5 Things to Expect from BodyTite Treatment and Recovery

One of the inevitable consequences of getting older is deteriorating skin quality. The skin becomes wrinkled and lax when it no longer has abundant collagen and elastin to support its structure or hyaluronic acid to keep it lubricated. But wrinkles and lines aren’t the only unwanted changes. Many people also have to deal with sagging skin, unwanted fat, and the presence of dimpled skin, known as cellulite—sometimes referred to as “cottage-cheese skin” or “orange-peel skin.” Diet and exercise are not typically effective on these problems because they can’t target specific fat pockets to reduce, don’t tighten loose skin, and don’t treat the tense bands that cause skin dimpling. For a more effective way of making the skin even and flat, patients can talk with Iteld Plastic Surgery in Chicago for a BodyTite treatment and Morpheus8 microneedling with radiofrequency energy.

 

Fat and lax skin can be found in many areas of the body, while cellulite is typically found on the thighs and butt. The right treatment for a particular patient depends on the condition or conditions being addressed, where they are on the body, and other factors. BodyTite works by using a thin prong inserted directly into the target area to heat the tissues there, triggering fat liquefaction, collagen coagulation, and tissue contraction. The device can also sever connective bands that pull the skin down to cause cellulite. Morpheus8 works from the surface down, using numerous tiny needles to create collagen-inducing “pinpricks” in the skin while also delivering radiofrequency energy that encourages processes that build new collagen molecules. The rest is firmer, tighter, more youthful looking skin and contours.

 

Here are five aspects the Iteld Plastic Surgery team believes patients should be aware of when it comes to nonsurgical fat reduction and skin tightening sessions, and the recovery after:

 

1. Comfort

 

While the BodyTite device heats tissues from the inside, a parallel panel on the surface of the skin provides cooling to maximize patient comfort. Although fat cells reach a temperature that causes them to melt, the surface stays just a little above body temperature. The entire device is designed to allow patients to achieve body-contouring results safely.

 

2. Post-Treatment Swelling

 

There are very few complications and adverse effects associated with these treatments. As with any other treatment involving the insertion of needles and other objects into and under the skin, patients typically experience some short-term swelling, redness, and tingling after a session. Note that patients with metal implants or electrical devices should not choose radiofrequency procedures.

 

3. No Downtime

 

This form of nonsurgical skin tightening and fat reduction usually won’t require any recovery time, and patients will be able to go back to their normal activities shortly after their treatment. This is one of the main benefits associated with the procedure. Your provider will give you instructions on how to care for your skin, but there generally won’t be much aftercare involved. Some physicians recommend not wearing makeup or exercising for the first 24 hours.

 

4. Gradual Improvements

 

It takes some time for collagen-induction and fat-reduction treatments to work. The effects of a BodyTite session continue to develop gradually over the span of several months as fat cells are processed and eliminated. There is a similar timeline for collagen generation with Morpheus8. In both cases, several treatments may be necessary to achieve and maintain desired results.

 

5. Staying Healthy and Active Helps

 

Ideal candidates for these treatments are not significantly overweight and are in a generally good state of health. Many people believe that routine exercise and maintaining a diet that is low in fat and carbohydrates can decrease not just unwanted volume, but also cellulite—not caused by fat, but can be more pronounced in areas where numerous fat cells push the skin outward. Losing weight and building muscle mass can help to make cellulite look less pronounced, in addition to other health and aesthetic benefits.

 

Learn more about saying goodbye to fat cells, lax skin, and more with BodyTite and Morpheus8, available from Iteld Plastic Surgery. Reach out to the Chicago-area practice to get more information by calling 312.757.4505 or submitting a contact form to tell them more about your interests.