Does BodyTite last longer for younger patients with loose skin from weight loss (compared to loose skin caused by aging)?

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I've read that BodyTite results last approximately 2-5 years, but I've seen some surgeons say this is because as the patient continues to age, the skin will naturally sag more. Does this mean that if a younger patient were to get BodyTite, the results would last longer? I'm 19 but have some loose skin due to weight loss. Could I expect BodyTite results to last longer for me than they would for someone who has loose skin from aging, or should I expect a similar 5-ish year window?

Mahmood Siddique, DO · Answer

That’s a great question. The longevity of BodyTite results can indeed be influenced by various factors, including your age and the cause of skin laxity.
For younger patients, such as yourself, who have loose skin due to weight loss, the results may indeed last longer than those for older patients with skin laxity caused by aging. Here's why:
- Younger skin tends to have better elasticity: When you're younger, your skin generally has more collagen and elastin, which helps it maintain its shape and firmness. Since BodyTite stimulates collagen production, your skin may respond better and stay tighter for a longer period. - Skin from weight loss vs. aging: Loose skin from weight loss tends to be more responsive to treatments like BodyTite because it hasn’t been as affected by the natural aging process. Aging skin may have more significant loss of elasticity, and while BodyTite can help tighten it, the results might not last as long as they would on someone with more youthful skin.
- Longevity of results: While BodyTite results can last anywhere from 2-5 years, younger patients might experience a longer duration before seeing noticeable sagging again. In your case, you could expect results to last closer to the upper end of that range or potentially longer, given your age and the fact that you have loose skin from weight loss rather than aging.
In short, you’re likely to see longer-lasting results from BodyTite compared to older individuals with aging skin. However, lifestyle factors (like maintaining a healthy weight) and how your body naturally ages will also play a role in how long the results last.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The ideal candidates for BodyTite are those with mild to moderate skin laxity.  Skin laxity is influenced by many factors such as age, genetics, and weight loss/gain.  Generally speaking, younger people have better skin elasticity than older people. If you have good skin elasticity and maintain your weight you should have results that last years.  I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure.  I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

BodyTite or Radiofrequency assisted lipolysis (RFAL) is more effective in patients with younger skin.  It is useful in moderate weight loss patients.  For more significant weight loss surgery would be a better procedure to remove excess skin.

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