AccuTite™

Over the past 10 years, our office has specialized in awake, in-office body contouring procedures that combine energy-assisted treatments with liposuction. It is our specialty, and we are very proud of the national reputation we have built. Most recently, our office was designated as the premiere training facility for BodyTite™, FaceTite™, and AccuTite™ by InMode (the device manufacturer) for the entire Mountain West region. This opportunity has allowed us to educate other physicians and promote expert and ethical use of this incredible technology.

AccuTite is a very well-tolerated awake procedure, most patients report minimal discomfort rarely exceeding a 4 on a scale of 1-10. The most uncomfortable part of the procedure is the injection of the local numbing solution underneath the skin at the start of the procedure, but once the area is numb, you shouldn’t feel much else. Any episodes of discomfort during the procedure are limited and easily managed. After the procedure, the treatment area will continue to feel numb for several hours allowing you to return to your home or your hotel in relative comfort before any additional discomfort begins to manifest. Oral prescription or over the counter pain medications may be taken as needed to keep you comfortable during your recovery. Our patients generally report only needing prescription pain medication for the first day or two before switching to Tylenol.

Being nervous on the day of surgery is normal! One of the many benefits of an in-office procedure is that you will be surrounded by people you know (the doctor, his assistant, and office support staff) and we want you to have a safe and as pain-free experience as possible. When you arrive at the office we will first go over the procedure, confirm the treatment areas, and have you take any oral medications prescribed (pain, relaxation, antibiotics, etc). Treatment areas will be marked with surgical markers by the doctor as a guide to outline the areas. Upon entering the procedure room your treatment areas will be coated with a sterilizing solution, and you will be comfortably positioned on the treatment table, all areas not having the procedure will be draped with sterile sheets and towels and your face generally be covered. The procedure will then be performed. Procedure times vary, but the average length is 60 to 90 minutes. Afterward, you will be placed in a surgical garment or wrap. Within 15 to 30 minutes you will be discharged to the care of a friend or family member. Due to the oral medication that is administered before the procedure, you will not be able to drive yourself home afterward or for 24 hours following the procedure, we also request that you have someone stay with you for 24 hours.

The risks associated with AccuTite™ are minimal with the common concern being the potential for thermal burns. However, the advanced internal and external thermal-sensing monitors on the AccuTite™ handpiece makes the likelihood of a thermal injury extremely unlikely. Should maximum temperature be reached, the novel technology on the device shuts off the treatment. Other complications that have been reported in recent studies are infection, seroma, nerve injury, skin injury, and lidocaine toxicity. These complications were reported to occur less than 5% of the time, which is lower than the averages reported for liposuction alone. Overall, AccuTite™ procedures are well-tolerated and have a very desirable safety profile. 

Although most people interested in improving the contour of a small area of their body will be candidates for this procedure, some may not qualify. This includes individuals who are morbidly obese and those with notable health issues (like diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or heart disease). Before considering a procedure like AccuTite™, individuals with these issues should consider maximizing their health with the assistance of their primary care physician. It is important to note that while risks are usually low, the risk of complications rises sharply with any elective procedure as obesity worsens or with uncontrolled medical conditions.

We are continually amazed at how these devices have improved our ability to tighten loose skin while treating persistent areas of unwanted fat. Even though we use and may recommend other skin tightening technologies like Smartlipo® and VASERlipo®, no device currently approved by the FDA rivals the skin tightening potential of BodyTite™, FaceTite™, and AccuTite™. 

AccuTite™ recovery is quick but will involve some periods of discomfort after surgery, especially in the first week after surgery. Many patients with less physically active jobs return to work duties within 3 to 4 days. For those with more physically active jobs, it may take a full week to return to work duties. In almost all cases, it takes 1 to 2 weeks for patients to fully resume normal activities. Clearance for low stress exercises is usually at 2 weeks after the procedure, and clearance for more aggressive exercises is usually at 4 weeks after the procedure. Even if you feel really good immediately after surgery, it is important to follow your doctors recommendation for when to resume activity. Too much activity too soon can slow down or impede your healing and recovery.

Due to the power of this technology, you should expect to see some improvements in the treated area immediately. After the majority of the post-operative swelling resolves at 4-6 weeks, you will see around 30-40% of your final results. The treated area will continue to improve for weeks and months after the procedure, with the final results around 6 months.