Will J-Plasma before a tummy tuck affect how much skin can be pulled down? Does this make the tummy tuck process more difficult?

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Will j plasma or any kind of skin tightening effects how much skin can be pulled down? Because I've heard that plasma is temporary but won't it cause more scar tissue making it a little bit more difficult to perform the tummy tuck?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Your question brings up an interesting discussion about pre-tummy tuck skin tightening procedures like J-Plasma. You're right to consider the potential effects on subsequent abdominal surgeries, as different treatments can impact the skin's elasticity and thus the surgical approach.

J-Plasma is a non-surgical skin tightening procedure that utilizes radiofrequency energy and helium plasma. It can indeed promote the formation of new collagen and elastin, leading to some degree of skin tightening. However, the tightening effect might not be as pronounced or as lasting as the one achieved through a surgical procedure such as a tummy tuck.

When it comes to the potential impact on a future tummy tuck, it's theoretically possible that pre-existing scar tissue from the J-Plasma procedure could affect the surgical process. However, the impact is usually minimal as J-Plasma is a minimally invasive procedure and does not generally result in substantial scarring.

That being said, every patient's body responds uniquely to treatments. I'd recommend discussing your concerns and overall treatment goals with your plastic surgeon. They can provide advice tailored to your specific situation, taking into account factors like your skin quality, degree of skin laxity, and overall health.

As always, thorough communication and detailed planning with your surgeon are key to achieving satisfying results.

Sincerely,

Dr. Katzen

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You can still have a successful tummy tuck with excess skin addressed even after J Plasma.  Your surgeon will evaluate your skin and determine if you are a good candidate for J Plasma.

Natalia Vidal Laureano, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, radiofrequency energy devices cause scar tissue in the subcutaneous plane which may cause increased difficulty during a tummy tuck surgery and also may affect the ability of the skin to stretch. Everyone's skin reacts differently, and this may not be true for every patient.

Geuris Cruz Quiroz, MD · Answer

Thank you so much for your question. J-plasma is a procedure you can do together with 360 liposuction to have better results, if you are a candidate for a tummy tuck procedure I definitely do not recommend to have this, you say correctly the results are temporary and can be difficult at the moment your surgeon perform the tummy tuck procedure.

Hope this helps
Dr. Quiroz

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

J plasma will have absolutely no effect either good or bad. But it would be simply a waste of money. Don’t bother

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