BodyTite

Many people work hard on their bodies and are dedicated to a healthy lifestyle. Yet, even with a balanced diet and regular workouts, they are unable to get the body they want. Stubborn fat and excess skin simply refuse to go away, leaving them with low self-esteem. If you are such an individual, a body contouring procedure can help.

In recent years, a range of new minimally invasive treatments for body contouring have become available. This is good news for people who don't want to undergo an arm lift, tummy tuck, or conventional liposuction, which are surgical procedures and are associated with a lengthy recovery time.

One such minimally invasive skin tightening and body sculpting procedure is called BodyTite. It uses bipolar RF energy and can give you significant improvements in your body shape without surgery and with minimal downtime. Continue reading to find out more about how it works and what BodyTite offers in terms of results.

What is BodyTite?

A BodyTite procedure is a type of focused radiofrequency assisted lipolysis. In other words, the procedure uses radiofrequency energy and melts fat cells in the treatment area. However, besides fat melting, additional benefits of BodyTite include reducing skin laxity to leave you with tighter skin.

How does BodyTite fat reduction and skin tightening work?

The BodyTite device generates radiofrequency energy which heats unwanted fat in the target area while also performing skin tightening at the same time. This dual approach is a key advantage of BodyTite treatments, i.e., the ability of these treatments to reduce fat by melting adipose tissue and at the same time tighten loose skin in the treatment area. This is because the heat generated during the treatment not only liquefies the fat but also stimulates the skin to make new collagen.

What are the common target areas for BodyTite?

A BodyTite treatment can be performed in multiple areas of the body, including common problem locations such as the abdomen, flanks, back, bra roll, upper arms, thighs, hips, calves, and male breasts. BodyTite work can be done on smaller treatment areas as well. Essentially, the treatments can be used for body contouring in various locations to give patients a fine body silhouette and tighter skin.

Who is a good candidate for BodyTite fat reduction and sagging skin treatment?

You are a good candidate for BodyTite if you are in generally good health and are at or near your ideal healthy body weight. This treatment is a good option for you if you struggle with stubborn pockets of unwanted fat and do not want to undergo body contouring with surgical procedures that have a long recovery time. People who have lax skin and abdominal fat due to weight fluctuations, pregnancy, or aging often get the best BodyTite results.

It is worth noting that a BodyTite procedure is not a weight loss plastic surgery. It is a body contouring treatment that helps to get rid of fat cells in stubborn areas and tighten the skin simultaneously.

What happens during BodyTite excess skin removal and fat reduction treatments?

Anesthesia

If you are deemed an appropriate candidate for BodyTite treatments, you will be called in to the plastic surgery office for the procedure. BodyTite can be performed under local anesthesia for smaller areas or IV sedation or general anesthesia for larger treatment areas.

Procedure

The plastic surgeon will start by injecting the local anesthetic into the treatment area or putting you under with general anesthesia. They will then make a small incision through which the internal probe of the BodyTite radio frequency device will be inserted into the subcutaneous layer of fat cells. An external probe will be placed near the tiny incision in the skin. Radio frequency energy will be applied and alternated between the probes.

Recovery

After the procedure is completed, the plastic surgeon may ask you to wear a compression garment during the recovery period. Most patients experience minimal to no side effects after the procedure. Common side effects include swelling, redness, and discomfort in the treated area for a few days. You can return to normal activities pretty quickly after your BodyTite appointment.

Is BodyTite a safe treatment option?

The BodyTite radio frequency system is FDA approved. It generates uniform energy and measures the amount of energy deposited by the external and internal probe in real time. Once the goal surface temperature is reached, the device automatically terminates the treatment. In this way, BodyTite performs fat liquefaction and skin tightening with a high degree of safety.

How quickly will you see BodyTite outcomes?

Most patients notice an improvement in sagging skin and stubborn fat as early as two weeks after their BodyTite treatment. The quality of the skin continues to improve over the next few months. Final results are usually visible 3-6 months after the treatments.

What are the pros and cons of BodyTite?

Advantages of BodyTite

• Fewer side effects compared to conventional liposuction.
• Faster recovery compared to plastic surgery such as an arm lift or tummy tuck.
• Correction of skin laxity.
• Precision body contouring in small and large areas.
• Virtually no scarring.

Disadvantages of BodyTite

• Relatively long treatment times.
• Multiple treatments are required to get the desired results.
• Results are less dramatic compared to surgical body contouring.
• Results are long-lasting but not permanent.

Just how much does BodyTite cost?

The cost of the procedure depends on the area being treated. Your plastic surgeon will give you a quote at the time of your initial consultation. In general, the price ranges from $3,500 to $4,500 per area.

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