I heard that Thermitight is more effective for skin tightening when combined with liposuction. Is there any truth to this?

Thank you for your question.  I recommend a combination of procedures for optimal results.

ThermiTight utilizes a small electrode inserted under the skin to heat tissue to a selected therapeutic temperature.  Literature has shown that elevating skin to a therapeutic temperature level can contract collagen molecules and stimulate collagen production, which may give the appearance of lifting or tightening.   Fat reduction is rare, unless set to high temperatures and kept at high temperatures for a significant amount of time .

To best answer your question,  it  depends on how much skin laxity you have.   ThermiTight can work well in the thigh area to tighten skin that is mild to moderately laxity.  Surgery may be a better option, if you have excessive laxity.   Results with ThermiTight vary from patient to patient.  You should experience some overall improvement.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

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More doctors are using both liposuction and thermitight on the neck when needed for the right candidate. Not all patients benefit from liposuction so this is evaluated in consultation with my patients and discussed before hand based on their anatomy.

Some doctors do perform liposuction with thermitight; however, often the fat can be melted with just the ThermiTight.  For example, if there is a small pocket of fat under the chin, the ThermiTight probe can melt that fat and then be used under the skin to cause tightening.

Thanks for your question. Yes, ThermiTight can be combined with liposuction. This all depends on the laxity and fat in the area(s). During consultation, the surgeon will carefully examine you and give the best recommendations for the best results.

Thank you for your question. Some
of our patients do elect to have ThermiTight and SmartLipo performed in
conjunction with one another. ThermiTight is a great minimally invasive
procedure to treat skin laxity. ThermiTight delivers radio frequency energy
subcutaneously to tighten the skin in the desired area. SmartLipo is great for
fat removal and skin tightening. The laser used during the procedure helps
stimulate the production of collagen in the treated area. If you are
interested, I recommend having a full consultation with a qualified physician
in your area. 

For patients that have mild laxity as well as mild fat excess doing a little liposuction at the same time can help to improve the final contour. It is very convenient to do the procedures together so when you are evaluated discuss with your surgeon if the two procedures may give you a better result. Best of luck!

The combination of the 2 is absolutely worthwhile.
ThermiTight is a minimally invasive procedure that stimulates collagen production by heating the undersurface of the skin and ultimately producing tighter skin. Adding liposuction will address minor fat pockets to refine the result.  Combining the two in the properly selected patient can maximize the result.

Thank you for your question. Some may benefit from getting liposuction prior to ThermiTight while others may not need liposuction. It really depends on the area as well as the amount of fat and lax skin. Consult with a Thermi expert to determine which procedures would give you optimal results. If recommended, ThermiTight could be performed immediately after your liposucton (on the same day). Supplementing liposuction with ThermiTight is great because Thermi would give you the added benefit of promoting collagen production and tightening lax skin further. Good luck!

Dear hayleigh91:

TT uses a microprobe to heat and monitor the dermis from
under the skin to cause dermal shrinking and collagen stimulation at one
setting. During this technique it creates a heat reservoir within the
underlying fat and eventual contraction underlying the area treated will further enhance the inflammatory and tightening effects with this combination.

Both skin shrinkage AND properly
performed and contoured liposuction occur best when combined.  . This technique is best used in larger areas of fat content for contouring where
the skin is relatively thin such as:the inner thigh and just above the knee, the inner arm and posterior elbow  

For more information please link to our web references. 

I hope this has helped. Always consult with a Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon with experience and talent in all techniques and combinations.
All the best!