Is BodyTite and Morpheus right for me stomach and thighs? For tightening of loose skin, little to no fat. Lost 70 lbs.

Question

Dr is doing a lift and implant and recommended do bodytite and Morpheus on stomach and thighs. I have no fat on stomach only loose skin you can see when I lean over. I am worried that there could be denting or wrinkling of skin and if it will work to tighten especially if I don't have fat on my stomach. Also, the down time realistically and if I should do all procedures at the same time. I work out 6x a week and eat great. Planning on having a kid in 2-3 years.

David Shokrian, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for your question! You are a good candidate for both BodyTite and Morpheus. BodyTite does not need to be paired with Liposuction&mdash;It can be done alone. BodyTite should not cause denting or wrinkling of the skin and Morpheus actually treats both of those issues. Make sure your surgeon has a good amount of experience with both machines and procedures.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Michelle Jones Singer, MD · Answer

I think you are a good candidate for BodyTite and Morpheus8 treatment. Especially since you intend to have more children. The BodyTite and Morpheus8 together will tighten your skin and will not leave you with more wrinkles. If you have a Tummy Tuck now and have more children later the skin will stretch again. BodyTite and Morpheus8 are minimally invasive a will give you a good result.

Bradley L. Ashpole, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.   Based on your photographs,  you do look like you would be an acceptable candidate for Bodytite.   Whenever someone has lost that much weight I tend to find that a tummy tuck will produce better results.  However, if you plan to have children in the  near future, I think Bodytite would be better  for you at this time and should result in some improvement.  Not counting your breast procedure, the downtime for Bodytite is generally less than a week ( and in many just a few days).

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

Loose skin on the body and thighs will respond to the new Profound device, bodytite and morpheus8. Wrinkling should improve. The procedure can be adjusted to avoid or treat fat. Watch the video below of skin tightening on the abdomen with the Profound device.
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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

BodyTite does not remove any fat, but it is capable of producing a 45% contraction in tissues.  It can be combined with liposuction to improve contours dramatically.  Bruising and swelling can occur post-op.  Results can be seen immediately after one treatment and are more evident over three to six months post-treatment. Wait until six months to fully evaluate the aesthetic results.  Sedentary activities can be resumed in two to three days and full activity with exercise within two to three weeks.

Gilbert Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions and photos. The InMode Body Tite procedure is a technology that uses radiofrequency to stimulate collagen production and shrink wrap the tissues. In general, we see about a 30% improvement in skin tightening. Because the system relies on your own body to produce collagen, it can take a while to see results. The procedure itself is done under local anesthesia right in our office. Patients are very comfortable and are able to go home. Downtime is minimal but swelling is common and can last for weeks. We recommend wearing compressive garments for 2 weeks and vigorous exercise needs to be limited for 2 weeks. The procedures can be safely done at the same time to limit your recovery to once. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon's office who has had experience with the machine. They will be able to assess your specific anatomy and quality of skin and put together a plan that is best for you. I hope this helps with your decision!