Has BodyTite Proven to Be Safe and Effective So Far?

Thank you for the questions.  They are all excellent!  We have enjoyed the use of FaceTite and BodyTite in our practice since it was FDA approved here just over two months ago.  The technology is impressive.  Past radiofrequency devices used on the skin surface simply did not have the penetrance to do enough (esp in one session).  I have used essentially all available offerings over the years to improve liposuction results and this technology certainly seems to have the most promise and the early results have been fantastic for us.  I love the safety built into the devices as you can see the energy applied to the tissue and have a continuous read on the skin temperature the entire time.  That is not only good for safety but also great to ensure that you are delivering enough energy to the tissue to get a result.  Any bumps or areas of redness should be short lived if present at all.  As far as long term results, the skin should change permanently, but of course, ongoing stresses to our skin will persist (such as sun and environmental exposures, smoking, aging, weight changes).  But, we feel this will do an excellent job of setting the clock back and providing the best new start for your skin moving forward.  I hope you find the result you are seeking!

BodyTite is FDA approved, meaning it has been shown to be effective and safe through various research results. The bumps and overall changes of skin appearance is likely to occur right after the procedure, similar to liposuction.My best advice is to research a board certified surgeon that has experience with using BodyTite and is able to show you their patients before and after photos.Best of luck!

Hi.  Thanks for your question. I have been using BodyTite and FaceTite in my practice, and have found them to be very effective as a tool to help tighten the skin.  Although it cannot tighten as much as procedures that actually remove skin, it often is the next best thing.  In fact, for many people, it is a BETTER thing because it avoids the need for long scars.  It allows many patients the ability to have minimally invasive body contouring that otherwise would not be able to have liposuction alone.  When done by a trained plastic surgeon, your risk of long term hardening/bumps is small.  Overall, its GREAT technology.  Best of luck!

Our patients who fear invasive surgery, scarring, and long down time, typically opt for BodyTite to determine if the improvements are satisfactory enough to circumvent extensive excisional surgical procedures. BodyTite has durable long-term results and is safe with respect to risk of burns and temperature sensing.Kenneth B. Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

BodyTite/Invasix combines liposuction with the delivery of heat in an attempt to achieve more tightening than what is achieved with liposuction alone. It is not meant to take the place of surgery but rather in selected patients may offer an alternative with different expected outcomes and risks. I personally do not offer this procedure but have followed the device evolution and reviewed the extensive literature.  Although the technology is still evolving, the procedure is considered safe despite some of the comments presented. The question remains about whether this unique method of delivering radiofrequency (RF) energy (which results in measured heat delivery to the tissues) will actually produce consistent and predicable tightening of a degree that is clinically worthwhile.

The concept of stimulating contraction of the skin and connective tissue support using heat is not new. This is employed in a number of other well established and safe procedures such as Thermage, SmartLipo and Titan to name just a few. However, for all of these technologies, predicable skin tightening has been elusive. Surgery is still the most effective strategy for skin laxity but other options do exist. Only time and experience will determine whether BodyTite or similar technologies become more widely available. If you know the risk and limitations of each option, you can make an informed decision. If you are not being giving this information then look for another Plastic Surgeon with experience in these technologies as well as surgery.

Dr. Mosher

Does laser-assisted or radiofrequency-assisted liopsuction work better than conventional liposuciton??? this would be a great study! Do one side with conventional and the other with one of these laser or radiofrequency-assisted devices. new devices may or may not prove to be beneficial. i am not aware of bad, nor great results from the use of Body Tite.

Bravo to Dr. Kasden!

You can safely ignore just about everything 'new and exciting' in aesthetic medicine and surgery.

Virtually all of these 'innovations' are gone within a couple of years, leaving disappointed patients and unhappy medical practitioners trying to unload leases on expensive devices.

It generally takes a few years before we know whether something works, or is even safe.

In the meantime save your money - or see a savvy plastic surgeon for something real.

Thank you for your question! Bodytite is Safe and Effective in the hands of trained surgeons. These procedures include a Liposuction procedure as well and therefore the downtime is similar to liposuction only procedure. The results are much better than Lipo because you also get the skin tightening. If excessive heat was applied hardening bumps can occur, however these are uncommon. Good Luck in your procedure.

Thank you for your question, the experienced results from our comrades in Europe and South America were met with excitement nearly 5 years ago when first displayed at an international cosmetic surgery conference meeting. One physician had over 5,000 cases under his belt with only positive remarks about the Inmode radio frequency device. Up to this point radio frequency used in liposuction had been difficult to control due to heat transference issues with resultant burns and increase incidence of seromas. I have been using Bodytite, Facetite, and Accutite just under a year and have been happy with the results. I have not witnessed as dramatic a skin tightening result (up to 40%), using Smart Lipo Laser Liposuction. The ability to control the heat transferred to the tissues (both on the surface as well as in the subcutaneous fat) has added a significant safety advantage. When Bodytite, Facetite, and Accutite is combined with liposuction, one is able to further refine the result, by not only removing melted fat with the tightening of the fibroseptal network but also sculpting the tissues with further fat removal. I have not seen the burns or increased incidence of seromas, but I have noticed additional skin tightening along with reduced blood loss. Good Luck with your procedure.

Thank you for your question.  Yes, BodyTite/FaceTite is quite efffecitve and safe.  With regard to FaceTite, I would consider it to be a minimally invasive treatment compared to a facelift.  FaceTite can provide surgical-like results with very small incisions and shorter downtime.  BodyTite is a complementary procedure to liposuction that allows for significant skin tightening.  I would not describe BodyTite as “minimally invasive” because most patients need liposuction to remove the excess the fat.  Good luck.