If there are no apparent results 5 weeks after having BodyTite done on the stomach, is it likely that it did not work?

If you had liposuction and BodyTite performed at the same time, it may be much too early to assess the results.

I suggest you wait at least 6 months to see your results. Evidence suggests that Bodytite will result in a 40% improvement in skin  tightening at 1 year. Just like any procedure, results will vary from one patient to another as well as from one physician to the next. I agree that at  6 weeks there should be some degree of improvement seen visibly. I suggest you discuss these concerns with your provider.Regards,

Dr. Ravi Somayazula

Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery- American Board of Medical Specialties

Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)- Subcommittee Task Force on Patient Safety

Member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)

Member of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons, Harris County Medical Society

Thank you for your question. Body tite works by using a radiofrequency wand to heat the internal and external temperatures of your tissue to a specific temperature. It works to shrink wrap the skin by stimulating new collagen growth. This remodeling phase can take up to a year. Because it works slowly, its hard to see improvement on a day to day basis. In our office, we take serial photos and have noticed that most patients are starting to see a nice result at 3, 6 and 9 months. If you had preop photos taken, I would recommend asking for another set at 3 or 6 months. That will give you a more accurate idea on how you are progressing. Because the result depends on your own body regenerating collagen growth, everyone is different. If you have any concerns, contact the surgeon who did the procedure and they can help to get you to the best possible result. Good luck!