BodyTite Chicago

Here’s an analogy that helps most people understand this principle. Think about what a steak looks like before and after you cook it. After, it has shrunk to about half its size, correct?

The heat of the oven shrinks the water and coagulates the protein molecules of the steak. In your body, three distinct anatomical layers transform after a radiofrequency heat energy treatment. First, fatty pockets disappear because the heat energy has melted them. Then, skin and the underlying connective tissues, like a slinky, will contract as a result of the release of the intense bifocal radiofrequency energy. Lastly, the skin molecules will contract and adhere to a tighter shape, which improved loose hanging skin.

No. Once fat cells are destroyed they can never come back, but that doesn’t mean the fat cells left behind can’t expand and contract. And as we age our metabolism and youthful levels of hormones decline. This means you should always exercise and maintain a healthy diet after surgery.

Yes, definitely. Radiofrequency is a common component of many cosmetic treatments.

Yes, BodyTite has been cleared by the FDA, and Invasix has patented their RFAL™ (radiofrequency assisted liposuction) instruments.

Usually about one day of discomfort should be expected.

BodyTite is a single, safe procedure that eliminates undesirable fatty bulges and tightens, lifts and firms the overlying skin anywhere on the body.

Anyone who is currently pregnant, has an active infection and/or illness, and anyone who is on a blood thinner.

BodyTite is performed in one of our on-site surgical suites.

The common risks associated with this procedure are bruising, swelling and temporary discomfort. Other risks are rare but include infection, asymmetric healing, irregular skin appearance and transient numbness.

The tiny thin incisions heal and vanish with time, but this depends on your skin’s healing ability and not the surgery itself

Expect BodyTite to cost anywhere between $2500 and $5000, depending on the areas treated. Affordable financing is available. The cost of the entire procedure includes consultation, pre-op visits, surgeon’s fee, OR costs, anesthesia fee, anesthesia supplies, OR supplies, recovery room charges, and all post op visits.

Rest, no exertion, for few days. No aspirin. Avoid smoking. Avoid dirt, dust and contamination by keep the incisions clean. Keep fingers away, avoid touching and rubbing. Remember, the dirtiest part of your body are the fingers. Use the special antibacterial body wash for your daily showers, which we will provide for you. We also recommend postoperative ultrasound treatments, which will help expedite reduction of swelling and bruising.

Yes, we recommend:

Therapeutic Skin tightening lotion™

Arnica

Yes, we recommend ThermiSmooth™ as a complementary treatment to BodyTite.