Not all us are born with the ideal body shape – though we might wish it to be true – and the things we do to tone and trim our body are not always as effective as we want them to be. This is because of either the particular problem area or the technique used. When it comes to treatment area, the thighs are a particularly tough area to reduce unwanted fat, especially in women. Do you know that the thighs are extremely prone to fat accumulation? Yes, it’s true! Due to certain factors such as weight gain, genetics and hormones, stubborn fat deposits accumulate in the inner and outer thighs. For many people, it is difficult to address this concern with just diet and exercise whereas liposuction surgery could prove effective. However, many people fear to undergo invasive surgery as traditional liposuction to remove stubborn fat in the thighs involves general anesthesia, extended downtime, scars, and long recovery period. Fortunately, today, we have effective minimally-invasive aesthetic procedures, and one such option is BodyTite in NYC. BodyTite thigh liposuction procedure helps to remove unwanted thigh fat without noticeable scars and long recovery time associated with conventional liposuction.
BodyTite is a novel FDA-approved device that utilizes patented radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) technology to liquefy subcutaneous fat, coagulate the blood vessels, and tighten the skin. This minimally-invasive technology eliminates the stubborn fat in the upper and inner thigh areas and provides significant skin tightening effects, while leaving the surrounding tissues unharmed. Generally, not just thighs, BodyTite liposuction can remove unwanted and stubborn fat from various areas such as the face, neck, chin, upper arms, abdominal area, love handles, hips, knees, and buttocks.
While the minimally-invasive BodyTite thigh liposuction provides surgical quality results without complex surgical techniques or lengthy recovery time, not everyone may be an ideal candidate for this procedure. Generally, to consider this procedure, the candidate should be a young, healthy person with good quality skin – the skin must have sufficient elasticity to take on the thigh’s new contour post-procedure, without appearing lax. Other factors that determine your candidature for this procedure include:
- Have fat deposits in the thigh areas (inner or outer) that persist even after strenuous exercises and rigorous diets
- Are physically active
- Are in good health
- Are close to your ideal weight
- Have good skin tone and elasticity
- Have a positive outlook and realistic expectations about the outcome
- Do not smoke
Certain individuals such as women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, people with poor blood circulation, diabetes, or weakened immune systems, those with skin diseases and/or infections, or having allergies to certain local anesthetics are not considered good candidates for BodyTite inner thigh liposuction.
Once the candidature is determined, your plastic surgeon will start the procedure by marking the treatment site and administering local anesthesia to numb it. After the area is numbed, a tiny incision is made to insert the BodyTite handpiece into the subcutaneous tissue. RFAL energy passes from the device’s internal cannula to its external electrode, delivering controlled, focused energy into the adipose tissue to melt the fat. The handpiece simultaneously aspirates the liquefied fat and coagulates the tissue. When performed by a skilled surgeon, the procedure results in smooth, attractive, natural-looking thighs.
Depending on the extent of area treated and the amount of fat removed, results are patient specific. Generally, initial results are seen immediately and final results, within 3-6 months after the treatment. Although the procedure is considered minimally-invasive, most patients will require some downtime, usually between 5-10 days. Any discomfort can be managed with the medications prescribed by your plastic surgeon. Patients may also be advised to wear a compression garment as it helps in faster healing.
If you are considering BodyTite in NYC, choose an established, AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice that provides the service of surgeons who are experts in performing BodyTite liposuction. Such surgeons can provide optimal results; moreover, in a reliable practice, patients can expect end-to-end care and support all through the treatment, till complete recovery.