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Renuvion
Achieve dramatic skin tightening with cutting-edge plasma technology.
Dr. Saiqa Khan, MD, FACS, offers revolutionary Renuvion skin tightening, which utilizes helium plasma energy to contract loose skin and stimulate collagen production, delivering remarkable tightening results with minimal invasiveness and a faster recovery.
About Renuvion
Renuvion is an advanced radiofrequency and helium plasma technology that tightens loose skin by delivering controlled thermal energy beneath the skin's surface. Dr. Khan specializes in using Renuvion both as a standalone treatment and in combination with other procedures to achieve superior skin contraction and long-lasting results.
How Renuvion Works:
- Helium Plasma Energy – Creates controlled heating that contracts skin fibers instantly
- Radiofrequency Technology – Stimulates deep collagen production for continued improvement
- Subdermal Application – Treats skin from beneath for more dramatic tightening than surface treatments
- Precise Temperature Control – Ensures optimal results while protecting surrounding tissues
Treatment Areas:
- Neck and submental region for jawline definition
- Abdomen following liposuction for enhanced contouring
- Arms, thighs, and flanks for comprehensive body tightening
- Back and bra line areas for a smooth silhouette
- Post-surgical areas requiring additional skin contraction
Renuvion Applications:
- Standalone Treatment – Addresses mild to moderate skin laxity without surgery
- Liposuction Enhancement – Maximizes contouring results by tightening skin after fat removal
- Post-Surgical Refinement – Improves results from previous procedures with loose skin
- Preventative Treatment – Maintains skin firmness before significant sagging occurs
Advanced Benefits:
- Immediate Contraction – Visible skin tightening during the procedure
- Continued Improvement – Progressive tightening over 3-6 months as collagen remodels
- Minimal Downtime – Less invasive than traditional skin removal surgery
- Natural Results – Gradual improvement that looks completely natural
Dr. Khan carefully evaluates your skin quality, degree of laxity, and aesthetic goals to determine whether Renuvion alone or combined with other procedures will best achieve your desired results.
How Renuvion Works:
- Helium Plasma Energy – Creates controlled heating that contracts skin fibers instantly
- Radiofrequency Technology – Stimulates deep collagen production for continued improvement
- Subdermal Application – Treats skin from beneath for more dramatic tightening than surface treatments
- Precise Temperature Control – Ensures optimal results while protecting surrounding tissues
Treatment Areas:
- Neck and submental region for jawline definition
- Abdomen following liposuction for enhanced contouring
- Arms, thighs, and flanks for comprehensive body tightening
- Back and bra line areas for a smooth silhouette
- Post-surgical areas requiring additional skin contraction
Renuvion Applications:
- Standalone Treatment – Addresses mild to moderate skin laxity without surgery
- Liposuction Enhancement – Maximizes contouring results by tightening skin after fat removal
- Post-Surgical Refinement – Improves results from previous procedures with loose skin
- Preventative Treatment – Maintains skin firmness before significant sagging occurs
Advanced Benefits:
- Immediate Contraction – Visible skin tightening during the procedure
- Continued Improvement – Progressive tightening over 3-6 months as collagen remodels
- Minimal Downtime – Less invasive than traditional skin removal surgery
- Natural Results – Gradual improvement that looks completely natural
Dr. Khan carefully evaluates your skin quality, degree of laxity, and aesthetic goals to determine whether Renuvion alone or combined with other procedures will best achieve your desired results.
Why Patients Choose Renuvion
Individuals seek Renuvion treatment to address skin laxity concerns that cannot be corrected through non-surgical methods alone:
- Tightening loose skin without the extensive surgery and scarring of traditional lifts
- Enhancing liposuction results by addressing skin contraction simultaneously
- Improving skin firmness in areas resistant to exercise and topical treatments
- Achieving dramatic results with a shorter recovery time than surgical alternatives
- Maintaining natural-looking improvement that develops gradually over time
- Avoiding large surgical scars while still achieving significant tightening
"I was amazed by how much my neck tightened with just Renuvion alone. Dr. Khan said I didn't need a surgical neck lift, and she was absolutely right. The results keep getting better as time goes on."— Linda H.
The Empowered Approach
Advanced Technology Mastery
Dr. Khan has extensive training in Renuvion technology and employs precise application techniques to maximize skin contraction while ensuring patient safety.
Customized Treatment Planning
Benefit from thorough evaluation to determine whether Renuvion alone or combined with other procedures will best achieve your skin tightening goals.
Combination Expertise
Experience the advantages of Dr. Khan's skill in combining Renuvion with liposuction, surgical procedures, or other treatments for comprehensive results.
Natural Enhancement Philosophy
Receive treatment designed to create gradual, natural-looking improvement that enhances your existing beauty rather than creating noticeable surgical changes.
