BodyTite in Austin

BodyTite is an FDA-approved treatment developed to melt away unwanted fat and tighten loose skin in one procedure. This technique is also referred to as radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis, or RFAL™. BodyTite is an in-office treatment that offers significant benefits as a minimally invasive, non-surgical body-contouring procedure. Treatment areas include love handles, abdomen, backs of the arms, thighs and knees, bra line on the back, and breasts (male and female).

• BodyTite treatment improves contours by melting fat and tightening superficial tissue through internal and external probes. The benefits of treatment are achieved without general anesthesia. BodyTite is a great treatment solution for individuals who want to promote both body contours and skin tightness.
• Liposuction is a common surgical procedure that removes unwanted fatty deposits by injecting tumescent fluid beneath the skin and extracting swollen fat cells. Alternatively, liposuction may be assisted by laser, vibrational, or ultrasound technology, each of which is intended to disrupt fat cells for easier extraction. While surgical liposuction can decrease the number of fat cells in each area, there is a risk of unsatisfactory results. This often relates to the skin laxity that remains after surgery.

Incisions are minimal and we will suture the incisions so they can be unnoticeable. No drains and no prescription pain medication are necessary to support comfortable recovery. The treatment has demonstrated significant results that can last up to five years. No downtime.

Many adults are great candidates for non-surgical facial and body treatments using radiofrequency technology. If you are concerned with the appearance of jowls, submental fullness, excess belly fat or other age-related cosmetic complaints but aren’t ready to commit to a surgical investment, you may be interested in the single-visit treatment that can achieve lasting results.

The BodyTite procedure includes injections of local anesthetic for small treatment areas. This medication becomes effective within moments. Then, a tiny incision is made in the skin to allow the insertion of a small internal probe. Parallel to the internal probe is an external probe. This design maximizes the absorption of energy by delivering radiofrequency from above as well as below.

The external electrode and internal probe are passed across the skin, precisely eating adipose tissue and superficial layers of the skin. The device has a built-in mechanism that maintains controlled heating for safe, effective results. Each treatment area may take from 30 to 45 minutes.

Many patients who undergo BodyTite treatment are able to recover without the use of pain medication. The primary side effect after RFAL treatment is swelling. Soreness or tenderness may also be felt but these sensations typically subside quickly.

Some patients report that their treatment area feels numb for several hours and that this transitions to itching once sensation returns. Bruising and redness are also side effects that may develop, along with skin roughness or irregularity. These are normal effects of thermal energy and collagen remodeling that diminish over several days.

BodyTite and FaceTite are minimally invasive procedures that are commonly combined with other procedures. Depending on the extent of body contouring that is desired, some patients choose to combine BodyTite with surgical liposuction.