At Richmond Plastic Surgeons, our board-certified team has been helping men and women in Richmond, Midlothian, and surrounding Virginia communities achieve their body goals for more than 25 years. Liposuction remains one of our most requested procedures because it helps patients achieve a slimmer, more contoured shape when diet and exercise alone fall short. While traditional liposuction is effective, newer technologies like Renuvion®-assisted liposuction can further refine results and support recovery. Here’s how they compare.
Traditional Liposuction
Traditional liposuction uses a small instrument called a cannula, inserted through tiny incisions to break apart and remove unwanted fat. At Richmond Plastic Surgeons, we frequently use the tumescent technique, which involves a specialized solution that reduces bleeding and discomfort while making fat removal more efficient.
Benefits of traditional liposuction include:
- Precision: Surgeons can sculpt specific areas for a balanced, natural result.
- Versatility: Effective for multiple regions, including the abdomen, thighs, hips, arms, and back.
- Confidence in safety: Backed by decades of successful outcomes when performed by board-certified surgeons.
Healing varies by patient, but most experience temporary swelling or bruising that resolves in weeks. Scars are minimal due to the very small incisions.
Renuvion®-Assisted Liposuction
For patients seeking more than fat removal, Renuvion® offers additional benefits. Also known as J-Plasma®, it combines helium plasma with radiofrequency (RF) energy to heat and contract tissues under the skin. When paired with liposuction, it removes fat and improves skin tone and firmness.
Key benefits of Renuvion®-assisted liposuction include:
- Skin tightening: Stimulates collagen and contracts tissue for smoother, firmer contours.
- Enhanced sculpting: Addresses loose skin that may remain after fat removal.
- Quicker recovery: Many patients experience less bruising and swelling compared to traditional methods.
This option is especially valuable for individuals who want both fat reduction and skin tightening without undergoing a more invasive lift procedure.
Which Option is Right for You?
Both traditional and Renuvion®-assisted liposuction can deliver natural-looking improvements. The right choice depends on your goals, skin quality, and overall health. During a personal consultation at Richmond Plastic Surgeons, one of our experienced surgeons will assess your needs and guide you toward the safest, most effective approach. You don’t have to decide alone; our team helps design a treatment plan that feels right for you.
Experience the Richmond Commitment
At Richmond Plastic Surgeons, we combine decades of expertise with advanced technology to create safe, comfortable, and effective treatments. Whether you choose traditional liposuction or the enhanced benefits of Renuvion®, you can trust our board-certified team to deliver lasting results with the highest level of care.
Schedule your consultation with Richmond Plastic Surgeons today and take the next step toward a slimmer, more sculpted you, with the confidence of Richmond Plastic Surgeons’ experience.