Would I be a good candidate for J-Plasma? (Photo)

Hi, Renuvion technology is radiofrequency + helium gas that produces a plasma that delivers high heat to the dermis causing it to shrink and tighten. You sound like a great candidate for it. It doesn’t remove any skin as a tummytuck would, but the trade off is that it will tighten it quite well with only 2 or 3 tiny incisions. Seek a local surgeon who offers Renuvion Subdermal Skin tightening. Good luck!

Thank you for sharing. It would be best to assess you with multiples pictures angles to really be able to gauge the level of skin laxity you have. Based on the fact that you have not had any pregnancies yet, you might be a good candidate for the J plasma alone. The J plasma will give you a good degree of skin tightening through two tiny incisions, however J plasma alone will not give you 100% results like a tummy tuck would. If you are considering children in the future and do not want to have such extensive surgeries before that, J plasma will give you good results, and then after all of your pregnancies you might consider a tummy tuck . It would be best to see an in person plastic surgeon to assess your needs and level of skin laxity to better understand which procedure would be most beneficial for you. 

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.