Liposuction & Renuvion in West Palm Beach

Liposuction removes localized fat to reshape selected areas of the body. At BellaNova Cosmetic Surgery in West Palm Beach, Dr. Albert Carlotti offers liposuction and Renuvion with the integrated AYON Body Contouring System. Your fat distribution, skin elasticity and goals determine whether fat removal alone or treatment with Renuvion is appropriate.

Dr. Carlotti is a fellowship-trained cosmetic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience and over 30,000 procedures across facial, breast and body surgery. Consultations and surgery take place at BellaNova’s state-registered Level III surgical center, at 1261 S Congress Ave, West Palm Beach.

Explore treatment areas, view patient before-and-after photos, or review recovery planning and liposuction costs.

Liposuction reshapes selected areas by removing localized fat. It is not a weight-loss treatment or a reliable way to treat cellulite. Your skin’s elasticity and the tissues beneath it affect the result. Read the ASPS overview of liposuction.

Technology at BellaNova

AYON Body Contouring System in West Palm Beach

The AYON Body Contouring System brings ultrasound-assisted liposuction, suction and Renuvion tissue contraction into one platform. Ultrasound energy helps prepare fat for removal; suction removes it. Renuvion provides a separate treatment step for tissue beneath the skin.

Having these tools together allows Dr. Carlotti to plan fat removal and tissue treatment around your anatomy. The tools used in your operation depend on your examination and goals; every patient does not need every component.

Learn about AYON from its manufacturer, Apyx Medical.

AYON Body Contouring System at BellaNova Cosmetic Surgery in West Palm Beach — The AYON system at BellaNova.

Renuvion in West Palm Beach: tissue tightening after liposuction

Fat reduction and skin laxity are different concerns. Renuvion uses radiofrequency energy and helium plasma through a slender instrument placed beneath the skin to contract collagen-rich tissue. It is a surgical treatment performed through small incisions. See the manufacturer’s explanation of Renuvion.

The FDA cleared the Renuvion APR handpiece for coagulation of subcutaneous soft tissues following liposuction for aesthetic body contouring. That clearance applies to the specified device and use; it does not mean every patient or every body area is a suitable treatment choice. Read the FDA’s Renuvion update.

Dr. Carlotti evaluates whether tissue contraction may help your contour or whether removing excess skin with a tummy tuck, arm lift or thigh lift would better address your concerns.

Am I a candidate for liposuction?

A consultation considers your overall health, weight stability, nicotine use, skin elasticity and expectations. Liposuction may suit someone who wants to change a localized contour and understands the limits of fat removal.

Skin quality helps determine whether fat removal alone is enough. Loose skin may remain or become more noticeable after volume is removed. Renuvion may be considered in selected patients, while substantial excess skin or abdominal muscle separation may call for a different plan. ASPS describes general liposuction candidacy.

Liposuction treatment areas

Dr. Carlotti evaluates each area in relation to the surrounding body contour. The goal is a balanced transition between treated and untreated areas.

Abdomen, waist and flanks

Liposuction can reduce localized fat beneath the skin of the abdomen and love handles. It does not treat fat deep inside the abdomen, remove a skin overhang or repair separated abdominal muscles. A tummy tuck may be considered when loose skin or abdominal wall laxity is a major concern.

Thighs, upper arms and back

Inner or outer thighs, upper arms and back or bra-line fullness may be evaluated for fat reduction. Skin elasticity matters: significant hanging skin may be better addressed with an arm lift or thigh lift.

Under the chin and neck

Submental liposuction targets selected fat beneath the chin. Skin laxity, neck muscle bands and chin projection can also affect this contour. Dr. Carlotti will discuss whether liposuction alone, Renuvion or a neck lift fits the findings of your examination.

Male chest

Chest fullness may involve fat, glandular tissue or both. Liposuction treats the fatty component; gland removal may also be needed. Read about gynecomastia surgery for that distinction.

How AYON liposuction and Renuvion fit your treatment plan

Plan the contour. Dr. Carlotti examines the areas you want to change, their relationship to surrounding areas, and how much of the concern comes from fat, skin or deeper support. Your plan specifies treatment areas, anesthesia and whether procedures should be combined or staged.

Remove selected fat. Tumescent fluid, ultrasound-assisted preparation and suction through small cannulas are selected as appropriate. Contouring aims to preserve balanced transitions between treated and adjacent areas.

Assess tissue contraction. When Renuvion is included, it is a distinct step after liposuction, performed beneath the skin. It does not remove a large skin overhang or repair separated abdominal muscles.

Consultation and surgery take place at our West Palm Beach surgical facility, 1261 S Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. You receive a plan for incision care, compression and follow-up before going home.

Liposuction recovery: work, exercise and swelling

Recovery varies with the areas treated, treatment extent and any combined surgery. These are broad planning stages; Dr. Carlotti’s instructions determine your return to work and exercise.

When	What to expect
First week	Expect soreness, bruising and swelling. Follow your activity restrictions, incision care and prescribed compression plan.
Weeks 2–3	Symptoms generally improve. Timing for work depends on your recovery and how physically demanding your job is.
Weeks 4–6	Swelling continues to settle. Increase activity only as cleared; strenuous exercise may need more time.
Following months	Contour becomes easier to assess as swelling settles. Keep follow-up visits to review healing and the result.

Arrange transportation and any help needed at home. Ask when you may drive, return to a physical job and resume lifting or exercise. Compression garment use and follow-up visits are tailored to your operation. If you are traveling for treatment, coordinate your local stay and return travel with the team; see out-of-town patient planning.

