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Renuvion Elbow.....not Worth It!
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Renuvion Elbow.....not Worth It!
Sandy1128August 24, 2020
$3,000
I wanted an elbow tuck (that was on Dr Chalekson's list of surgeries he performed) and instead persuaded to have the Renuvion procedure. It has been six months and there is no change in my elbows appearance. I guess it is another situation (my disaster Botched Butt Lift)of who you go to and their skill. First photo 11 8 19. Second photo 8 24 20.
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July 10, 2021
Did you do renuvion on it’s on in any area or all areas lipo and renuvion?
Thank you
Thank you
UPDATED FROM Sandy1128
7 months post
Renuvion not worth it for me by this Plastic Surgeon
Sandy1128September 4, 2020
Renuvion not worth it. Renuvion treatment same day as 3rd world country Butt Lift.
Feb 2020. Had upper thighs and knees done as well. Due to swelling from the extensive hip surgeries, have not taken final pictures to compare.
Feb 2020. Had upper thighs and knees done as well. Due to swelling from the extensive hip surgeries, have not taken final pictures to compare.
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October 25, 2020
I would encourage those that have had a bad outcome to contact the FDA's complaint department for just this type of thing. According to their website, the application for approval of this technique to tighten skin has been withdrawn by the manufacturer of the equipment as there have been too many outcomes in which the patient was not happy with the results. Too bad the doctors did not mention this important fact.
November 10, 2020
I am definitely going to contact them. Thankyou so much!! I saw no improvement anywhere and paid seval thousand dollars!#
November 11, 2020
While it is my understanding that doctors can use off-label treatments, under certain conditions, I think the doctors have a duty to tell patients that they are doing just that. For example, if they told us just what the company has published on their own website, I know I would have never gone ahead with the procedure. The manufacturer is Apyx Medical. You can also go to their website and fill out a product inquiry form as well. The FDA requires that they resolve complaints. https://apyxmedical.com/contact-us/
They did get approval for their technology late last year, but not for skin tightening.
"The Renuvion®/J-Plasma® Precise Handpiece is intended to be used with compatible electrosurgical generators for the delivery of helium plasma for cutting, coagulation and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures. The Renuvion®/J-Plasma® Precise Handpiece is compatible with the Electrosurgical Generators BVX-200H and BVX-200P manufactured by Apyx Medical."
For me, the treatment was extremely painful, expensive, and has made things much worse.
"The use of the terms“skin rejuvenation” in relation to the use of the Renuvion/J-Plasma technology has not been approved or cleared by the FDA. The dermal resurfacing indication for use discussed has not been approved or cleared by the FDA." See the company's own documentation at: https://www.renuvion.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/renuvion-ref_holcomb_schucker_helium-plasma-skin-regen_lsm2019.pdf
They did get approval for their technology late last year, but not for skin tightening.
"The Renuvion®/J-Plasma® Precise Handpiece is intended to be used with compatible electrosurgical generators for the delivery of helium plasma for cutting, coagulation and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures. The Renuvion®/J-Plasma® Precise Handpiece is compatible with the Electrosurgical Generators BVX-200H and BVX-200P manufactured by Apyx Medical."
For me, the treatment was extremely painful, expensive, and has made things much worse.
"The use of the terms“skin rejuvenation” in relation to the use of the Renuvion/J-Plasma technology has not been approved or cleared by the FDA. The dermal resurfacing indication for use discussed has not been approved or cleared by the FDA." See the company's own documentation at: https://www.renuvion.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/renuvion-ref_holcomb_schucker_helium-plasma-skin-regen_lsm2019.pdf
November 12, 2020
I can't thank you enough for this comment. I am going to fill out the FDA website and pursue your recommendations..
9000 dollars LATER and my elbows are worse. Will keep you posted!
9000 dollars LATER and my elbows are worse. Will keep you posted!
November 10, 2020
Hello, I had renuvion above my knees about 12 days ago. Did you eventually see an improvement in that area after renuvion?
Thank you!
Thank you!
November 11, 2020
I saw no improvement anywhere after spending $9000! Saw a post today that FDA pulled the plug on Renuvion procedure because of so many dissatisfied patients. I am going to research further. After my horrible experience with Dr Chalekson, it wouldn't surprise me if he new already of FDA findings. He purchased a machine for his office and needs to pay for it.
November 15, 2020
I’m sorry to hear it. Years ago I had a procedure which I spent a lot of money and came out worse than before, so I understand your disappointment and frustration!
UPDATED FROM Sandy1128
10 months post
Hand rejuvenation with fat transfer
Sandy1128December 27, 2020
My experience with this Dr. continues to be catastrophic. At the same time that I had my Butt Lift (see 3rd World Butt lift in USA article) I had fat transfer to my hands. This photo was taken just now ...Dec 2020 (10 months later). He is going to rebuttal with "well she didn't have enough fat" . Okay, then why did you perform the procedure? He didn't hesitate to charge me $3500!
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June 30, 2025
Renuvian worked initially but made my neck and body skin worse in the end. I am shocked that anyone that has had Renuvian skin tightening has not complained. Am I the only one left with looser skin?
August 23, 2025
could you elaborate on that? renuvion tightened your skin in the beginning but became lax again afterwards so it didn't tighten or worked I'm assuming
gmail.com. thankyou so much.