As a revolutionary treatment for skin tightening in Jacksonville, Renuvion eliminates skin laxity and helps patients create the sculpted figure of their dreams. Our triple board-certified surgeons are at the forefront of surgical innovation, and can provide you with the details you need to make an informed treatment decision.
Continue reading to uncover everything you need to know before undergoing Renuvion skin tightening. If you’re ready to begin the treatment process, give our team a call or schedule your consultation online for more information.
What is Renuvion?
Renuvion is a minimally invasive treatment option for skin tightening in Jacksonville. Also referred to as “J Plasma,” Renuvion rejuvenates loose skin without extended downtime or large surgical scars.
By pairing radiofrequency (RF) energy and helium plasma, Renuvion tightens the skin’s fibro-septal network, or the layer of fibrous bands that provide structure. Renuvion also boosts collagen, which serves as the primary protein building block of the body. This increased collagen firms the skin while giving it a more youthful appearance.
During your Renuvion procedure, your surgeon makes a small incision in your desired treatment area to insert the device underneath your skin. The device’s combined energies contract the tissues and give the skin a tighter appearance.
We recommend using Renuvion to target skin laxity in the following areas:
- Abdomen
- Arms
- Buttocks
- Face
- Knees
- Neck
- Thighs
Am I a good candidate for Renuvion?
The best candidates for Renuvion are patients with minimal to moderate loose skin. This includes patients wanting to tighten sagging skin without undergoing an extensive surgical procedure.
In order to qualify for Renuvion skin tightening in Jacksonville, you must be able to maintain a stable weight throughout your treatment process and beyond. Our experts can provide diet and exercise guidance during your initial consultation and check-in appointments.
Who should avoid Renuvion?
Our surgeons cannot perform Renuvion skin tightening on patients with severe skin laxity. We may recommend excess skin removal surgery to patients with considerable sagging skin, including patients who have achieved significant weight loss.
Though Renuvion can create beautiful enhancements and stronger contours, you must enter your procedure with realistic expectations. Patients wanting more dramatic results may be better suited for a more extensive cosmetic procedure.
Consult your surgeon on alternative skin laxity solutions if any of the following apply to you:
- Bleeding disorders
- Open sores in the treatment area
- Uncontrolled autoimmune conditions
- Poor wound healing
- Active infection in the treatment area
Your surgeon can help you determine your best course of action during your comprehensive consultation.
What happens during a Renuvion consultation?
Before beginning your Renuvion procedure, our renowned surgeons want to sit down with you and get to know more about your aesthetic goals. These consultations serve as an open conversation, helping you learn about all your options and enter your procedure with confidence.
During your consultation, your surgeon asks about your concerns and how you want to look after treatment. You also discuss your lifestyle, including eating habits and your medical history.
Your surgeon then examines your desired treatment area. This analysis helps them determine whether Renuvion or more extensive surgical options best suit your needs.
Using the information from your consultation, you and your surgeon work together to create your procedure plan. At this time, you designate everything from anesthesia to surgical techniques used. Your surgeon guides you through every step of the process, ensuring your plan is tailored to your unique needs.
How do I prepare for Renuvion skin tightening?
Leading up to your procedure, you must discontinue using alcohol, tobacco, and blood-thinning medications like ibuprofen. These substances contribute to poor wound healing and may hinder your recovery.
We also ask that you arrange a ride home from your procedure in advance. The lingering effects of anesthesia make it unsafe for you to drive immediately after surgery.
In the 3 days leading up to your procedure, be sure to shower with an anti-bacterial soap like Hibiclens. Also, avoid applying lotions, makeup, and perfume.
How do CSA surgeons perform Renuvion skin tightening?
At the start of your procedure for Renuvion skin tightening in Jacksonville, your surgeon first administers general anesthesia or IV sedation.
We typically use general anesthesia for patients who are addressing larger treatment areas or combining Renuvion with an additional aesthetic procedure. Oppositely, we may use IV sedation for smaller treatment areas and to keep the patient in a relaxed state throughout surgery.
