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!

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. 

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