Some of the most common questions asked of me as a cosmetic dermatologist are, “How soon can I go back to work,” or “When can I resume my social activities?”  For many people the recovery time a procedure requires is a major deciding factor when considering cosmetic dermatology.  My clients are busy and for them, lying around for days or weeks coping with the pain or swelling from a procedure is not ideal.  And, understandably, many do not want their friends and acquaintances to know they’ve had a procedure done.  These are all valid concerns that I address on a daily basis.

1. We’re talking less than a day of recovery time.

One of the most exciting procedures available is LaserSculpt™ Laser Body Sculpting.  And while we might not be able to squeeze it into your lunch break, many cases have clients heading to the mall or back to work immediately following the procedure.  And I say, “Why not?”  I know they’re eager to try on clothing they’ve always dreamed of wearing and can’t wait to leave friends wondering why they look so great! 

LaserSculpt™ is an amazing alternative to liposuction because it permanently eliminates fat that can be hard to shed with diet and exercise.  Let me say that again: it’s permanent.  That’s right.  You never have to worry about the fat coming back because the laser also removes the cells that create fat.  This laser assisted liposuction is an in-office procedure done with a local anesthetic so the recovery time is very minimal.

I commonly use LaserSculpt™ on the neck, arms, tummy, back and thighs: some of the most difficult places to lose stored fat.  The greatest benefit of this procedure is that no one will ever suspect that you have had liposuction because you are literally back at it within a day.  One of the other benefits of LaserSculpt™ is that it also tightens your skin while removing excess fat so you won’t have to worry about a second painful and invasive surgery to remove baggy or loose skin.  You may be surprised by what you learn.

Fat is a harassing problem faced by most women. BodyTite™ liposuction is an excellent option for women considering body contouring. BodyTite™ is a new, sophisticated device utilized for providing painless liposuction with minimal scarring.

Fat Removal Using Radio-frequency Assisted Liposuction (RFAL) Technology

BodyTite™ uses advanced Radio-frequency Assisted Liposuction (RFAL) technology to dissolve unwanted fat deposits and tighten the skin, thus helping to enhance your overall appearance. This innovative device from Invasix™ comprises a bipolar radiofrequency hand piece and an RFAL computer device.

BodyTite™ is ideal for many treatment areas where there is excess fat including: abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, arms, knees and neck. BodyTite™ liposuction for women is probably most applicable for those who are in good health having excess fat deposits in specific areas of the body. This can be performed under local anesthesia or light sedation rather than general anesthesia. The procedure itself takes 30 – 45 minutes to complete. It may vary slightly depending on the treatment area, complexity, size, and the amount of fat being removed.

Benefits and Advantages of BodyTite™

• Superior body contouring and firming results
• Less downtime
• Less painful recovery
• Improved safety
• Less bruising, swelling
• Minimal discomfort
• Requires only local anesthesia, therefore no side effects

Once you have made the decision to undergo BodyTite™ liposuction treatment, the most important consideration should be to find an experienced plastic surgeon. A talented surgeon can provide the finest treatment and care you deserve, thus bringing back the youthful appearance that you’re looking for.