Pockets of fat below breasts and middle of my abdomen/flanks - Renuvion or more lipo - which would be more beneficial? (Photos)

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I had a BBL a few years ago and the results are great. That said, I have some pockets of fat below my breasts and fat left around the middle of my abdomen/flanks that I would like to remove. After assessing me, my surgeon says that Renuvion would be a good option since the bigger issue is skin laxity vs excess fat. He said he could do additional lipo, but that he would get minimal out of me. I’m actually going in to remove my breast implants due to complications so the total quote is sitting at $12k. Removing the lipo OR the Renuvion would bring this down to $7k, which is much more doable. Which would be most beneficial if I could only keep one (lipo or Renuvion)? How long is Renuvion expected to last?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You may want to look into BodyTite.  This minimally invasive tightens skin using RF technology.  Liposuction can be added as well if needed.  The great part is no general anesthesia is required.  I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

You present an interesting question and problem of use of plasma for skin tightening in combination surgeries, especially fee quoted. Based unlimited photos and no photos of breast I assume that you’re just having a straight explant and possible correction or removal? With minor Lipo less than 1 L, and the plasma for skin tightening the fee quoted 12,000 is in the acceptable range here in Miami as a fee quote I would’ve quoted you $8500. Best of virtual concert with for more details and more information to better understand understanding and combination surgeries.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

From firsthand experience, I personally don’t believe Renee at anything that you can’t explain by Liposuction alone.
I simply don’t think the procedure does anything close to what the manufacturer claims.
I’ve never had a patient claim or think their skin was tighter after using this treatment.
I’ve done plenty of Renuvion treatments but personally, I can’t tell the difference.
 Because it’s almost always done in conjunction with Liposuction patients will always see changes and results.
These results are in my opinion, completely related to the Liposuction and not Renuvion.
There are other providers or are much more enthusiastic.
In my opinion providers are highly motivated to recapture the capital expenditure of buying the equipment which is well over $100,000
In my case, I simply couldn’t recommend the treatment because I wasn’t seeing results.
I accepted the loss and sold my equipment at a substantial loss.
 Ask your provider to open up their portfolio and show you before and after pictures of previous patients who had similar situations and see for yourself.
Doing more Liposuction probably isn’t going to do much if it didn’t fix the problem in the first place.
Ultimately, you’ll need to make the decision.
It’s never a bad idea to get a few in person second opinion consultations.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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