Your Consultation Experience
Your skin tightening journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Khan. During this appointment, you'll discuss:
- Your specific concerns about skin laxity and areas needing improvement
- Assessment of skin quality, thickness, and degree of looseness
- Treatment recommendations including standalone Renuvion or combination approaches
- Expected timeline for results and progressive improvement phases
- Recovery expectations and activity restrictions during healing
- Before and after photo review showing Renuvion skin tightening results
What to bring:
- List of current medications, supplements, and skincare products
- Medical history including previous cosmetic procedures or surgeries
- Comfortable clothing for examination of treatment areas
- Photos showing your skin concerns and desired improvement (optional)
- Questions about treatment options and expected outcomes
Facelift FAQ
Renuvion offers significant skin tightening without the extensive incisions, scarring, and recovery time associated with traditional surgical lifts. While surgical procedures like facelifts or tummy tucks remove excess skin directly, Renuvion contracts existing skin using controlled thermal energy beneath the surface. Renuvion typically achieves 30-40% skin contraction, which is substantial for patients with mild to moderate laxity. Recovery is significantly faster with Renuvion - most patients return to normal activities within days, rather than weeks, following surgery. However, surgical procedures may be more appropriate for patients with severe skin excess. Dr. Khan evaluates your specific anatomy to recommend whether Renuvion alone, surgery, or a combination approach will best achieve your goals while meeting your preferences for downtime and scarring.
Renuvion treatment typically takes 30-90 minutes, depending on areas treated. The procedure begins with local anesthesia or light sedation for comfort. Dr. Khan makes tiny incisions (2-3mm) to insert the Renuvion handpiece beneath the skin, delivering controlled helium plasma energy. You may feel warmth during treatment, but discomfort is minimal. Immediate skin contraction is visible during the procedure. Post-treatment, expect mild swelling, bruising, and tenderness for 3-7 days. Compression garments help reduce swelling and support the healing process. Most patients return to desk work within 1-3 days and normal activities within a week. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for 2-3 weeks. Results continue improving for 3-6 months as collagen remodeling occurs. Dr. Khan provides detailed aftercare instructions and closely monitors your progress throughout the healing process.
Yes, Renuvion works exceptionally well in combination with other procedures and often significantly enhances their results. The most popular combination is Renuvion with liposuction, where fat removal is followed immediately by skin tightening for superior contouring results. Renuvion can also enhance surgical procedures, such as tummy tucks or facelifts, by providing additional skin contraction in the treated areas. Other effective combinations include Renuvion with breast surgeries, Brazilian butt lift, or body lift procedures. Combining treatments offers advantages including enhanced overall results, a single recovery period, and often reduced costs compared to separate procedures. However, Dr. Khan carefully evaluates each case to ensure a safe combination of methods based on your health, anatomy, and goals. Treatment timing and technique are coordinated to maximize benefits while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Renuvion results are long-lasting because the treatment creates permanent structural changes in skin collagen and elastin fibers. Most patients enjoy significant improvement for 5-10 years or longer, with the skin remaining tighter than it would have been without treatment. While natural aging continues, you maintain the benefit of the skin tightening achieved. Factors affecting longevity include your age at treatment, skin quality, sun exposure, lifestyle habits, and genetics. Maintaining a stable weight and protecting your skin from UV damage helps preserve your results. Some patients opt for touch-up treatments after several years, but most find their results to be durable. Unlike temporary treatments that require regular maintenance, Renuvion provides lasting improvement. Dr. Khan may recommend a combination with other anti-aging treatments or periodic maintenance procedures as part of a comprehensive skin health plan, but this varies based on individual aging patterns and goals.
Renuvion treatment costs in the Sugar Land and greater Houston area typically range from $3,000 to $8,000, depending on the treatment area, the extent of skin laxity, the technique complexity, and whether it's performed alone or combined with other procedures. Single-area treatments, such as the neck or arms, generally cost $3,000-$5,000, while multiple-area or full-body treatments range from $6,000-$8,000. When combined with liposuction, the Renuvion portion typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to the total procedure cost. Factors affecting price include the number of areas treated, the amount of skin tightening needed, procedure time, and facility fees. At Empowered Plastic Surgery, our comprehensive fee includes pre-treatment consultation, the Renuvion procedure with advanced technology, post-treatment care supplies, and follow-up appointments. We offer financing through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit, with 0% interest options and payment plans of up to 60 months, making advanced skin tightening more affordable.
Good Renuvion candidates have mild to moderate skin laxity, reasonable skin thickness, and realistic expectations about the results. Ideal candidates include patients with loose skin after weight loss or aging, those seeking to enhance liposuction results, individuals wanting skin tightening without surgical scarring, and patients in good overall health with a stable weight. Renuvion works best on patients with some remaining skin elasticity rather than severely aged or damaged skin. Age is less important than skin quality; some younger patients benefit from Renuvion, while others may require surgical procedures. Poor candidates include those with very thin or severely damaged skin, unrealistic expectations about the degree of tightening possible, active infections or autoimmune conditions, and patients unwilling to follow recovery restrictions. Dr. Khan performs a detailed skin assessment and discusses your goals to determine if Renuvion will provide meaningful improvement for your specific concerns and anatomy.
Your Investment
Renuvion skin tightening is an investment in advanced technology that provides dramatic results without surgical invasiveness. At Empowered Plastic Surgery, our comprehensive service includes:
- Pre-treatment consultation and detailed skin assessment
- Advanced Renuvion technology with precision application techniques
- Expert treatment planning for optimal skin contraction results
- Post-operative compression garments
- All follow-up appointments
Advanced Technology Value – Renuvion provides exceptional benefits through:
- Dramatic skin tightening results without surgical scarring or extensive downtime
- Long-lasting improvement that continues to develop over months
- Versatility as a standalone treatment or a powerful enhancement to other procedures
- Investment in cutting-edge technology that delivers superior results to traditional methods
Financing Options
We partner with CareCredit, Alphaeon Credit, and PatientFi to offer flexible payment plans with:
- 0% interest options for qualified applicants
- Extended payment terms up to 60 months
- Quick online application process
Learn more about our financing options.
