Is the skin tightening immediate or gradual following BodyTite without lipo?

Thank you for your question. Because of the innovative technology of the Bodytite procedure you will have some noticeable tightening shortly after the procedure. The results will continue to improve up to 6 months after the procedure is done. We recommend always using a compression garment for 4-8 weeks depending on the area and the discretion of your physician

Thank you for your question.  There is a certain degree of skin tightening that is observed immediately after a Bodytite procedure.   However,  the results will continue to improve over the next six months.   I believe it works even better if one also adds Morpheus microneedling to the procedure.   Generally, I have my patients wear a garment for 6 weeks following the procedure.   Hope that helps. 

Bodytite can shrink tighten up skin and melt fat and do ok by itself if there is almost no fat there, but if you need both fat removal and skin tightening then you need both.  Once the fat is melted and the skin heated to get the fibrous tissue to contract, then you need to suck out the melted fat for best results. Compression garments are almost always needed.

Bodytite does not require liposuction, it's frequently used in conjunction to offset the loose skin that liposuction may leave behind. When there are fatty areas, liposuction can remove the fat and Bodytite will tighten any skin laxity. For best results I would recommend you consult with a Board-certified plastic surgeon. Bruising and swelling can occur post-op.  Results can be seen immediately after one treatment and are more evident over three to six months post-treatment. Wait until six months to fully evaluate the aesthetic results. 

Bodytite is a radio-frequency treatment which serves to tighten skin. This accomplished by subdermal heating of the collagen fibers which can cause tightening as well as stimulate fibroblast activity for collagen deposition. This can be combined with liposuction (but does not necessarily need to be). 
The fat removal component is no different than traditional liposuction. For those patients with excess fat in the absence of skin laxity Bodytite does not necessarily hold an advantage over more traditional liposuction. However, in patients with laxity or in whom there is a concern for worsening laxity post liposuction, a radio-frequency tightening will help.
With regards to your specific question, Bodytite demonstrates a 30% tightening (vs. 7% liposuction, SmartLipo 15%). This result can take as many as 3 months to start to become evident. Patient will notice ongoing tightening for as long as 12 months.
It is important to remember that BodyTite will not deliver a classic surgical result. However, for those unwilling to consider surgery it is a great option.
As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
Donovan Rosas MD
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You should see some effect from BodyTite soon after the procedure, but the results build gradually over 6 months.  The use of compression garments will vary by surgeon preference, as will the length of time they are used.  You can achieve even more complete results by adding Morpheus8 treatments after BodyTite.

Thank you for your question. Body Tite works by using a radiofrequency loop to stimulate collagen production. Because it relies on your own body to regrow collagen, it can take a while to see results. You will continue to improve for up to a year after the procedure but most patients will see results starting within 3 months. In our office, we have our patients wear a compression garment for 2 weeks. It helps control swelling and keeps tissues firm and from moving around too much during the post operative period. In our office, we offer  3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like.

Depending on how amazing of results you want to achieve, I would advise you to consider the GOLD STANDARD in body contouring which is VASER and Renuvion J plasma. Please consider a virtual consultation with a hi-def body contouring specialist.

Hello, and thank you for your question!

BodyTite will tighten and tone wrinkly areas that don't go away with diet and exercise alone. Using fat coagulation and volumetric heating technology, BodyTite works in multiple ways to treat the affected areas. It is a minimally invasive device that many patients are very satisfied with. Patience is a must though, as it takes about 6 months to one year to see results.

Please see my attached link which has more information on BodyTite, including a video at the bottom of the page. Please be sure to see a board-certified plastic surgeon you feel comfortable with. Best of luck!

James L. Fernau, MD
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