Can BodyTite tighten crepey, sagging skin without fat removal. It seems to always be combined with lipo. (Photos)

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I am a fit 58 year old that was a sun lover for too many years before I wised up a few years ago. Suddenly, I have horrible sagging, crepey skin on my lower back, stomach, upper arms, front thighs and knees. Back thighs are tight. I do not have a fat issue at 98 lbs; will bodytite tighten those areas or is it for only fat reduction? Too young to be this wrinkled!

Orna Fisher, MD · Answer

BodyTite is a great technology for tissue shrinkage and would improve your areas of concern to give an overall less loose appearance of the tissues. However, this technology does not treat crepey skin and skin surface redundancy, wrinkles, or stretch marks.
You definitely would not need additional liposuction and BodyTite would be used alone. It is really important to manage your expectations though. Your skin surface concerns will not be addressed by this technology.

Thomas Wright, MD · Answer

There are many times we use BodyTite for skin tightening without Liposuction. The crepey skin in your pictures show can be significantly improved with BodyTite alone. Studies have shown the skin tightening with BodyTite to be 2/3rds of the tightening that is achieved with open surgical procedures such as a tummy tuck or thigh lift.

Naveen Setty, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and pictures.  You are right that BodyTite is often combined with liposuction to help improve the results of the procedure.  However, BodyTite can be performed by itself to help tighten loose skin only.  Very nice improvement can be obtained with this modality and it is a procedure that can be done in the office under local anesthesia only.  Make sure you meet with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I have tried a lot of machines over the years, but I do think that there is merit to this device, which appears to have better skin tightening and much less possibility for burns.  BodyTite does not remove any fat, but it is capable of producing a 45% contraction in tissues.  It can be combined with liposuction to improve contours dramatically.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Gilbert Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The Body Tite system is a great option for you. It works by stimulating collagen regrowth through radiofrequency, thereby shrink wrapping the tissues. Liposuction is often times used on conjunction with the Body Tite but only if the patient needs it. Because collagen growth takes time, most patients will see some tightening around 3 months after the procedure and continued improvement for up to a year for an average of 30% total tightening. The system can be used on all of the areas you mentioned. In our office, we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photos. Yes, it is possible to use BodyTite without fat removal. Please make sure you get a in person consultation from a board-certified dermatologist.

Mark Eberbach, MD · Answer

Bodytite is great for tightening skin. It is not the fountain of youth. When skin has a general looseness Bodytite helps substantially. There will be tangible improvement but realistic expectations are needed. I have been very impressed with results of this modality.

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