64 yrs old. Surgeon told me that brachioplasty wouldn't help because the scarring may be ropey/red. Hernia repair 11/17 and this is how it healed. Surgeon doesn't want to take a chance. Runner-32yrs, lift 27yrs, bootcamp 3x weekworkout 6x wk. Have extremely flabby, creppy skin all over body. I value this Surgeon's opinion. Is there something else, like BodyTite? Don't want to waste my $ on lotions, potions procedures that promise but don't deliver or do even more damage. Any thoughts?
February 18, 2020
Answer: BodyTite with Morpheus8 To address loose and crepey skin I often recommend a combination of BodyTite and Morpheus8 Radiofrequency Microneedling. A brachioplasty is considered the gold standard for taking care of loose skin in the arm area, however many patients do not desire the scarring or downtime that it entails. In the arm area, even on fit patients there can be a small amount of fat beneath the skin that drags it down as well to contribute to the sagging look or skin texture, so liposuction combined with the skin tightening procedures may be the most effective option, but this would need to be determined in person. If there is little to no fat in the area, pursuing BodyTite to the arms along with at least 3 treatments of Morpehus8 could give you a significant improvement. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to be evaluated in person and to discuss these ideas further.
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February 18, 2020
Answer: BodyTite with Morpheus8 To address loose and crepey skin I often recommend a combination of BodyTite and Morpheus8 Radiofrequency Microneedling. A brachioplasty is considered the gold standard for taking care of loose skin in the arm area, however many patients do not desire the scarring or downtime that it entails. In the arm area, even on fit patients there can be a small amount of fat beneath the skin that drags it down as well to contribute to the sagging look or skin texture, so liposuction combined with the skin tightening procedures may be the most effective option, but this would need to be determined in person. If there is little to no fat in the area, pursuing BodyTite to the arms along with at least 3 treatments of Morpehus8 could give you a significant improvement. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to be evaluated in person and to discuss these ideas further.
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October 26, 2019
Answer: Body Tite Thank you for your questions and photos. Body Tite is a technology that uses radiofrequency to shrinkwrap the tissues. It works by stimulating your own body to grow collagen. In general, it produces about a 30-40% improvement in skin tightening. Currently, the Body Tite machine is the best option for non-surgical skin tightening. I recommend you schedule a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience with the Body Tite machine. In our office, we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!
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October 26, 2019
Answer: Body Tite Thank you for your questions and photos. Body Tite is a technology that uses radiofrequency to shrinkwrap the tissues. It works by stimulating your own body to grow collagen. In general, it produces about a 30-40% improvement in skin tightening. Currently, the Body Tite machine is the best option for non-surgical skin tightening. I recommend you schedule a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience with the Body Tite machine. In our office, we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!
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