Why is JPlasma for the stomach? Curious because my TT isn't as flat as I want

Non surgical options give only mild improvement compared to surgical lifting. Skin tightening can be done with a combination of vanquish, venus legacy, exilis, celllutone/Zwave. However for best results, a tummy tuck procedure can be combined with a high definition procedure at the same time. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like a VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Patients can have significant weight loss after a bariatric surgery or with a life style changes. This weight loss is incredible for a person’s overall health, but your skin may not do well with it.  Thus, many patients will undergo a body contouring surgery after massive weight loss.   This could be a tummy tuck, arm lift procedure or circumferential body lift.  These body contouring procedures typically create an incredible body transformation.  It allows patients to see what they have accomplished with all of their hard work during their weight loss journey. 

Body contouring procedures can transform the body as it has the ability to remove a tremendous amount of skin, to shape, lift and tighten the body.  However, body contouring procedures do not have the ability to change the skin itself.  The turgor of the skin does not change and if patients have stretch marks or extreme skin laxity that does not improve with body contouring surgery such as tummy tucks or arm lifts.

Until recently we didn’t have much more to offer patients that had a tummy tuck or arm lift surgery and still had skin laxity, but no significant amount of skin to remove.  However now we have Renuvion (J – Plasma) which is a radiofrequency skin tightening device that is used to tighten the skin.  The device has a cannula (similar to a liposuction cannula) that can be placed under the skin and then it emits the radiofrequency energy that causes controlled trauma to the skin leading to skin tightening.  We have started using this on our patients that have undergone a tummy tuck after massive weight loss.  Patients love the way they look standing up, however they just wish the skin was a litter tighter and this is where J-Plasma has given us a new avenue to treat patients like we have never had before. 

It is import to remember that Renuvion (J-Plasma) is a great device to help tighten skin, however it is not a replacement for a tummy tuck, brachioplasty, or facelift.  It can be done when patients are not ready for a full body contouring procedure or a facelift.  Or it can be used after these procedures to help further tighten the skin. 

Please consult with your Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to see if Renuvion (J-Plasma) is a good option to help you reach your aesthetic goals! 

Thank you for your question! Renuvion J-Plasma is a great tool which uses cold helium plasma combined with radiofrequency.. essentially allowing the surgeon to tighten the skin. It is best used in combination with liposuction of almost any part of the body with excess fat. The "wand" is placed underneath the skin and somewhat resembles a liposuction cannula device. It does have limitations as it cannot tighten the skin enough to avoid a tummy tuck but it is perfect for anywhere in between. Best of luck to you!