Your Dream Body Contour Guide with BodyTite & FaceTite

What is BodyTite?

It is a minimally invasive procedure that focuses on body contouring and skin tightening which utilises Radiofrequency Assisted Lipolysis (RFAL) technology. Compared with other traditional liposuction which is only responsible in removing fat, BodyTite is all about both the inside and outside of your skin to bridge the gap between non-surgical treatments and other major surgery. It is specifically designed in liquifying fat cells while simultaneously contracting your skin’s fibrous tissues.

Here are its common treatment areas:

• Abdomen and Flanks: It is ideal for people with post-pregnancy skin laxity or dealing with love handles.
• Arms: It is best in effectively treating bat wings through the tightening of the underarm area.
• Thighs: It helps in smoothing the inner and outer thighs.
• Knees and Back: It helps in targeting small, stubborn pockets of fat, and sagging skin.

What is FaceTite?

It is a specialised procedure which also uses a targeted application of RFAL technology. It is specifically designed in treating delicate areas of the face and neck. It is commonly described as a non-surgical facelift as it actually provides significant lift and contour results without the need of large incisions or any extensive scarring which is commonly associated with a traditional rhytidectomy.

Here are its common treatment areas:

• Jawline and Jowls: It helps in defining the lower face through the tightening of a sagging jowl skin.
• Neck: It helps in reducing the appearance of a turkey neck.
• Double Chin: It helps in contouring the submental area for a sharper and more defined profile.
• Nasolabial Folds: It helps in softening deep lines around your mouth.

How Does It Work?

The primary function of this technology is its dual-probe handpiece. It uses a thin internal electrode which is inserted through a tiny pinprick incision into the fat layer of your skin while there is an external electrode gliding over your skin’s surface.

As radiofrequency energy continues flowing between the two, it will precisely heat the fat and skin layers. This thermal energy method actually has three critical tasks:

• Fat Coagulation: It helps in melting fat cells which makes them easier for your body in processing it or for the surgeon to gently remove the fats.
• Collagen Stimulation: The heat used helps in triggering an immediate contraction of the existing collagen Fibres.
• Neocollagenesis: It helps in sending signals to your body in order to produce brand-new collagen and elastin in the coming months. This will then lead to long-term skin firmness.

The Benefits of RFAL Technology

• Dual Action: This is the primary core of this technology. It is one of the very few technologies which can help in tightening the skin while also reducing fat in a single session. It also helps in preventing a deflated look that could sometimes occur with fat removal only.
• Reduced Downtime: There is a minimal downtime to this because the heat is cauterizing the blood vessels as it works. This leads to significantly less bruising, swelling, and pain compared to the traditional liposuction. The majority of the patients are able return to normal activities within a few days.
• Precision and Safety: It is really designed for precision and delicate parts. The device includes built-in thermal sensors which can monitor skin temperature in real-time. This also ensures the tissues to reach the exact spot for tightening without any possible risk of burns.

Who Is It For?

Is BodyTite & FaceTite Designed For You?

These procedures are specifically designed as a treatment gap. These for patients who have more sagging skin that non-invasive lasers can fix, however, aren’t yet ready for the scarring or downtime which are usually brought by surgical tummy tuck or facelift.

These treatments are designed for your if:

• You have mild to moderate skin laxity: This treatment is ideal for you if you notice any crepey skin or mild sagging skin around your jawline, neck, or abdomen which doesn’t snap back like it used to.
• If you have stubborn localised fat pockets: This treatment is ideal for you if you want to target those small areas such as double chin or bra rolls which usually persist despite having a healthy diet and following consistent exercise.
• If you have good overall health: Since it is a minimally invasive procedure, people who are interested to undergo this should be non-smokers or somehow they are willing to quit temporarily. You should also be at a stable weight to fully ensure the best healing and long-term results.

What To Consider Before the Procedure

This Is Not A Weight-Loss Solution

You should fully understand that these treatments are not your way for your weight loss journey. These are meant for contouring and tightening tool only and not a method for significant weight reduction. This would work best for people who are already nearing their goal weight but they want to refine their shape more and firm up their skin.

Consultation Is A Must and Set Your Expectations Right

A thorough consultation is essential to fully ensure that your goals are align with what the technology can actually provide. Your practitioner will need to assess your skin quality most especially your skin’s elastic potential. This is to fully determine if RFAL will actually provide enough contraction or if a surgical excision is a much better option for your anatomy.

Establish Suitability and Goals

While the technology is highly versatile and proven effective, the results are natural-looking. If you are someone who is looking for a dramatic pulled look, your surgeon might need to discuss combining BodyTite with other traditional liposuction or skin-removal surgery in order for you to achieve your desired goals. Make sure to set your goals and discuss it with them so you can have a proper knowledge on the different options you have for it.

The Procedure And What Can You Expect

The Pre‑Treatment Consultation

Before applying any numbing procedure, you need to undergo a thorough consultation to fully ensure that the procedure is generally safe and effective for your specific anatomy.

Medical Review: You will be undergoing a comprehensive review of your medical history done by your practitioner. This includes any previous surgeries in the specific target area and your current medications. Make sure to be as honest as possible as this will help you and your practitioner along the way.

Set Your Goals & Realistic Expectations: This is very important for patient satisfaction. Your clinician will assess your skin’s elastic potential which will confirm if RFAL technology can really achieve the tightening that you desire.

The Treatment Process

The procedure is minimally invasive and would typically be performed in an outpatient setting. This would often take between 45 and 90 minutes, but most of the time it will still depend on the number of areas that need to be treated.

Local Anaesthesia & Small Incisions: Compared with other major surgery, the majority of the patients only require local anaesthesia in the specific area only and possibly a mild sedative. The practitioner will then make a tiny pinprick incision which is usually around 2mm to 3mm wide only. This will allow the internal probe to enter.

RF Probe Use + Targeted Heating: The internal electrode is now inserted into the fat layer of the skin while the external electrode is gliding over the skin. As the rf energy flows between them, it is creating a thermal field which is responsible in liquefying fat and contracting the fibrous septa

The Aftercare Instructions

Because the treatment is actually minimally invasive, there is minimal downtime compared with the other traditional surgery. However, you will still need to follow a few aftercare steps for the best results:

• Compression Garments: For BodyTite, you are required to wear a specialised compression garment for several weeks after the treatment. This is necessary because the pressure will help the skin in sticking to the new, slimmer contour and it also helps in reducing post-operative swelling.
• Avoid Strenuous Exercise: While the procedure claims to have a minimal downtime, you should still avoid any heavy lifting or high-impact exercise for at least two weeks in order to allow your internal issues to heal without any stress of physical movement.
• Skin Care: For FaceTite, you might experience a mild bronzing or significant redness after a few days of treatment. You are also advised to keep the tiny incision points clean at all times and avoid any submerged water for the first week after the treatment.