Can Renuvion J Plasma and lipo fix my flanks 3 years after my tummy tuck? (Photos)

Question

I had a tummy tuck with lipo 3 years ago and I want to improve my results, especially regarding my flanks. Can J Plasma Renuvion fix my flanks by tightening the skin (plus liposuction)? Please answer, I’m quite unhappy with my current result

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Looking at your photos you could benefit from liposuction and renuvion,  Do consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for your best advise and recommendationVaser lipo  is suitable for men and women who still have stubborn fat on the body after diet and exercise have produced little or no desired results. This treatment is not a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise programme but it can help slim down areas of stubborn fat. Although there are limits to the amount of fat that can be removed, we can assist you with your decision about potential areas for VASERLipo™ sculpting, anticipated results, and the recovery process. You should be in good health and be at or near your goal weight.
Vaser lipo can sculpt and shape multiple areas in a single procedure, including the 'hard to reach' areas of the body.. All the best

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for you question,"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 your case the best results can be accomplished by:

1) HD liposuction to remove all the fat
2) gland removal to remove puffy, enlarged nipples
3) nipple lifting to ensure no sagging after liposuction and a sqaured-off athletic shape
4) fat grafting to the muscle to give an athletic defined chest and lifting to the chest.

I recommend a hi definition procedure like 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.  Also, check out my new line of Emerage Cosmetics, it has at home kits that you can do from the comfort of your own home.

Best, Dr. Emer"

Johnny Franco, MD, FACS · Answer

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!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear streghe,
based on your photos, it looks like you might benefit from a liposuction in order to improve your results. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photo. I appears that you still have some additional fat remaining in your lower back and flanks. This can be reduced with touch-up liposuction and J-plasma to help tighten the skin as well.  This can give you a more masculine athletic body or that V-shape that most men are looking for. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MDBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Can Renuvion J Plasma and lipo fix my flanks 3 years after my tummy tuck? (Photos)

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