Am I An Ideal Candidate For BodyTite™?
If you struggle with unwanted pockets of fat that are resistant to routine diet an exercise, as well as sagging, drooping, or lax skin, BodyTite™ may be right for you. During your consultation for BodyTite™ in Atlanta, Dr. Killingsworth and his staff of plastic surgery professional will review your areas of concern, your aesthetic goals, as well as your medical history to help determine if you are a candidate. At Astra Plastic Surgery, we customize our BodyTite™ treatment plans to fit the individual needs of each individual patient.
The ideal candidate for BodyTite™ is in good general health and a non-smoker. Additionally, patients should ensure they have realistic expectations for the results of their procedure. It is important to note that BodyTite™ is not a weight loss procedure. Although it can melt small pockets of fat, patients should be within a few pounds of their ideal weight before opting for this procedure. BodyTite™ can help patients who are seeking a minimally invasive alternative to body tightening or do not require surgical body contouring.
What Should I Expect During BodyTite™?
Because BodyTite™ is a minimally invasive procedure, general anesthesia is not required. Rather, the treatment area will be numbed with a local anesthetic or topical cream. Once the area is numb, a tiny 1 to 2 millimeter incision is then made beneath the skin and the BodyTite™ cannula is inserted. Your plastic surgeon will guide the cannula along the treatment site, directing RF energy from the electrode and cannula to the skin’s underlying layers.
Energy from the BodyTite™ machine slowly liquefies fat cells and coagulates tissues to achieve the desired body sculpting effects. Additionally, RF energy heats the skin layers, resulting in significant skin tightening. By using bipolar radio frequency energy, BodyTite™ allows for greater control and precision when directing energy to the target area, producing more efficient results than past skin tightening techniques. Bipolar RF energy from the internal cannula and external electrode heats the target area(s) from the inside out, shaping the body and tightening skin for beautifully contoured, youthful-looking results.
What Should I Expect After BodyTite™?
After undergoing BodyTite™ in Atlanta, patients can return to their daily activities almost immediately. Because this procedure does not require general anesthesia, patients are free to drive themselves home afterwards. Patients may experience mild bruising or swelling; however, these symptoms are normal and will subside in the days following the treatment. Most patients report little-to-no discomfort following the procedure. However, any discomfort can be treated with over-the-counter medications.
Before sending you home after BodyTite™, Dr. Killingsworth and his surgical team will provide detailed aftercare instructions. It is important that patients follow these instructions with care to avoid any potential complications and achieve optimal results. Patients are encouraged to call our office if they have any questions following their procedure. Our staff is on hand to answer any questions you may have.