J Plasma for the Body?

J-Plasma / Renuvion has become my "go-to' for skin tightening.  It is a HUGE advancement that has significantly improved our ability to tighten the skin compared to anything in the past.  I use it  in combination with liposuction to help reduce fat, tighten the skin and completely re-shape my patients bodies.  I find that J plasma is ideal for situations like yours, in which you have extra fat in the area to the side of your breast but have loose skin. Liposuction alone will leave you with even more loose skin. J plasma can help tighten the skin to give you a more contoured and slim shape. The complications associated with J plasma are minimal: they are mostly related to the liposuction that is performed and can include contour irregularities if done poorly. I find that adding J plasma to liposuction does tend to result in a slightly longer recovery, but only by a few days. In my hands, most patients are back to their normal routine in 2-5 days.  I feel that J-Plasma / Renuvion is a game changer in body contouring and strongly recommend it. It is so important that you use a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of plastic surgery and has a sense of experience in body contouring and the use of J plasma/Renuvion. Your surgeon's experience and skill is absolutely critical to getting the best and safest possible results.I wish you the best,Dr. Gabbay.

Thank you for your question about Renuvion/J plasma
Renuvion (also called J-Plasma) is the newest and most powerful minimally invasive skin tightening treatment device that utilizes helium and RF (radiofrequency) to create a targeted beam of plasma for subdermal skin tightening.
It can be used to treat any area where skin tightening is desired, but is commonly used for face, neck, arms, breasts, abdomen, waist and flanks, inner thighs and legs. This skin tightening procedure is commonly combined with liposuction to produce dramatic long-lasting results. Recovery is similar to liposuction with 1-3 days of downtime, and bruising/swelling resolving over several weeks. Results are seen immediately with tightening continuing over the next 6-12 months.

Plastic surgery continues to evolve as technology continues to improve and this leads to increasing effectiveness and overall treatment options for patients.  One new frontier in plastic surgery is skin tightening, while this is not new, there are some significant advancements that have been made that have led to improved treatments for patients.  One of these innovations is a device called Renuvion, it was also called J-Plasma before it was redesigned specifically for aesthetic treatments. 

Renuvion (J-Plasma) is a radiofrequency energy device that also combines helium to induce skin tightening.  The device includes a cannula that is placed under the skin (similar to a liposuction cannula) which allows higher amounts of energy as it avoids the concern for trauma to the superficial skin.  The second unique feature of the Renuvion is the addition of the helium, the combination allows for the radiofrequency energy to heat the skin quickly and almost instantaneously be cooled to increase the safety of the device.  It also allows for a more efficient treatment, which is important when combining the treatment with other larger body contouring surgeries such as a Brazilian Butt Lift. 

In my practice Renuvion (J-Plasma) is most commonly used in combination with liposculpting procedures such as a Brazilian Butt Lift.  It can also be used in the neck in combination with liposuction for patients that want to improve their appearance, but are not ready for a necklift yet.  Liposuction is an incredible way to enhance the shape of the body or neck, however a patient’s results are dependent on the skin to contract.  In patient with loose skin or stretch marks there will likely be a limit to the skin contracture after liposuction, thus limiting the overall results of the procedure.  However, if we can remove the fat and tighten the skin simultaneously we have opened up the procedure to patients that were not previously a candidate for liposuction. 

It is important to know that Renuvion (J-Plasma) is not a replacement for a tummy tuck, neck lift or other surgical procedure that removes excess skin.  However, it is a great option for patients who are not ready or don’t need these larger procedures, but have some loose skin that will not be treated with liposuction. 

It is important to discuss Renuvion (J-Plasma) with your Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon as they can help guide you to the best treatment to reach your aesthetic goals.