- Achieve Smoother, Firmer Skin with Renuvion
- Performed under local anaesthetic by experts
- Minimally invasive with reduced downtime
- 0% Finance Available
What’s on this page
- About Renuvion Treatment
- Renuvion Before & Afters
- What to Expect
- Renuvion FAQs
- Why the Private Clinic
- Meet the Surgeons
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Medically reviewed by Lorcan Sheppard BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer for The Private Clinic of Harley Street, London.
Last Reviewed January 24th 2025
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Renuvion
Loose or sagging skin, whether due to ageing or weight loss, can feel like a constant challenge.
At The Private Clinic, we offer an innovative solution: Renuvion, a groundbreaking treatment designed to restore firmness and confidence with less downtime than traditional surgery. With over 40 years of expertise in cosmetic treatments, we’re proud to provide Renuvion, delivering impressive results tailored to your needs.
“Renuvion changed my life. I feel more confident than I ever have.”
– Megan
What is Renuvion?
Renuvion represents the latest advancement in skin-tightening technology, using a unique combination of helium plasma and radiofrequency energy to transform skin from beneath its surface. The treatment works in two powerful ways:
- Immediate Tightening: Collagen fibres are contracted instantly, creating a firmer appearance.
- Long-Term Results: The process stimulates your body to produce more collagen, improving elasticity over time.
This dual action means you’ll notice improvements straight away, with results continuing to develop over the following months
Why choose Renuvion?
Renuvion offers significant skin-tightening results with less downtime than traditional surgery, making it an excellent option for those seeking noticeable improvement without major surgery. This innovative treatment is particularly effective for:
- Abdomen – Especially after pregnancy or weight loss
- Upper Arms – To restore lost firmness
- Inner and Outer Thighs – To achieve a smoother contour
- Back and Flanks – Ideal for skin that has become loose
Expert Care at Every Step
Our specialist Dr Mike Comins, is a leader in advanced body contouring. During your consultation, they’ll assess your concerns and create a personalised treatment plan that might include Renuvion alone or in combination with other procedures.
What are the advantages of Renuvion?
- Renuvion can address a wide range of cosmetic concerns.
- Minimal downtime and discomfort.
- Long-lasting results.
- No stitches required
Book a consultation with our expert Surgeons who specialise in Renuvion
Why choose Renuvion?
Renuvion works excellently on its own for skin tightening, but it truly excels when combined with Vaser Liposuction. For patients with both excess fat and loose skin, we can perform liposuction to remove unwanted fat and use Renuvion in the same procedure to tighten the skin. This combination creates smoother, more natural-looking results than either treatment alone.
“My surgeon suggested combining Renuvion with my Liposuction, and I honestly think that took my results to the next level.”
– Sloane
Is Renuvion Right for You?
You might be an ideal candidate for Renuvion if:
- You have mild to moderate skin laxity
- You’re looking for improvement without major surgery
- You’re in good overall health
- You have realistic expectations about what the treatment can achieve
Renuvion at a glance
Procedure Time
1 – 2 hours
Anaesthetic Type
Local with or without sedation
Hospital Stay
Daycase
Support Garments
Compression for 1-2 weeks
Washing
24 hours
Sleeping
Elevation of treated area recommended
Driving
24 Hours
Reasonably Mobile
Immediately
Sexual Activity
No restriction
Back to work
1 week
Exercise
1-2 weeks
Travel
6 weeks
Full Recovery Time
2-4 weeks
Final Results
6-9 months
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*This at a glance section does not cover Renuvion combined with Liposuction
What to Expect
The Private Clinic has been treating patients for over 40 years with thousands of people placing their trust in us each year. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a personalised service. We have a team of friendly nurses and expert surgeons who understand the importance of this decision and will support you throughout your journey with us.
Renuvion Consultation
The first stage of your Renuvion treatment journey will be a consultation with one of our expert surgeons.
At your consultation, your surgeon will go through the Renuvion technique including the use of helium plasma and radiofrequency energy to tighten and rejuvenate the skin.
Your surgeon will evaluate the areas you wish to treat, assess your suitability for the procedure, and advise what results can be achieved. Your surgeon will then discuss:
- Your medical history
- Your expectations
- Risks and Complications of Renuvion
- Renuvion Aftercare
Following your consultation, you will be introduced to your dedicated patient coordinator who will be your point of contact should you wish to proceed with Renuvion surgery.
