Is J Plasma / Renuvion similar to BodyTite?

Hello and Great Question. I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure. My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel. I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.
In terms of similarities between the two tightening devices, both utilize a radio frequency that creates heat underneath the skin, in our office we use J-plasma/Renuvion and have seen great results. Without photos/or and in person examination I wouldn't be able to tell you if you would benefit from either, If you say have no laxity to your skin their would be no need. I suggest you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in this procedure who could give you an in person consultation and give your more information .
I hope that helps! Best of Luck! 
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD #CoreAesthetic Butt Augmentation Specialist Liposuction Specialist Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hello, thank you for your question. BodyTite is a minimally-invasive body contouring procedure that utilizes radio-frequency assisted lipolysis. It combines two successful technologies into a double-duty procedure that reduces fat while simultaneously tightening the skin. Liposuction with J-Plasma is also a minimally invasive procedure that uses a device to deliver “helium plasma” energy through tiny incisions to the undersurface of the skin.

If  you have no skin laxity then you have no need for J Plasma/Renuvion or BodyTite, period.  Furthermore, if and when round 2 BBL provides you with insufficient results, you might want to consider a more reliable and permanent option with buttock implants. Glad to be of help

If there is no skin laxity, adding a tightening procedure is adding unnecessary risk to the surgery. If you have previously had liposuction, there will be some scar tissue and VASER would likely be beneficial. However, both BodyTite and Renuvion may add risks of increased swelling and scar tissue, as well as increased time under anesthesia. As far as the difference, both tighten skin. Renuvion is faster, but is more technique (surgeon) dependent, while BodyTite has more established treatment parameters and is more reproducible but takes longer.  

If you do not have any skin laxity, and your PS does not think that more liposuction will lead to skin laxity, then I would not recommend a preventative skin tightening procedure. Both the BodyTite and Reunion use radio frequency heat to cause fibrosis and therefore skin tightening. I personally use the Reuvion in my practice and have seen some really amazing results. 

The two modalities are similar. They are surgical radio frequency skin tightening procedures that heat up the back of the skin.  The machines have about the same price and are competing in modalities.  Providers who have a strong preference for one over the other simply purchased that machine and our self promoting.  If you don't have skin laxity then you don't need skin tightening.  There's no such thing as preventative skin tightening. You either need it or you don't.  Who does your liposuction and fat transfer is far far more important than adding Jay plasma or   Thermitight  By the way, I bought J plasma.  Best, Mats Hagstrom MD