Am I a good candidate for BodyTite or Smart Lipo? (photos)

Hi there, thank you for your question and photographs. Based on your description, you may be a candidate for BodyTite, however, we cannot determine based on photographs alone. We recommend visiting your local Expert Plastic Surgeon. They will take a closer look at your concern and determine the best treatment plan to fit your needs. Good luck!

You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. You will likely need to lose weight first before undergoing any cosmetic procedure to get the best outcome. For best results, it is recommended to be at your ideal or stable weight before getting a sculpting liposuction procedure. Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure; rather, it is for sculpting, defining and removing problem areas that cannot be removed with weight loss, diet and exercise alone. Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods that do very poorly for tightening skin or or contouring. Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods. The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. Overall, you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Dear Baileyoodle,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

It's best that you complete your weight loss goal before considering surgery. These procedures are designed to help contour and enhance your shape. They are not designed for weight loss. Once you have reached your goal you can determine with your surgeon which procedures will best address your concerns. BodyTite combines liposuction with RF technology which can tighten skin up to 40%. I've included a video about liposuction that I hope you find helpful.

I understand you feel ready to spend some serious dollars to help you bring your body back into shape, but unfortunately neither procedure is going to create any improvement in your case. Your problem is as you mentioned weight gain of 20 pounds or so resulting in a creation of a large amount of visceral, gut fat. The only way to get rid of this fat is through dietary changes and addition of exercise. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City plastic surgery