BodyTite

Skin tightening alternative to tummy tuck & other surgery for patients in Greater Memphis

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Skin-Tightening Alternative to Surgery

BodyTite is a radio frequency assisted lipolysis (RFAL) procedure that uses controlled heat to tighten skin without surgical incisions. It is combined with liposuction to remove fat and tighten the skin on abdomen, flanks, bra rolls, back, arms, thighs (and neck, using FaceTite). Achieving skin contraction from 35%-45% in a single treatment, BodyTite is a great alternative to the more invasive tummy tuck for patients with only moderately sagging skin.

Dr. Mark Peters of NuBody Concepts in Memphis was an early adopter of BodyTite after its FDA-approval. A board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years in private practice, he has performed this procedure on hundreds of patients in the Greater Memphis area, including Mississippi and Arkansas. He was also awarded First Place in InMode’s Expert Clinician Program for his innovative use of BodyTite for cellulite reduction.

BodyTite woman in bikini walking into the ocean.

What can I expect?

BodyTite uses radio frequency energy to heat the deep and superficial fatty tissue layers. Clinical studies have demonstrated as much as 35-45% contraction in patients, which makes BodyTite an excellent non-surgical alternative to a tummy tuck.

Through several well-placed small incisions, the surgeon numbs the treatment area with a local anesthetic.
A round of liposuction is first applied for maximized fat removal and skin tightening results.
Using the BodyTite probe beneath the skin as well as an external electrode, the surgeon applies precisely controlled heat energy to safely target fatty tissues.
This results in a three-dimensional contraction of the tissues, tightening the skin and improving the contours in the treated areas.
As your body heals, the full effect of contraction takes place, beginning to show good results at 6 weeks after the procedure and continuing for up to a year.

Each patient is unique. Our plastic surgeon will meet with you in a consultation to develop a personalized treatment plan.

BodyTite woman looking into mirror with tape measure in her hands

How BodyTite Works

Watch plastic surgeon Dr. Peters of NuBody Concepts Memphis give a short overview how BodyTite works in the video below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not everyone is a good candidate for BodyTite. If you have lost a large amount of weight or have a relatively large amount of excess or wrinkly skin, a tummy tuck or other surgery will typically achieve better results. An ideal candidate for BodyTite has a BMI of 30 or less, and has only a moderate amount of skin laxity. Read about skin tightening candidates.

BodyTite (and its face equivalent FaceTite) can be applied to many different areas of the body such as the face, chin, neck, abdomen, chest, saddle bags, upper arms, back, ankle, love handles, hips, inner and outer thighs and knees.

Yes. BodyTite itself does not take much time, approximately 15 minutes per area depending on its size, plus the time it takes to first apply liposuction. We highly recommend treating multiple areas in a single procedure. Please note that additional areas are discounted at a lower price with each add-on.

Cellulite can have genetic factors and is not easy to remove or reduce. However, what may appear like cellulite – the dimpled, uneven skin often found on buttocks and thighs – could in fact be simply the appearance of cellulite caused by age-advanced skin laxity. In such cases, BodyTite is indeed an excellent treatment option. Dr. Mark Peters of NuBody Concepts Memphis was also awarded First Place in InMode’s Expert Clinician Program for his innovative use of BodyTite for cellulite reduction. Learn more about cellulite reduction using skin tightening.

You will see results immediately after your BodyTite procedure. After the bruising and/or swelling has gone down completely at 2-3 weeks, you will see the biggest difference. As more tissues coagulate over time, your results will continue to improve for up to 6-12 months. View BodyTite results in our before and after gallery.

Not necessarily. BodyTite is best for so-called “gap” patients who don’t quite need a tummy tuck but are plagued by areas of fat and lax skin. For those patients, BodyTite is preferable since it avoids a more invasive procedure that requires a longer recovery and results in a scar. However, some patients with advanced skin laxity, either brought on by aging, weight loss, or childbirth, are better served with a tummy tuck. Compare skin tightening to a tummy tuck.

BodyTite is a minimally-invasive procedures and as such allows patients to return to their regular activities the next day as tolerated. Some swelling and bruising might occur but typically subsides within 5 days. Patients are also advised to wait a week before resuming exercise. Learn more about recovering after skin tightening.

Yes. This is called FaceTite, which is similar to BodyTite except it uses a thinner wand. Skin tightening on the face is also referred to as a non-surgical facelift. It is particularly effective in achieving a well-defined jawline.

No. BodyTite is not the same as liposuction. Liposuction removes fat, whereas BodyTite contracts tissues and tightens skin. They are actually complementary treatments that are almost always performed together to achieve maximum results. The liposuction is first applied to remove all fat, and then the BodyTite device is passed over the same areas using the same incisions that have already been placed in the skin. Liposuction with skin tightening such as BodyTite almost always achieves better outcomes than liposuction alone. Learn about liposuction vs skin tightening.

Our plastic surgeons recommend wearing the compression garment after any kind of body contouring procedure for up to 6 weeks. Longer is always better, and each additional day counts.

BodyTite and Renuvion are different brand names for the same thing: Radio frequency assisted lipolysis or RFAL. They both tighten skin by applying targeted radio frequency generated heat to deep tissues under the skin. There are some slight differences between these two devices, but they are both equally effective for treating skin laxity in patients. Learn more about BodyTite vs Renuvion.

Payment Options

Looking your best with BodyTite is attainable! Our prices are all-inclusive – no hidden costs or other surcharges. We offer interest-free payment plans through several medical financing providers.

The price for BodyTite includes liposuction and is $6,300 for the first area. Additional areas can be added at a discounted cost. Don’t know if you qualify for a payment plan? Click the button below to check your credit score and submit an application for medical financing to get pre-approved.

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