How Much Does Renuvion® Skin Tightening Cost?
You can do all the right things for your body and still feel like certain areas do not fully reflect your efforts. After pregnancy, weight loss, or the natural changes that come with time, the issue isn’t always excess fat. Sometimes, it’s the way the skin settles over your shape.
If you’re bothered by loose, hanging skin, you’re not alone. Results from a 2024 Consumer Survey Data Report by Renuvion found that 60% of respondents won’t wear certain clothes and shy away from photos because of loose skin.
Renuvion is an advanced device inserted through small incisions to treat loose skin at the source. Using controlled energy to target the underlying tissues, it visibly tightens the skin and promotes collagen production for both immediate and long-term results that can help you feel more confident in your appearance.
At Texas Liposuction Specialty Clinic, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Payne offers Renuvion for men and women throughout Houston, Texas. Of course, one of the first questions patients ask is how much Renuvion costs. Here’s what to know as you compare pricing and consider whether Renuvion belongs in your body contouring plan.
What Is Renuvion?
Renuvion J-Plasma is a minimally invasive device from Apyx Medical that combines helium gas with radiofrequency (RF) energy to firm and tighten loose skin.
During treatment, helium gas flows through a thin probe, passing over an electrically charged RF electrode that ionizes the gas and creates a stream of cold plasma. This cold plasma delivers a burst of controlled heat to the subdermal tissues, instantly contracting existing collagen fibers by 20-30% for a visible skin-tightening effect. It also triggers the production of new collagen for results that improve over time.
Renuvion is the first and only FDA-cleared device for use specifically after liposuction. In July 2022, it received FDA clearance for improving the appearance of loose skin in the chin and neck, followed by broader FDA clearance in 2023 for improving loose skin after aesthetic body contouring.
When Should I Consider Adding Renuvion to My Treatment Plan?
Liposuction is effective at removing unwanted fat, but it doesn’t address loose skin or sagging in treated areas. “The quality of your final result depends on how well your skin retracts afterward,” explains Dr. Payne. “Renuvion causes the skin to retract instantly, creating a ‘shrink wrap’ effect that promotes firmer, smoother contours.”
Here are the most common reasons patients at Texas Liposuction Specialty Clinic add Renuvion to their liposuction procedure.
You Want to Avoid Invasive Skin Removal Procedures
If you have mild to moderate skin laxity, Renuvion helps tighten loose skin without the longer incisions required for excisional procedures like a tummy tuck, arm lift or thigh lift. It is not a replacement for skin removal surgery when significant laxity is present, but it can be a strong option for patients who want noticeable tightening without a more invasive procedure.
You Have Loose Skin After Pregnancy or Weight Loss
Pregnancy, weight fluctuations and aging can all cause the skin to stretch and lose some of its natural elasticity, especially around the abdomen, flanks, arms, thighs and “bra bulge” area. When liposuction alone could leave the skin looking loose or crepey, adding Renuvion helps the treated area contract more smoothly around your new contours.
You Want Firmer Contours With No Additional Downtime
Because Renuvion is performed during the same procedure as liposuction (even using the same access points), it does not add a separate recovery period. It allows you to address excess fat and skin laxity in one treatment plan, making it a practical choice for those who want a more refined result without significantly changing their downtime.
How Much Does Renuvion Cost in Houston, TX?
In Houston, Renuvion skin tightening typically costs $2,000 to $3,500, depending on the treatment area, the amount of skin laxity being addressed and the time required to complete the procedure. Because Renuvion is most often performed in conjunction with liposuction, your total cost may also include single or combined area costs, anesthesia, facility fees and any additional procedures included in your surgical plan.
At Texas Liposuction Specialty Clinic, Dr. Payne provides a personalized quote after determining whether Renuvion should be used on its own or as part of a larger body contouring plan. This consultation-based approach gives you a clearer understanding of what your procedure will involve and what you can expect to invest.
What Factors Affect Cost?
The cost of any surgical procedure, even a minimally invasive one like Renuvion, is influenced by several factors. The most relevant ones to consider when planning your treatment include:
Your Surgical Plan
Every person’s body is different, so no two surgical plans are exactly the same. Some people are just looking to tighten loose skin in common problem areas like the abdomen or arms, while others include Renuvion in a more comprehensive body contouring or mommy makeover plan that includes liposuction, a tummy tuck and other surgical procedures.
The details and complexity of your surgical plan influence the amount of time required for surgery (and associated facility fees), whether specialized tools are needed, and the type of anesthesia used — all factors that affect the final cost. Because Renuvion may be used on its own or as part of a larger body contouring plan, pricing is most accurate once Dr. Payne has evaluated your concerns and recommended the right surgical approach.
Your Provider’s Training & Expertise
Your surgeon’s experience, training and expertise matter enormously when it comes to advanced body contouring procedures like Renuvion. It is a highly specialized device with a specific use, and not everyone is qualified to perform it. And since Renuvion is usually performed with liposuction, a surgeon with a strong track record in both procedures is essential for achieving safe, natural-looking results.
Where Your Procedure Is Performed
Depending on where your procedure is performed, the associated costs might cover:
- Facility fees
- Nursing and support staff
- Equipment and technology
- Recovery room
In-office procedures have fewer facility-related expenses than those performed in an accredited operating room or hospital setting. That said, the lowest-cost setting is not always the best value. For body contouring procedures, safety protocols, proper monitoring and access to the right technology all play an important role in both your experience and your results.
Anesthesia Needs or Preferences
One of the biggest factors in overall cost is what type of anesthesia you choose. In some cases, like more extensive body contouring plans that encompass multiple areas, or combination surgeries like the mommy makeover, the decision is made for you due to safety and comfort concerns: general anesthesia. However, other procedures, including Tickle Lipo and Renuvion, can be performed with local anesthesia, significantly reducing the price you pay.
Why does this lower costs? Because general anesthesia requires specialized personnel, advanced monitoring equipment and medications that require strict oversight. It also needs to be administered in a hospital setting or properly equipped surgical suite, increasing facility fees. Local anesthesia removes many of these considerations from the equation.
Can Renuvion Be Performed Without Liposuction?
Yes, Renuvion can be performed without liposuction. In fact, before it received FDA-clearance for tissue contraction following liposuction, it was FDA-cleared to improve loose skin in the neck and under the chin. That said, Renuvion is most often performed alongside liposuction because the two treatments address complementary concerns: liposuction removes unwanted fat, while Renuvion tightens the skin so it can conform more smoothly to the newly contoured area.
Get Your Personalized Quote at Texas Liposuction Specialty Clinic
Stop guessing how much Renuvion costs and get your personalized quote from board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Payne. As one of Houston’s leading body contouring specialists, he will evaluate your needs, goals and anatomy to recommend the best approach for you. Call Texas Liposuction Specialty Clinic at 713-461-8866 to book your consultation today!