After administering anesthesia, your surgeon makes a small incision in your desired treatment area. They then insert the thin Renuvion wand underneath your skin to deliver RF energy and cold helium plasma to the fibrous networks. This combination of heating and cooling tightens your skin’s internal structures while boosting collagen production.
To finish, your surgeon closes your incisions and applies bandages over your treatment area. They also use a compression garment to help reduce swelling throughout your recovery.
Most Renuvion procedures take 1.5 hours to complete. The length of your surgery may vary, depending on the size of your treatment area and if you’re combining Renuvion with another cosmetic procedure.
What does recovery after Renuvion skin tightening involve?
You may experience swelling and bruising after your Renuvion procedure. Many patients also describe feeling tightness, soreness, and firmness underneath the skin. These side effects subside in the days and weeks after surgery.
Your surgeon gives you a post-procedure recovery guide, which includes instructions for how to care for your incision sites and a pain medication prescription. Be sure to take all medications and wear your compression garments as instructed by your surgeon.
We recommend avoiding strenuous physical activity in the days after surgery for Renuvion skin tightening in Jacksonville. Most patients return to their regular exercise routines within 3 to 6 weeks.
Alert your surgeon immediately if you experience any of the following severe side effects:
- Fever
- Redness
- Fluid build-up
- Worsening pain
- Numbness
- Excessive swelling
What results can I expect from Renuvion?
As swelling goes down, most patients see tighter, more youthful-looking skin in the weeks after their procedure. Though you may see immediate skin contraction after Renuvion, the collagen-building effect occurs gradually, and full results can take several months to develop.
The vast majority of patients only need one Renuvion procedure to achieve long-lasting results. Though Renuvion has the potential to be permanent, it cannot stop the natural aging process. You may need additional Renuvion procedures as you get older to maintain your results. Following a healthy diet and exercising regularly can also help you avoid compromising your results.
What procedures pair well with Renuvion?
Because of its minimally invasive nature, our surgeons frequently pair Renuvion skin tightening with other cosmetic procedures, including:
- Liposuction – Uses a cannula equipped with vacuum suction to eliminate stubborn fat pockets. Combining liposuction with Renuvion creates stronger body contours while targeting specific “problem areas.”
- Arm lift – Eliminates “bat wings” to create slimmer, toned arms. We use Renuvion on patients with minimal skin laxity around their underarms.
- Butt lift – Sculpts a smoother backside by tightening excess tissues and evening out disproportionate curves. Renuvion can help create better buttocks definition.
- Tummy tuck – Flattens the stomach by trimming loose skin, minimizing unwanted fat, and tightening the core muscles. We use Renuvion on tummy tuck patients with less skin laxity.
- Mommy makeover – Consists of a unique combination of procedures to create stronger curves after pregnancy. May use Renuvion to tighten loose skin in the breasts, abdomen, and buttocks.
Can Renuvion replace a tummy tuck?
In most cases, Renuvion cannot completely replace a tummy tuck. Tummy tucks involve trimming excess skin and fat from the abdomen to create a more sculpted figure. These procedures create significant results and involve a longer recovery period.
While Renuvion can minimize skin laxity in the abdominal area, it cannot target unwanted fat or create the more dramatic results of a tummy tuck. Though we often pair these procedures for enhanced skin tightening, Renuvion cannot replicate extensive cosmetic surgery.
Will I have scars after Renuvion?
You may have small scars after undergoing Renuvion skin tightening in Jacksonville. Fortunately, our surgeons specialize in placing these scars in discrete areas, such as natural creases or less visible parts of the body.
Most Renuvion scars fade in the months after your procedure. We also provide you with a scar care guide to ensure they heal properly.
Personalize Your Renuvion Experience at CSA
As leaders in cosmetic surgery, our surgeons understand how frustrating it can be to get rid of loose, sagging skin. Despite the firming creams and lifestyle changes, eliminating skin laxity can feel like a never-ending endeavor. And when you don’t see results after all your hard work, it’s easy to get discouraged.
Fortunately, we have effective solutions at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates. With treatments like Renuvion skin tightening in Jacksonville, you no longer have to sacrifice your confidence to skin laxity.
Schedule your consultation and start defining your best figure yet.
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