For when it is the skin, not the fat.
in Jonesboro, AR.
Renuvion works under the skin with helium plasma, so the tissue contracts as it heals. On its own, or in the same visit as liposuction.
Renuvion is a skin-tightening treatment that applies helium-plasma energy under the skin through small entry points, so the tissue contracts as it heals. At Lux Lipo in Jonesboro, Arkansas it is offered on its own, as an add-on in the same session as awake liposuction, or alongside MyEllevate. It is done in an outpatient setting, results vary from person to person, and cost is quoted at your consultation.
Here’s exactly what happens at a first visit — and you can come and see the place before you book anything.
Helium plasma, applied beneath the skin.
Renuvion applies helium-plasma energy underneath the skin through small entry points, rather than treating it from the surface. The effect is on the layer between skin and muscle, which is what loosens with age and after fat is removed.
It does not remove fat. Liposuction takes the volume out; Renuvion addresses the envelope that is left behind. That is why the two are often discussed in the same conversation.

If the problem is loose skin rather than a bulge.
This is probably you if the area is no longer heavy but still looks slack, if skin has lost tone after weight loss or pregnancy, or if you are already planning liposuction and want the skin over it addressed in the same visit.
It is also worth asking about if you have been told a surgical lift is your only option and you would rather not have general anesthesia.
This probably is not you if the issue is mostly fat rather than skin, in which case liposuction is the conversation. It is also not for you if you want a promised amount of tightening, because nobody can honestly offer that.
You are awake, and the area is numbed.
Renuvion is done under local anesthetic in an outpatient setting, in the same way as our other body work. The area is numbed first, and most people describe pressure and warmth rather than pain.
You can talk to us throughout, and if you are uncomfortable we stop and adjust.

What happens, in order.
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The area is assessed, and your physician tells you whether skin, fat or both are the problem.
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Diluted local anesthetic numbs the area.
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A small entry point is made, and the device delivers helium-plasma energy beneath the skin.
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If liposuction or MyEllevate is part of the plan, it happens in the same session.
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The tissue contracts as it heals over the following weeks and months.
On its own, with liposuction, or with MyEllevate.
Renuvion is offered three ways here, and which one applies changes the conversation entirely.
In the same session as awake liposuction. This is the most common. The liposuction removes the volume, and Renuvion addresses the skin envelope left over it, in one visit and one recovery.
With MyEllevate. On the neck and jawline, the suspension technique lifts and supports the structure while Renuvion works on the skin above it. Again, one session.
On its own. Where fat is not the problem and skin tone is, Renuvion can be done by itself.
Which applies to you is a judgment about whether you are dealing with fat, skin, or both, and that is the first thing assessed at your consultation.
What to expect afterwards.
You go home the same day. Where Renuvion is combined with liposuction, the recovery is largely the liposuction recovery: swelling, bruising, soreness and some fluid drainage from the small incision sites in the first 24 to 48 hours, with a compression garment worn as instructed.
Specific downtime for Renuvion on its own is confirmed at your consultation rather than published here, because it depends on the area and whether anything else is done in the same visit.
Gradual, and never promised.
The effect builds as the tissue heals rather than appearing on the day. Swelling has to settle first, and the shape continues to change over months, which is the same pattern as liposuction.
We will not promise you a degree of tightening. Renuvion helps the tissue contract as it heals, and how much that shows depends on your skin, your age and what else was done. Individual results vary.
Cost is quoted in writing at your consultation.
Cost depends on the treatment plan you and your physician settle on, so we quote it at your consultation rather than guessing here. We offer financing.
We see patients from Jonesboro, Paragould and across Northeast Arkansas, and some travel from the Missouri Bootheel.
What to weigh up.
This is an energy-based treatment delivered under the skin, so the risks include swelling, bruising, soreness, temporary numbness and, less commonly, changes in skin sensation, contour irregularity or a reaction to the anesthetic. There are small entry points, which are wounds like any other.
Your physician goes through all of this with you before you decide, and you have a direct line to the clinic afterwards.
A physician does the work.
Every Renuvion treatment at Lux Lipo is performed by Dr. Vaibhav Desai, MD, a physician member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

What to ask any provider, including us.
Skin tightening is an area where claims outrun evidence, so the questions matter. Ask: how many of these do you perform in a month? Can I see before and after photographs of people with skin like mine? How much tightening do you expect in my case, and what happens if I get less? Who handles the follow-up?
If anyone tells you how much your skin will tighten before they have examined it, that is a sales figure rather than a clinical one.
Northeast Arkansas and the Bootheel.
We are at 3800B S Caraway Rd in Jonesboro, and people travel to us from Paragould, Trumann, Walnut Ridge, Newport, Corning, Blytheville and Batesville, and from Kennett, Sikeston and Poplar Bluff in Missouri, rather than driving to Memphis, Little Rock or Nashville.
If you are combining Renuvion with liposuction and travelling a distance, tell us when you book so appointments can be grouped sensibly around one recovery.
Before and after
Real patients, same angle.
Before
After · 3 months
Before
After · 1 monthWe show more in person, including work on body shapes closer to yours, because a public page is a small and self-selected sample. See every result we’re allowed to publish, or ask at your consultation. Individual results vary.
Asked at the desk, answered here.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Vaibhav Desai, MD. If yours is not here, call (870) 230-0844 and ask — nobody will try to book you for asking a question.
What is Renuvion?
Renuvion is a skin-tightening treatment that applies helium-plasma energy under the skin through small entry points, so the tissue contracts as it heals. It treats the layer between skin and muscle rather than the surface.
Is Renuvion the same as liposuction?
No. Liposuction removes fat; Renuvion addresses the skin left over it. They are often done in the same session because they solve different halves of the same problem.
Can I have it at the same time as awake liposuction?
Yes. Renuvion is offered as an add-on in the same session as awake liposuction, alongside MyEllevate, or on its own. Your physician will tell you which combination fits what you are describing.
Will it definitely tighten my skin?
No treatment can be promised to a set degree, and we will not do that. Renuvion helps the tissue contract as it heals, and how much shows depends on your skin, your age and what else is done. Individual results vary.
Do I need general anesthesia?
No. It is done under diluted local anesthetic with you awake, in an outpatient setting, and you go home the same day.
How long is the recovery?
Where it is combined with liposuction, expect the liposuction recovery: swelling, bruising and fluid drainage from the entry sites in the first 24 to 48 hours, with a compression garment. Downtime for Renuvion alone is confirmed at your consultation.
When will I see the result?
Not on the day. The effect builds as the tissue heals, swelling settles over weeks, and the shape keeps changing over months.
What does it cost?
Cost depends on the area and whether it is combined with another treatment, so we quote it at your consultation rather than guessing here. Financing is available.
Can Renuvion replace a tummy tuck?
No, and we will not pretend otherwise. A surgical procedure that removes skin does something Renuvion does not. Renuvion helps the tissue contract as it heals, which is a different and more modest effect. Your physician will be straight with you about which category you are in.
How many sessions will I need?
That is settled at your consultation. We do not publish a session count, because the honest number depends on the area, your skin and whether anything else is being done at the same time.
Is Renuvion the same as Morpheus8?
No. Morpheus8 is radiofrequency microneedling, which works from the surface downward. Renuvion applies helium-plasma energy under the skin. They are sometimes discussed together, and your physician will explain which suits what you are describing.
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Lux Lipo · 3800B S Caraway Rd, Suite 8, Jonesboro, AR 72401