Following liposuction to various areas, like the arms, abdomen and inner thighs, there is usually skin laxity or excess. This is dependant on age as well as individual patient factors. Until now the only solution was to do an excision of the redundant skin to improve the contours. Furthermore, some areas like the area above the knee could not be tightened in any way, including excision.
Fortunately, body contouring treatments have recently undergone a complete revamp. Now, innovative technology is used to offer superior and minimally invasive skin tightening and body contouring treatment. BodyTite is a revolutionary treatment option that is used to tighten skin excess without the need for invasive excisional surgery.
Thermal energy is applied under and above the skin so that fat removal and skin tightening can be addressed during this single procedure. BodyTite is always combined with the Morpheus8 RF micro-needling. This is known as the EMBRACE protocol, which achieves much greater overall skin tightening. BodyTite can be performed as a standalone procedure (with Morpheus8) or in combination with traditional liposuction.
During the treatment, a combination of local anaesthetic (for pain control) and adrenaline (to decrease bleeding and facilitate fat removal) are injected in the target area. While individual results may vary, the majority experience a 47% skin contraction. You can see these results as early as two weeks, with final results expected at 3-6 months following the treatment.
Common Target Areas:
- Abdomen
- Knees
- Arms
- Bra line
- Sides
- Male breasts
Generally, the best BodyTite candidates are individuals who are close to their ideal body weight, are in good health, and struggle with fatty areas of the body that are resistant to working out and dieting.
Some of the prominent advantages of
BodyTite include:
- Skin tightening
- Virtually no scarring
- Short recovery
- Even contouring
Dr Moodley is a strong advocate for BodyTite, based on the results achieved in difficult areas like the upper abdomen and above the knees. He also combines it with other treatments. During the consultation, he will advise his patient accordingly.