When diet and exercise are not enough to achieve the sleek body contours you desire, liposuction is often the most effective solution. However, if you are like many people, you may also develop skin laxity, which can make your results less defined than expected. By combining advanced BodyTite technology with liposuction, Dr. David Funt offers a treatment that not only removes stubborn fat but also tightens your skin for smoother, more youthful-looking results.
What Is BodyTite and How Does It Work?
BodyTite is an innovative treatment that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to stimulate collagen and elastin production. These proteins are essential for skin elasticity, but their levels naturally decline with age. By delivering gentle RF heat beneath your skin, BodyTite helps firm tissue and encourage remodeling, so that your skin contracts more effectively after fat removal.
Why Is BodyTite Combined with Liposuction?
Liposuction removes unwanted fat cells permanently, sculpting areas such as the abdomen, thighs, flanks, or arms. For patients with good skin tone, liposuction alone may deliver excellent results. However, when skin shows signs of laxity, particularly in patients over 35, BodyTite enhances the outcome by tightening and smoothing the overlying tissue. This combination helps create the toned, contoured appearance patients often hope to achieve.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Liposuction with BodyTite?
Ideal candidates are men and women in good overall health who struggle with stubborn fat deposits and mild to moderate skin laxity. Patients who have lost weight, experienced pregnancy, or noticed age-related sagging often benefit most from pairing BodyTite with liposuction. During a consultation, Dr. Funt evaluates your goals and anatomy to determine if this approach is right for you.
What Areas Can Be Treated with Liposuction and BodyTite?
This combination approach can be used on many areas of the body where fat and skin laxity are a concern, including the abdomen, arms, thighs, back, and flanks. Dr. Funt customizes treatment plans to address each patient’s unique needs and deliver a balanced, natural shape.
How Long Does Recovery Take?
You may need several days to two weeks before returning to work or normal activities. While swelling and bruising are expected, these effects steadily fade, and most find the discomfort manageable with prescription medication. Because BodyTite stimulates ongoing collagen production, results continue to improve over the following months, with final outcomes visible around six months after treatment.
Yes. Both liposuction and BodyTite are FDA-approved and have been proven safe when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon. The procedure is carried out in a fully accredited surgical setting under Dr. Funt’s expert supervision, with protocols in place to prioritize patient safety and comfort.
