Sagging skin is one of the signs of aging skin and subcutaneous structures. Over time, the skin dries out and loses elasticity due to multiple physiological reasons and external factors. J-Plasma is an innovative technology in cosmetic surgery that allows for the specific treatment of sagging skin on the body.
What is J-Plasma?
The J-Plasma technique is a new approach to microsurgery that corrects skin laxity by avoiding the scalpel, sutures and therefore scars. It is a real revolution in the treatment of skin laxity, which is a very frequent request today. It combines the properties of Helium gas with the efficiency of Radiofrequency energy to create a double thermal effect. The combination will create a visible retraction of the skin immediately after the end of the treatment for the purpose of remodeling, thus firming the skin.
Am I a good candidate for this treatment?
You are a good candidate for this treatment if you have mild to moderate sagging in certain skin areas of your body. A pre-operative assessment is performed to determine if the procedure is possible.
The areas of sagging skin that can be treated with J-Plasma are
- The neck and the oval of the face
- The inner sides of the arms
- The abdomen without an abdominal apron, especially after a pregnancy or liposuction
- The inner sides of the thighs and knees
The advantages of this treatment are :
- The procedure is short in duration
- Long-lasting and visible results immediately after the procedure
- Minimal scars
- The skin is treated in depth
J-Plasma is often combined with liposuction of subcutaneous fat to reduce a double chin, a saddlebags or a protruding stomach, but this is not mandatory because there is often no fat under the skin in isolated slackening. It is only possible to remove excess skin through surgery but still leaving scars as in tummy tuck, thigh lift, arm lift, neck lift.
Results:
The aftermath of the procedure is very simple. They are the same as after a classic liposuction, with the possibility of bruising, redness and swelling in the treated area. Wearing a girdle is highly recommended for 3 to 4 weeks. The results on the skin are visible almost immediately. At the end of the procedure, you can already see that the elasticity of the skin is better. It will take several weeks to appreciate the final result.
This technology is easy to use and presents few risks and side effects but remains a surgical procedure.
Various technologies offer to tighten the skin without surgery, acting externally directly on the skin: Radiofrequency, HIFU, lasers .... Results are available but are often limited and require several weeks or even several months before obtaining a definitive result.