Renuvion (J-Plasma) skin tightening

Morpheus8 and similar radiofrequency treatments work from the surface down into the skin using needles. Renuvion works subcutaneously, beneath the skin, and delivers the energy directly into the layer where the collagen is. This gives a deeper and more intense effect and is particularly well suited in combination with liposuction, as access has already been created through the liposuction entry points.

No. Renuvion is suitable for moderate skin laxity, where the skin lacks the elasticity to keep up with the result of liposuction. For significantly sagging skin, surgical skin excision such as a tummy tuck remains the right solution. At your consultation, the surgeon will assess what is right for you, and we are honest when surgery is the answer.

Technically, yes. Renuvion can be delivered into the subcutaneous layer through its own entry points. In practice, however, it is always combined with liposuction, as the two procedures complement each other naturally and use the same access points.

The treatment is performed under general anaesthetic. Afterwards, there is a warm, tightening sensation in the treated area, which is a normal reaction to the heat treatment. This is managed with standard pain relief and gradually subsides over the first few days.

Some of the skin contraction happens immediately during the procedure. The full effect, including the tightening from newly formed collagen, develops gradually over 9-12 months. It is a cumulative process, and many patients experience continued improvement in the months after the surgery.

Renuvion can be used in the neck and lower face to tighten the skin and help create a sharper jawline. It is not used in the upper areas of the face, as these are better treated with the surgical techniques we use in our facial rejuvenation treatments.

Renuvion (J-Plasma) is FDA-approved in the USA for subdermal use and is clinically documented in a growing body of literature. Safety depends to a large extent on the surgeon's experience with the technology. At Caolín, Renuvion is only performed by surgeons with documented experience and training in the system.

The abdomen, back and upper arms are the areas where Renuvion typically gives the most marked and clinically documented results. The neck also responds well. The degree of improvement depends on the skin's starting point and the patient's biological response to the heat treatment.

Renuvion is primarily combined with liposuction. In a tummy tuck, the skin has already been tightened surgically, and Renuvion adds no significant further effect in the operated area itself. It can, however, be used in adjacent areas, such as the flanks or thighs, that are treated with liposuction in the same session.

Renuvion is typically charged as an add-on to the liposuction procedure. The total price is determined at your consultation.

Recovery is similar to liposuction without Renuvion: tenderness, swelling and discolouration in the first weeks, which gradually subside. A distinctive feeling of tightness and warmth in the treated area is normal for the first few days and is a sign that the collagen is contracting. It is important to have realistic expectations. Renuvion gives noticeably tighter skin, but it is not surgical skin excision. The degree of tightening depends on the skin's starting point and the patient's biological response.

Renuvion is a well-documented and safe technology when used correctly. The most relevant risks are burns, temporary redness and swelling. At Caolín, Renuvion is only performed by surgeons with documented experience with the technology.

Every treatment journey at Caolín starts with a thorough, no-obligation consultation, where the surgeon assesses your skin, your starting point and whether Renuvion is the right addition to your liposuction treatment. You are welcome to bring someone with you, and you can always contact us with questions along the way.