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Skin Tightening & Body Contouring

Cold plasma energy tightens loose skin can be combined with Liposuction. Minimally invasive. 1-2 day recovery. Results last 5+ YEARS!.

Renuvion, J-Plasma for skin tightening. tummy tuck, Medical Cosmetic in Washington dc , Dupont Circle , Georgetown also Bethesda Maryland and Arlington Virginia

Immediate skin tightening without traditional surgery

Renuvion uses cold atmospheric plasma energy to tighten loose skin without weeks of recovery. Tiny poke-hole incisions under local anesthesia mean your skin tightens immediately, then keeps improving over 3–6 months as collagen rebuilds. You're back to normal in just 1–2 days with minimal scarring - no weeks of downtime like traditional surgery. Skin tightening lasts 5+ years! Often combined with liposuction.

By heating to 85 degrees Celsius very deep down in the dermis to the fibroseptal network we are we are able to tighten the skin better than another device.  For some patients this can replace the need for excisional surgery in cases of mild to moderate loose skin (ex tummy tuck, arm lift, neck lift etc)

PROCEDURE OVERVIEW

HOW RENUVION WORKS

Technology: Cold atmospheric plasma energy – helium gas ionized by radiofrequency – delivers precise, controlled energy through tiny poke-hole incisions.

Results Timeline:

  • Immediate: Skin contracts during the procedure – tightening visible right away
  • Progressive: Improvement continues over 3–6 months as collagen remodels
  • Lasting: Results are long-term 5+ years– minimal visible scarring from tiny incisions

Recovery:

  • 1–2 days to return to normal activities (versus weeks for traditional surgery)
  • Swelling subsides in 1–2 weeks
  • Tiny incisions close naturally without sutures
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WHAT WE TREAT

Anywhere you have loose skin: neck, lower face, arms, abdomen, flanks, back, bra area. Whether it's from aging, weight loss, or pregnancy, Renuvion can help.

RENUVION VS. OTHER OPTIONS

Traditional Tummy Tuck, Neck Lift, or Arm Lift

  • Long incisions requiring general anesthesia
  • 2–4 week recovery with permanent visible scars
  • More dramatic for severe skin laxity
  • Better for advanced concerns, but higher invasiveness and downtime

Laser or Radiofrequency (ThermiTight) Skin Tightening

  • Lower energy – requires multiple sessions
  • Longer recovery time than Renuvion
  • Less precise than cold plasma
  • Good for mild concerns – not as effective for moderate to significant laxity

Renuvion + Liposuction Combo

  • Liposuction removes fat – Renuvion tightens skin on top
  • Results neither treatment alone could achieve
  • Same quick recovery: 1–2 days

MEET OUR TEAM

Dr. Varano specializes in minimally invasive body contouring with 24+ years of cosmetic procedure experience. He was the second physician on the east cost to perform Renuvion/J Plasma when it began in 2018.

He personally performs all Renuvion treatments and does consultations himself so you get his assessment directly.

PRICING

Renuvion Treatment: Pricing varies by area treated and extent of treatment needed. Prices reflected when combined with Liposuction.

Area
Price

Neck & Lower Face Tightening

$3500(neck)/$4400 Lower face & neck

Arms Tightening

$4000- $4500

Abdomen & Flanks Tightening

$4500- $5800

Back & Bra Area Tightening

$3500- $4800

Inner/Outer Thighs Tightening

$3800- $5000

What’s Included:

  • Comprehensive consultation with Dr. Varano
  • Local anesthesia
  • J-Plasma energy & liposuction treatment
  • Post-treatment care guidance
  • Follow-up appointments

Payment Options:

  • Self-pay
  • Financing available (ask during consultation)

Free Consultation: Call (202) 621-8675 or request online for personalized estimate.

FAQ

A skin-tightening treatment using cold atmospheric plasma energy delivered through tiny poke-hole incisions. The heat causes tissue beneath your skin to contract and tighten right away.

The procedure is done under local anesthesia, so you won't feel pain during treatment. Afterward, mild soreness and swelling are normal. Over-the-counter pain medication handles any discomfort.

Just 1–2 days before you're back to normal activities. You can do light exercise within 7-10 days, but avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity for 1–2 weeks.

The tiny incisions are minimal and often placed in natural creases or hidden spots. They close on their own without sutures and leave little to no visible scarring - way better than traditional surgery.

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Renuvion/ J plasma to full abdomen skin retraction noticable

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Bending over 2 months after renuvion reveals less sage more tightening

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