TITE procedures · 02 of 03
BodyTITE
Minimally invasive radiofrequency contouring of selected body areas.
- Typical visit
- 90–180 min
- Downtime
- Plan time away from routineSwelling and altered sensation may persist for weeks.
- First results
- 2–13 weeks
- Lasts
- Long-lasting; aging continues
- Treatment plan
- Usually one procedureFollow-up reviews are separate; further treatment is individualized.
Typical estimates. Your clinician explains the timing, recovery and treatment plan for you.
In brief
What this treatment does.
BodyTITE delivers radiofrequency beneath the skin to treat selected areas of fat and laxity. It is a minimally invasive procedure with anesthesia and recovery. Ask whether a proposed plan includes liposuction or other fat removal and what the quote covers.
- Stubborn fat with mild laxity
- Looseness after weight change
- Upper arms that have softened
Before you decide
Suitability and important risks.
This is a minimally invasive procedure, with risks including burns, infection, scarring and nerve injury. Anesthesia, the treatment area and recovery arrangements must be discussed before deciding.
Your health, medicines and previous treatments affect what is appropriate. Discuss benefits, risks and alternatives with the clinical team.
Who might consider it, and when to ask first
Often a good fit
- Adults with localized fat and mild to moderate skin looseness
- People at a stable, healthy weight, since published series mostly treated a BMI in the high 20s
- Those in good general health with realistic expectations
- Anyone who wants less than a lift or tuck
Discuss before booking
- Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding
- A pacemaker, internal defibrillator or other electronic implant
- A bleeding disorder, active infection or uncontrolled illness
- A higher BMI, a lot of excess skin, or any other open question, which your clinician will talk through with you first.
Visit & aftercare
Know what to expect.
The visit, step by step
TITE consultation
Arrange a TITE consultation to assess your goals, the treatment area, health history and alternatives before deciding on a procedure.
Preparation
If proceeding, ask for a written plan covering anesthesia, medications, transport, garments or dressings, and follow-up. Do not stop prescribed medicine without the prescribing clinician’s advice.
Numbing
The practice explains the proposed anesthesia and any sedation, who provides it, and whether you need someone to take you home.
Treatment
A probe beneath the skin and an electrode above it deliver radiofrequency while temperature is monitored. 90–180 min This is an estimate; the area and any additional procedures affect the visit.
Recovery
Plan time away from routine. Swelling and altered sensation may persist for weeks. The clinical team explains garments or dressings, time off work and when to resume exercise for your procedure.
Results and follow-up
Your clinician reviews healing and explains how results may develop over the following months. Usually one procedure. Follow-up reviews are separate; further treatment is individualized.
Caring for your skin afterwards
- Wear your compression garment as directed, often for several weeks.
- Walk gently from the first day, and wait for your clinician’s approval before strenuous exercise.
- Keep the entry points clean and dry, and avoid soaking until they have closed.
- Expect numbness, firmness and uneven swelling, and do not massage the area unless advised.
- Call us promptly about increasing pain, fever, spreading redness, a blister or a burn-like area.
Areas and concerns to discuss
Abdomen
Lower-abdominal fullness with mild to moderate skin looseness. Confirm that this area is offered and appropriate for you.
Arms
The back of the upper arm, where fat and loose skin often sit together. Confirm that this area is offered and appropriate for you.
Thighs
Inner and outer thighs, treated for contour and tone. Confirm that this area is offered and appropriate for you.
Back
Bra-line and flank fullness above and beside the waist. Confirm that this area is offered and appropriate for you.
Knees
A small area of softness above and around the knee. Confirm that this area is offered and appropriate for you.
How it works & evidence
The detail behind the treatment.
How it works, evidence and device labeling
BodyTITE is radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis for larger areas of the body. Your clinician places a probe beneath the skin and an electrode above it, and energy flows between them. The heat coagulates fat in the layer between and warms the tissue that anchors the skin, which then contracts over the following months.
BodyTITE is made by InMode and runs on the InMode RF System, which is FDA-cleared through the 510(k) pathway for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. That is the wording of the clearance, and it does not name individual body areas. Fat reduction and skin tightening describe how the technique is used and what the manufacturer and published studies report, and results vary.
Usually one procedure. Follow-up reviews are separate; further treatment is individualized. Local anesthesia is commonly used, but the practice must confirm the proposed technique, anesthesia and recovery arrangements. Plan time away from routine. Swelling and altered sensation may persist for weeks.
Device clearance and approval apply to particular products and uses. Ask which device or formulation will be used for your treatment.
- FDA 510(k) K151793, InMode RF System, clearance letter and indications for use (February 19, 2016)
- InMode, IgniteRF: BodyTite handpiece
- Radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (BodyTite) for upper arm lifting, prospective series (PMC)
- BodyTite: the science and art of radiofrequency assisted lipocoagulation (IntechOpen chapter)
- InMode BodyTite operator manual: contraindications and adverse effects (ManualsLib)
Questions
Your questions about BodyTITE.
How long will I wear the compression garment?
Most people wear it for several weeks, and your clinician sets the exact time for your area. It supports healing and helps control swelling.
How does BodyTITE compare with Evolve Trim & Tite?
Evolve is hands-free, with applicators resting on the skin and no entry points, with a plan confirmed by the clinical team. BodyTITE works beneath the skin in a single procedure with local anesthesia, so it asks for more recovery in exchange for a stronger effect on fat and skin.
Will I be numb afterward?
Numbness or altered sensation is common and can last days to weeks. In most published series it settles within months, though a small number of people have it for longer.
Will I need a second procedure?
Most people do not. In one published series of upper-arm treatments, roughly one person in twelve had a repeat radiofrequency session around a year later.
What are the risks?
Swelling, bruising and numbness are common. Less often there can be burns, fluid collections called seromas, firm lumps of fat, scarring, infection or temporary nerve irritation, which is why the procedure is done under physician direction.
General treatment information. Your clinician explains the choices appropriate for you.
Explore
Other treatments.
Begin here
Ask about BodyTITE.
A consultation is a conversation about what you would like to change, and what you would like to keep. Nothing is scheduled until you choose to.
Book online