How Long Do I Have to Wait to See Results After BodyTite?

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i had bodytite done on my flanks, outer thighs and buttocks, plus smart lipo on inner thighs 4 days ago. the swelling went down a bit.. i had a bit more than half a liter removed. when can i see results? does this little amount of fat removed make a difference?

Peter J. Vonu, MD, FACS · Answer

With the bodytite procedure you will usually see some results right away and continue to see results out to 4 to 6 months after surgery. Any fat removed from the proper location should show a noticeable improvement over time

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the detailed question. You should expect to wait about 3 months to see the full results of both BodyTite and Liposuction. I'm sure you have a lot of swelling and bruising at the moment and until that is resolved it will be hard to appreciate any improvements from the surgery. Be sure to follow up with your plastic surgeon and listen to his post op instructions to get the best result possible. We offer FaceTime/Skype consultations for prospective patients who are far away from my office. For more information, please visit my website.

Vu Ho, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question!The biggest reason patients do not see results as quickly as they intended is due to swelling. Your physician should have discussed with you the typical results and how long it will take to achieve this. Initially, swelling can last up to 4-6 weeks and possibly longer depending on your personal recovery. Full effects of the procedure can be expected within six months to one year.I do recommend discussing with your physician ways to possibly minimize swelling.Hope this helps! Best of luck in your recovery.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Regardless of type of liposuction, whether conventional tumescent, laser-assisted or radifrequency-assisted, there can be improvement for six months or more as the body continues to retract and tighten.

Mark H. Peters, MD · Answer

Thank you for this question because despite explaining to patients before surgery that the process of assessing the actual results takes at least 6 months. In the case of Body Tite, it may take up to a year since the tightening process continues during that period. I understand the patients are eager and usually can begin to appreciate the changes at around 6 weeks. I recommend following your doctor’s postoperative instructions and you will see your results before you know it.

How Long Do I Have to Wait to See Results After BodyTite?

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