Correcting sagging skin is a particularly common request for cosmetic surgery. Most patients seeking to tighten their skin are over 45.
There are many causes of sagging skin: aging skin, weight loss, pregnancy, menopause and smoking.
Cosmetic surgery is sometimes necessary (abdominoplasty, thigh lift or arm lift), especially after bariatric surgery or severe sagging. However, if you suffer from incipient or moderate sagging, you can take advantage of a new option: Renuvion or J-Plasma.
You were dreaming of a scarless facelift ? It's now possible, thanks to Renuvion technology! This innovative method of cosmetic surgery combats sagging tissue without scarring.
Explanations.
The Renuvion is a technology which combines the properties of Helium gas and radiofrequency (RF) energy. The combination of these two elements creates a plasma that enables the re-tensioning of the skin. The skin is heated to 85°C for a few thousandths of a second.
This warming of the skin will generate a skin retraction immediately visible. It immediately heats up collagen and coagulates the proteins present in the skin. Then, after 4 to 6 months, the skin will sustainably contract thanks to the stimulation of the skin's collagen fibers.
The Renuvion method is a minimally invasive technique. It can be performed under local anaesthetic or under general anesthesia, depending on the volume of skin to be treated.
The results of Renuvion treatment are generally visible immediately after the procedure. Visit final result is visible after several weeks, on average 4 to 6 months.
The results obtained are definitive. However, skin aging will remain the same after treatment. However, it is possible to carry out a second session 1 to 2 years after the first to optimize the result.
On average, you will need 2 to 5 days convalescence. It's a light convalescence, so you'll be able to stay at home and do simple daily tasks.
Renuvion results are slightly better in fair-skinned patients. People with darker skin have a higher risk of hyperpigmentation after treatment.
Renuvion is effective on all areas of sagging skin :
For the time being, Renuvion cannot be used on the breasts, but it is likely that this part of the body will soon be included in the Renuvion range. treated areas.
Renuvion improves the appearance of the skin, notably by reducing the effects of cellulite.
In theory, Renuvion can treat many areas. However, it's a time-consuming technique, so it's best to limit yourself to two or three areas per treatment. surgical operation.
The patient's weight must be stable before surgery.
Most of the time, for greater comfort, the patient is treated under general anaesthesia (for a short period).
During the operation, the plastic surgeon makes tiny incisions that are virtually invisible to the naked eye. In order to tighten the skin, In this case, the practitioner inserts the cannula and moves it to cover the entire treated area.
Finally, the incisions are covered with a simple bandage.
The patient recovers from the operation in less than two days.
Edema and hematoma are generally observed in the treated areas. These are harmless and resolve themselves after a few days.
On rare occasions, slight aches and pains may be experienced. Conventional analgesics will help relieve them.
The «Renuvion» technique combines a number of advantages:
What's more, Renuvion is compatible with many other plastic surgery, including liposuction or liposuction. This procedure, performed upstream of the Renuvion, helps to improve skin retraction.
Renuvion treatment must be carried out in the clinic, using a special disposable cannula and a dedicated machine.
On average, it takes add around 2,500 euros to the price of traditional liposuction.
Dr Jeremy Djian, surgeon specializing in plastic surgery, Renuvion's cosmetic surgery clinic offers you the opportunity to undergo treatment in Renuvion.
For prices, please refer to the page Rates.
No, Renuvion treatment leaves no visible scars. Dr. Djian makes tiny incisions, usually less than 3 mm, hidden in the natural folds of the skin. They are closed with a simple bandage, with no visible stitches. Thanks to this minimally invasive approach, the skin regains its firmness and tone without visible stigmata, unlike a surgical facelift.
It is advisable to wait 5 to 7 days before resuming gentle physical activity.. Dr. Djian recommends limiting intense or repetitive movements during the first week, to promote recovery. Resumption of intensive sports (running, weight training) should wait 2 to 3 weeks, depending on the area treated and the progress of the edema.
Yes, Renuvion can be performed on its own, without prior liposuction.. This technique is particularly indicated for thin patients with a localized sagging skin but little or no fat to aspirate. Dr. Djian always assesses the indication on a case-by-case basis: if excess fat is associated, upstream liposuction is still recommended for a more homogeneous result.
Renuvion is designed for patients with moderate skin sagging, It is often used after weight loss, pregnancy or natural aging. It is suitable for both women and men, provided that the weight is stable. Dr. Djian does not recommend this technique in cases of obesity, large abdominal aprons or poor skin quality, which require a surgical facelift instead.
Renuvion is more powerful than conventional radiofrequency it combines helium and RF energy to create an instant thermal plasma. Unlike surface treatments, it acts deep down, with immediate collagen contraction and long-lasting stimulation. Dr. Djian reserves Renuvion for moderate slackening, while external radiofrequency is less invasive but also less effective.
Dr Jérémy Djian is a plastic surgeon based at 5 square Thiers, near the Victor Hugo roundabout, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
He trained in Paris and remains attached to the hospital in the prestigious department of Pr Laurent Lantieri.
