are typically not the main outcomes of BodyTite.

Expectations: It’s important to have realistic expectations about what BodyTite can achieve. Results can vary based on individual anatomy, skin quality, and the amount of fat present. Your plastic surgeon or cosmetic provider can assess your specific situation during a consultation and discuss what you can realistically expect in terms of contouring and skin tightening.

Combined Treatments: For individuals looking to both reduce fat and improve skin laxity in the thighs, a combination approach may be recommended. This could involve BodyTite for fat reduction and skin tightening, possibly combined with other treatments such as traditional liposuction for larger volume fat removal or additional skin tightening procedures if needed.

In summary, BodyTite can effectively reduce localized fat and tighten skin in the thighs, leading to improved contour and overall appearance. However, it’s not primarily a weight loss tool, and results in terms of inch loss will vary. Consult with a qualified plastic surgeon or cosmetic provider to discuss your goals and determine if BodyTite is the right option for you.

Albert Ko, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Yes, BodyTite is a minimally invasive contouring procedure that uses radio frequency (RF) to tighten the skin in conjunction with liposuction to remove unwanted fat, which will ultimately help you lose inches and tighten skin.

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. BodyTite works best tightening skin, but can also melt a layer of fat. So patients may  find their pants fitting better after BodyTite only. However, for best results in enhancing body contour you should combine BodyTite with traditional tumescent liposuction. And for even better results, combine BodyTite, liposuction and weight loss. Good luck!

Mahmood Siddique, DO · Answer

BodyTite utilizes RFAL Radio-Frequency Assisted Lipolysis) technology that addresses some of the shortcomings associated with traditional liposuction or surgical body lifts. It works by emitting controlled heating waves to the targeted area which will cause underlying fat to dissolve. With the use of local anesthesia, the heat emitted also flushes the skin, encouraging it to contract, making it tighter and firmer in the process. This allows for targeting of stubborn fat and loose areas of skin for the most natural body contouring. Best of all, it all happens without major scarring or other long term effects.

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

Bodytite is an adjunct to liposuction in our practice and the answer is definitively YES!  That combination has revolutionized how I do body contouring.  If you are trying to achieve "thigh gap"  do the combination of Bodytite and liposuction.  For loose skin consider adding Morpheus while you are under or numb for the procedure.   Nice job on doing your homework for cutting edge technology!  
Best Wishes!!

Falguni Patel, MD, FACOG · Answer

Good afternoon and thank you for your question. You will absolutely lose inches if you have bodytite done with liposuction. We almost always do liposuction during a bodytite procedure and patients have been very satisfied with there results.

Michelle Jones Singer, MD · Answer

As you know BodyTite with liposuction is a great solution to help reduce fat and tighten loose skin. Yes, you will loose inches in addition to tightening the skin. It also helps to improve skin laxity after weight loss.

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Depending on how much loose skin and excess fat you have Bodytite combined with liposuction, is an excellent option to help reduce the size of your thighs and improve the appearance of loose skin.  The liposuction will remove excess fat which will result in size reduction while BodyTite tightens the skin so that you don't end up with a lot of loose skin where the fat was removed.   I recommend a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to help you determine if liposuction of the thighs with Bodytite will help you achieve your goals, best of luck!

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