BODYTITE I LAUSANNE & VEVEY

The mode of use is different.

Dr. Smarrito, FMH cosmetic surgeon, performs the treatment himself. This way, you benefit from the experience of an experienced surgeon. BodyTite can be used alone to firm and smooth the skin, or following liposuction. In most cases, Dr. Smarrito will suggest, for your comfort, light sedation which is generally carried out by an FMH anesthesiologist. On the other hand, it is not a heavy sedation like during liposuction under general anesthesia.

The main advantage of BodyTite is that it is a minimally invasive technique. This procedure is less cumbersome than real surgery. In any case, BodyTite helps firm the skin and with fewer risks than a facelift or an abdominoplasty. 3 small holes are made, allowing the area to be covered.

In fact, BodyTite does not carry any specific risks. This is the only process of re-tensioning the skin FDA approved. Strictly speaking, there is no risk of burns, since the temperature is constantly monitored by the machine, making it possible to reach sufficient thresholds to have an effect on collagen and skin contraction, without harming the skin. skin. On the other hand, BodyTite has contraindications. Like any surgical procedure, it is not recommended to perform BodyTite in the event of an increased risk of infection, skin tumor, poor general condition of the skin or poor general condition, particularly of the patient. 

We perform BodyTite procedures for both women and men. Indeed, sagging skin is quite common among women, particularly on the stomach, after weight loss or after pregnancy, but also on the thighs and arms. The BodyTite perfectly fulfills a function, which is difficult to fulfill by facelifts, particularly of the arms, given the obligation to create scars as part of the facelift. Concerning men, we perform BodyTite after weight loss, mainly in the stomach region. It is also possible to perform on other body areas. There is a particular indication, it is the BodyTite after sleeve. Indeed, when weight loss is massive, after medical treatment or bariatric surgery, the skin becomes looser. In cases not requiring an abdominoplasty, the BodyTite will retract and firm the skin. Furthermore, BodyTite maintains an action on superficial fat which ends up reducing the adipose panicle.

We recommend stopping sport for 3 days and not resuming intensive sporting activity for 10 days. In fact, BodyTite, apart from redness and some bruising, has no major impact on the abdominal wall. On the other hand, the passage of the cannulas and the thermal effect creates inflammation.

In order not to have too much discomfort, it is reasonable to consider that only one week of low sporting activity is necessary. Some cases where liposuction is combined with Body Tite will require a more significant break from sport of around 3 weeks to a month. Dr. Smarrito will inform you about stopping sport depending on the procedure performed.

In practice, it is not necessary to have time off work because recovery after BodyTite is often very easy and easy. In cases where BodyTite is combined with another surgery, time off work may be necessary.

We remind you here that work stoppage, from an administrative point of view, is not possible in cosmetic surgery, only leave can be recommended by the plastic surgeon.

Skin firming procedures such as BodyTite or Morpheus are not covered by insurance. This is a shame, because some patients undergoing bariatric surgery or sleeves actually result in sagging skin and it seems logical that treatment should be requested. In practice, this support is not possible because the insurance criteria for reimbursement are not met, in particular the absence of Tarmed coding for this gesture. Therefore, the costs of the intervention will be your responsibility and must be paid before the intervention.

   Indeed, depending on the area treated, the BodyTite device will vary in length or intensity. We are talking about handpieces and the handpieces are specific for each area. Handpieces represent a significant cost in the procedure since they are a single-use consumable, which is specific to the patient being treated and which will be thrown away after each treatment. The evolution of handpieces is constant, we have in our clinic the latest handpiece developed by in mode concerning body contouring. This handpiece includes an important development, since the energy is delivered evenly over the entire distance of the device, whether by a small rod inserted inside or by the needles, which allows the heat to be better distributed. during treatment. This is a major development in treatment.

Although the two technologies appear to function the same, there is a big industrial difference. BodyTite was developed older than Renuvion and effectively combines local retraction, by thermal effect with waves which allows for heating of the collagen. The computer system is also different with high performance of in-mode modules in intelligent process management and thermal control. Furthermore, BodyTite is extremely widespread throughout the world and many cosmetic surgeons use it daily. Thus, the procedures have been tested millions of times, unlike the other process. Finally, from a safety and legal point of view, only BodyTite has obtained FDA approval for this aesthetic treatment. Thus, the FDA has validated this therapeutic act. In the same context, the FDA has issued recommendations of caution with regard to other devices given the risk of burns that they have observed with certain competitors of BodyTite.

   Overall, BodyTite will have several actions such as firming collagen to improve skin texture and reduce wrinkles and fine lines. BodyTite helps smooth the skin and reduce the fatty layer. Thus, the good indications for BodyTite are sagging skin. Whatever the area, body, face, arms or lower limbs, it is possible to perform BodyTite.

The limits can be a very significant excess skin which would require a plastic surgery, such as abdominoplasties or braquioplasties, or also a very significant excess skin with a fold like abdominal aprons. Likewise, you must be in good health to perform a BodyTite since we generally provide minimal sedation for the patient's comfort.

BodyTite can treat many areas of the body. One of the most treated areas with BodyTite is the stomach, with or without the associated imposition. Furthermore, the arms often having sagging skin either with age or with weight loss, are also a very good area to work with BodyTite. The inner side of the thighs can also be treated, in particular to allow more aggressive liposuction, since this area tends to make waves and folds. After all, treatment with BodyTite allows for a winning combination in these areas. Handpieces are also available to perform BodyTite on the face, particularly on the lower cheek for skin retraction. Note that Dr. Smarrito prefers mini facelifts to BodyTite on the facial areas while on the stomach the BodyTite, if it is well indicated, is much more favorable in terms of subsequent risks and scars, than a simple abdominoplasty.

   The BodyTite is more dedicated to sagging skin and the treatment of the silhouette. If you want to improve the texture of your skin, such as pores, micro-fine lines or deeply cleanse the skin, we have other devices. This is mainly the Carbon Peel, which will help to unclog pores thanks to the combined action of the local charcoal-type topic and the effect of the laser which unclogs.

As well as the Picosure laser, which allows photorejuvenation with an extraordinary effect. This photo-acoustic laser effectively allows you to gradually reduce spots, reduce fine lines and achieve a uniform and luminous complexion.

So, if your goal is to improve the appearance of your skin, Dr. Smarrito and his team can advise you on the most suitable aesthetic medicine treatment.