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RF-Assisted Liposuction: BodyTite | My Beauty Protocol

RF-Assisted Liposuction: BodyTite

RFAL

Plain-English name: Radiofrequency Liposuction

Also known asRenuvionRadiofrequency LipolysisFaceTite

Educational info only, not medical advice. Ask a qualified provider. Disclaimer · Terms

Radiofrequency energy gently heats and liquefies fat cells for easier removal, concurrently stimulating deep collagen production for enhanced skin contraction.

Downtime: 5 days
Sessions: 1
Pain: Medium to high
Cost per visit: Price level 5 of 5
Results start: In 2–4 weeks
Results last: Permanent for treated fat cells

Radiofrequency heat used during liposuction to remove fat and help tighten skin.

Check first: Pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Will it work for me?

Skin tone

Often used on tones I–VI.

IVery Light

IILight

IIIMedium

IVTan

VBrown

VIDeep

Often usedAsk first

General info, not a check of your own skin.

What people use it for

Tap one to see how it helps.

How do the types differ?

In no special order. Ask your provider which one fits you, and why.

2 types

Ask your provider

Which one do you use, and why that one for me?
What is the total price, and what does it include?
What side effects do you see most with it, and what do you do about them?

Before and after your visit

Plan it around your lifeMakeup, sun, workouts — see what fits around your treatment.

The visit

Duration: 1–3 hours
Total course: N/A (usually a single session)
Session interval: N/A (usually a single session)

What to expect, and what to avoid

Recovery

3–5 days of swelling

Avoid sun

1 week

No makeup

24 hours

No sweat or heat

2 weeks

Other aftercare

Wear your compression garment
Drink plenty of water

Your provider may give you different timing.

Day by day

Before your visit: ask when to start
- Tell your provider about your medicines, allergies and health
- Drink plenty of water before your visit
- Arrange a ride home
Several weeks before
Stop smoking for several weeks before
1 week before
Stop aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and vitamin E for 1 week before, if your doctor agrees
After your visit
- Consider lymphatic drainage massages to help reduce swelling and improve results.
- Keep the area clean
- No hard exercise or heavy lifting for 1–2 weeks
- Drink plenty of water
- Wear your compression garment
- Go to all follow-up visits
- Expect swelling, bruising, and soreness for several days to weeks. Compression garments are typically worn to aid healing and optimize results. Most individuals can return to light activities within a few days, with full recovery and final results becoming apparent over several months as swelling subsides and collagen remodels. Results start to show in 2–4 weeks, as swelling goes down.

Side effects, and who should wait

Who may want to think twice

Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Active infections in the treatment area
Pacemakers or internal defibrillators
Metal implants in the treatment area
Severe underlying medical conditions (e.g., heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease)
Compromised immune system
History of keloid scarring
Unrealistic patient expectations

Possible side effects

Common

First or second-degree burns (minor)
Small seromas (fluid collections)
Hematomas (bruising)
Subcutaneous nodularity (temporary bumps under the skin)
Skin contour irregularities
Mild hyperpigmentation (temporary skin darkening)
Prolonged discomfort
Temporary numbness due to thermal effects on nerves

Less common

Perforated viscera (organ damage)
Major vascular perforations (major bleeding)
Lidocaine toxicity (if tumescent fluid is used)
Fat embolus (fat entering the bloodstream and blocking vessels)

Your own risks may differ. Ask a qualified provider.

How it works, and common myths

Subdermal radiofrequency energy targets and destroys fat cells while initiating robust collagen remodeling for skin tightening.

A little more technical

This minimally invasive procedure uses radiofrequency energy to heat and liquefy fat cells, making them easier to remove, while simultaneously stimulating collagen production to tighten the skin.

Radiofrequency energy is delivered via a probe inserted into the subcutaneous fat, heating the tissue to specific temperatures. This thermal energy causes adipocyte lysis, coagulates small blood vessels to minimize bleeding, and stimulates fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin, leading to tissue contraction and skin tightening.

Energy type: Bipolar Radiofrequency; Delivers intense thermal energy both under the skin and on top of the skin simultaneously.
Mechanism category: Thermal Fat Coagulation; The internal probe physically melts stubborn fat cells like butter while the intense heat shrink-wraps the overlying skin, preventing sagging.
Common device / product names: BodyTite · Renuvion
Clinical descriptor: RFAL