ASPS liposuction recovery guidance describes general recovery stages. Adding Renuvion or another operation may change your individual timetable.

Risks and considerations

Liposuction risks include bleeding, fluid collections, infection, changes in sensation, contour irregularity, asymmetry, poor healing and the possibility of revision. Anesthesia complications, blood clots and injury to deeper structures can occur. Ultrasound-assisted treatment also carries a risk of thermal injury. Review the ASPS liposuction risk information.

Renuvion has device-specific precautions and risks that must be discussed for your planned treatment. Adding technology does not eliminate surgical risk or guarantee a particular degree of tightening. Your consultation addresses alternatives, including choosing no procedure.

How much does liposuction cost in West Palm Beach?

Your cost depends on the number and extent of treatment areas, operative time, anesthesia and whether Renuvion or another procedure is included. A consultation is needed to determine an appropriate plan and personalized quote.

Your written quote covers the surgeon, anesthesia, facility and compression garments. Ask the team to explain the treatment areas included and clarify any separate costs for medications, follow-up or additional procedures. A price for one small area should not be compared directly with a more extensive body-contouring plan.

Explore cost and financing or request a consultation. BellaNova is a self-pay practice and does not accept insurance or file insurance claims.

Liposuction before-and-after photos

View Dr. Carlotti’s liposuction and body-contouring gallery for examples of patient results. Review the treatment details and healing stage as well as the photographs; results vary with starting anatomy and procedures performed.

The featured neck case includes chin advancement as well as liposuction and Renuvion. Its combined result should not be interpreted as liposuction alone. Photographs illustrate individual outcomes and do not predict your result.

Your liposuction consultation with Dr. Carlotti

Meet one-to-one with Dr. Carlotti to discuss the areas you would like to change, your weight history, previous procedures and expectations. Bring your medication list and relevant medical history, and explain your work, exercise and travel commitments.

Your examination helps separate concerns caused by fat, loose skin and deeper support. You can discuss which AYON components would be used, whether Renuvion adds value to your plan, incision placement, risks and recovery before deciding.

Request a liposuction consultation or call (561) 834-6682. Visit BellaNova at 1261 S Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406-5172.

Liposuction, Renuvion and AYON: questions patients ask

Can liposuction help me lose weight?

Liposuction is intended to reshape localized fat deposits, not treat obesity or replace a weight-management plan. Weight stability, skin elasticity and overall health help determine whether it is appropriate.

Will liposuction tighten loose skin?

Liposuction removes fat, and the remaining skin may not retract enough on its own. Renuvion may be considered in selected patients, but substantial excess skin may require skin-removal surgery. An examination helps identify the appropriate approach.

What is the AYON platform, and what does it include besides Renuvion?

AYON is an integrated body-contouring platform. Alongside Renuvion, it supports ultrasound-assisted fat preparation, power-assisted liposuction with a moving cannula, tumescent fluid delivery, suction and electrosurgical functions. These tools serve different roles during surgery. The components used depend on the system configuration and your treatment plan; Dr. Carlotti explains which are appropriate for you.

How is AYON designed to support patient safety?

AYON provides integrated surgical controls and controlled fluid delivery. Its Smart LIFT technology adjusts ultrasound frequency in real time. FDA submission materials describe testing of thermal effects, electrical safety and system compatibility. These design features support controlled operation; they do not establish that AYON procedures have fewer complications than procedures using separate equipment. Patient selection, surgeon training, anesthesia and monitoring remain essential, and surgical risks remain.

How is Renuvion different from liposuction?

Liposuction removes fat. Renuvion uses radiofrequency energy and helium plasma to contract tissue beneath the skin. They address different parts of a contouring plan and may be used together.

Is Renuvion a nonsurgical skin-tightening treatment?

No. Renuvion treatment after liposuction is performed beneath the skin through small incisions. It involves surgical recovery, follow-up and device-specific risks.

Is Renuvion FDA cleared for use after liposuction?

Yes. The FDA cleared the Renuvion APR handpiece for coagulation of subcutaneous soft tissues following liposuction for aesthetic body contouring. Treatment must follow the device’s labeling and appropriate patient selection.

Can liposuction with Renuvion replace a tummy tuck?

Not when the problem requires removing substantial excess skin or repairing abdominal muscle separation. Dr. Carlotti evaluates whether liposuction, tissue contraction, a tummy tuck or a combination fits your anatomy.

How much time should I plan for recovery?

Plan around your specific operation and job. Swelling and bruising are expected early, and exercise resumes in stages with clearance. Combining Renuvion or other surgery can change the timetable.

Will I need to maintain my weight afterward?

Yes. Future weight changes can alter your contour even after fat is removed. A stable weight and realistic goals are part of planning a lasting result.

Where can I discuss AYON and Renuvion in West Palm Beach?

Meet Dr. Albert Carlotti at BellaNova Cosmetic Surgery, 1261 S Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. Call (561) 834-6682 or request a consultation.

Will liposuction leave scars?

Liposuction requires small incisions for the cannulas. Placement aims to make scars less noticeable, but scars are permanent and can remain visible or change in color or texture. Your treatment areas and healing affect their appearance.

Technology references: Apyx Medical AYON overview and FDA AYON clearance summary.

Patient education

The manufacturer, FDA and ASPS resources linked on this page explain the technology and general considerations. A consultation with Dr. Carlotti determines your individual treatment plan. Results vary.

Liposuction & Renuvion in West Palm Beach, FL