What's the best non-surgical treatment for skin laxity? My legs are lax due to weight loss.

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My legs are lax due to weight loss. I do not want a thigh lift and would like to know what the best Radiofrequency device there is. Is it Bodytite or maybe a different one? Renuvion i also do not want due to my skin being sensitive to burns.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an evaluation and discussion of your goals.  Treatments such as BodyTite and J Plasma can tighten skin but you will need to be evaluated to determine if you are a candidate.  Skin with poor elasticity or numerous stretch marks may not yield the desired results.

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