Renuvion Pre-Operative Advice
In the interests of patient safety, all our patients are assessed against our patient selection criteria. Following your consultation and review of your past medical history, the physician or preoperative nurse will choose any pre-operative tests considered to be appropriate, most of which are routine blood tests.
You will also be advised on any precautions you will need to take in the days or weeks leading up to your Renuvion procedure.
We recommend that patients that smoke, refrain from smoking 2 weeks before they are due to undergo Renuvion.
Renuvion Treatment
Renuvion treatment is typically performed under local anaesthetic with sedation. The procedure will take place at one of our dedicated in-clinic theatres or private hospitals.
Before the procedure begins, your surgeon will take before and after photos and draw markings on your body on the areas that are being treated.
You will then lay down on the surgical bed and our medical team will ensure you are feeling comfortable before starting the procedure.
Tiny incisions (similar to those used for liposuction) are made, through which the Renuvion device is inserted beneath the skin. The Renuvion device is wand-shaped for precision and uses pressurised helium to deliver and drive the radio-frequency energy into the exact place of the wand placement. From there, it heats the treatment area to force cells to contract. The heat is then cooled within a fraction of a second, making it very safe for the surrounding skin and tissues. This unique technique means that a more focused heat target can be achieved in comparison to other similar skin-tightening procedures.
Once the procedure is complete, bandaging will be applied to the incisions and compression clothing will be put on which patients are required to wear for 2-4 weeks depending on the treated areas and if the procedure was combined with Vaser Liposuction.
Renuvion Results & Aftercare
The effects of the local anaesthetic used during Renuvion often lasts for many hours following the procedure but as this starts to wear off, you may experience some discomfort which can be managed with pain medication.
Renuvion downtime will vary depending on the areas treated and if it was combined with Vaser Liposuction.
Bruising is to be expected for around 7 days following the procedure. You will have small scars around the incision sites which will fade over time.
Compression Garment
A compression garment should be worn for the amount of time as requested by your surgeon, this can be anywhere from 1-2 weeks. If combined with Liposuction, this will be longer.
Exercise
Patients can resume exercise within 1-2 weeks following their Renuvion procedure. If performed with Liposuction, we advise that strenous exercise is avoided for 4-6 weeks as directed by your surgeon.
Follow-Up
A follow-up appointment with your surgeon will be made for 6 weeks after your procedure. During this appointment, your surgeon will assess your results and provide further advice on how to continue with your recovery process and how to best maintain your results.
Results
The procedure results in a contraction of the soft tissue that is noticeable immediately after the procedure. The results will continue to improve over the next 6-9 months as the body goes through the healing process.
A healthy lifestyle paired with good nutrition and exercise will help to ensure long-lasting results.
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FAQs
Renuvion, also referred to as ‘J-Plasty’ is a minimally invasive surgical treatment designed to tighten moderate loose skin. The treatment uses a combination of helium plasma energy and radio frequency (RF) energy to contract the skin from the inside out. The increase in temperature shrinks the skin immediately, creating a tightening effect and reducing excess skin.
The unique heating and cooling technique used in Renuvion treatment ensures that there is no risk of tissue damage or burns and the surrounding skin will stay protected.
Renuvion is ideal for patients who are looking for a treatment to tighten sagging skin. Patients must be in good health and be at or near their consistent healthy weight.
Renuvion is most commonly used on the abdomen, flanks, back, upper arms, neck and thigh. However, any areas where there is loose skin are likely to be suitable, we recommend booking a consultation to find out more.
No, Renuvion can be performed as a stand-alone treatment.
It is not possible for Renuvion to achieve skin removal improvements that a procedure like tummy tuck surgery or arm lift could, but it can help to significantly tighten the skin on suitable patients.
Results will vary from patient to patient, a thorough consultation is recommended where our expert surgeons can assess your suitability.
Renuvion treatment only involves small incisions so any scars will be hardly noticeable and will fade over time with good scar care.
The results of Renuvion can last for years, with many still enjoying their results 5 years following their procedure. We recommend good skin health to help maintain your results for as long as possible.
Why Choose The Private Clinic
We strive for quality and most comprehensive care package and includes:
- Highly experienced surgeons and doctors who have years of experience in body contouring.
- Dedicated care with your expert surgeon and nursing team.
- 24 hour patient helpline to ensure you are always in the best of hands.
- We have state of the art clinic and hospital facilities.
- Competitively priced for our expertise and experience.
- With over 40 years’ experience of Cosmetic medical Excellence, you are in expert hands.
- 0% Finance Available
Meet our Renuvion Surgeons
MBBS, FBCAM
GMC Number: 4342357
London
