Price of liposuction combined with J-Plasma in Switzerland

Liposuction removes fat but does not treat the skin. When the skin is mildly to moderately loose, after pregnancy, weight loss or with age, removing the fat can leave a slack appearance. J-Plasma, also known as Renuvion, combines helium gas and radiofrequency energy to form a cold plasma that very briefly heats the tissues beneath the skin, causing them to contract and stimulating collagen. Applied after liposuction, through the same small incisions, it improves skin firmness. The price therefore includes the liposuction plus a surcharge for J-Plasma. For the technique, see our page on J-Plasma liposuction.

Liposuction combined with J-Plasma costs more than liposuction alone, because of the single-use probe, the gas and the treatment time. The surcharge is justified when the skin is mildly to moderately loose and you want to avoid a lift. For very loose skin, a lift remains more effective. The procedure is cosmetic and not covered by insurance.

The quote includes liposuction of the chosen areas, the J-Plasma probe, the helium, the treatment time, anaesthesia, compression and follow-up. Depending on the surface treated, a single probe may be enough or several may be needed.

J-Plasma comes into its own when the skin has lost some of its firmness without sagging heavily: the tummy after pregnancy, inner thighs, arms, neck and chin. In a young person with firm skin, liposuction alone is enough. In someone whose skin sags, a lift is preferable.

For tummy liposuction combined with J-Plasma, here are the price differences by city and canton, with Geneva as the baseline.

Tissue contraction is achieved immediately, then new collagen forms over six to twelve months. The result is therefore judged after several months. It is long-lasting if the weight remains stable, as the skin continues to age normally.

Check the areas, the number of probes, anaesthesia, compression and follow-up. Ask the surgeon how many J-Plasma treatments they perform and for photos at six months and one year.

A woman after two pregnancies with a slightly loose tummy: liposuction and J-Plasma, avoiding a tummy tuck. A fifty-year-old man with a double chin and slightly soft neck skin: neck liposuction and J-Plasma. Someone after major weight loss: a lift rather than J-Plasma.

Compression garment, massages, one to two weeks off.

J-Plasma is often used for mildly loose arms. See our page on arm liposuction with skin tightening.

Plasma is an ionised gas. In J-Plasma, a flow of helium passes through low radiofrequency energy at the tip of a fine probe, forming a cold plasma. Applied beneath the skin, it heats the tissues for an extremely short time, causing immediate contraction of the fibrous network while limiting the spread of heat to neighbouring tissues. This brevity makes it possible to work close to the skin with reduced thermal risk, provided the settings are appropriate. The helium and the probe, used up at each procedure, account for part of the surcharge.

In some women, after pregnancy, the tummy shows slight laxity without significant excess skin or marked separation of the muscles. Liposuction with J-Plasma can then offer an improvement without the long scar of a tummy tuck, at a lower cost. However, when there is an apron of skin or the muscles are separated, a tummy tuck remains the solution. See the tummy tuck price.

After marking the areas and infiltration, the surgeon performs the liposuction, either conventional or assisted. They then insert the J-Plasma probe through the same incisions and move it beneath the skin in regular passes, following a precise grid, to treat the whole surface evenly. The duration depends on the surface area: a few minutes for a chin, longer for a tummy. A compression garment is put on at the end, and sometimes a small drain when the area is large. Recovery is similar to that of liposuction, sometimes with slightly more pronounced swelling, which subsides within a few weeks.

In people under thirty, the skin often retracts on its own after liposuction. From their forties onwards, or after pregnancies and weight fluctuations, retraction is less effective and J-Plasma makes full sense. The surgeon assesses skin elasticity in consultation, by pinching it and watching how it springs back, to decide whether the surcharge is worthwhile.

For the medical side, the page J-Plasma liposuction in Switzerland answers questions about the procedure.

Prices of related procedures

• 4 HD liposuction: prices in Switzerland
• Tummy liposuction: prices in Switzerland
• VASER liposuction: prices in Switzerland

Our guides

• Guide to cosmetic body surgery in Switzerland
• Cosmetic surgery in Switzerland

The points that come up most often in consultation.

What you need to know

Is J-Plasma useful for young people? Rarely; their skin often retracts on its own.

How much time does J-Plasma add? From a few minutes to half an hour depending on the surface area.

Is a drain inserted? Sometimes, for large areas.

Is the swelling more pronounced? Sometimes slightly; it subsides within a few weeks.

Does the surgeon assess elasticity? Yes, by pinching the skin.

Does J-Plasma improve cellulite? To a limited and variable extent.

Why use helium? It is the gas which, when ionised, forms the cold plasma.

Can the heat damage the skin? The energy is very brief and controlled to protect the surface.

How many probes are needed for a tummy? Often one; more for large areas.

Is J-Plasma more expensive than BodyTite? Both are in similar price ranges; it all depends on the practice.

Is the neck a good indication? Yes, for a double chin with slightly soft skin.

Do you need to wear a compression garment? Yes, for several weeks, on the treated areas.

Is lymphatic drainage recommended? Often, to reduce swelling faster.

Can J-Plasma correct stretch marks? Not reliably.

What does J-Plasma add to liposuction? Skin tightening using helium plasma applied beneath the skin.

How much extra does J-Plasma cost? A surcharge linked to the probe, the gas and the treatment time.

Is the probe single-use? Yes.

Does J-Plasma replace a lift? For mild to moderate laxity, it can avoid one; not for significant laxity.

Which areas is it used on? Tummy, arms, neck, thighs, knees, sometimes the back.

Does the price depend on the number of areas? Yes.

Is the result immediate? Immediate contraction, then improvement over several months.

Is J-Plasma covered by insurance? No.

Is J-Plasma a laser? No, it is a helium plasma.

Is general anaesthesia needed? Often, depending on the extent.

How long is recovery? One to two weeks in general.

Do prices vary between Lausanne and St. Gallen? A little; our tables show this.

Should the quote mention J-Plasma? Yes, with the number of probes if necessary.

Can J-Plasma be used on its own? Sometimes, on areas with no fat to remove.

Do men use it? Yes, especially for the tummy and neck.

Is J-Plasma suitable after pregnancy? Yes, for a slightly loose tummy.

Is the result long-lasting? Yes, if the weight remains stable; the skin continues to age.

Are touch-ups charged? Depending on the terms.

How many areas per session? Depending on the extent and a reasonable duration.

Does J-Plasma leave scars? No, it goes through the liposuction incisions.

Tell us your canton: we will send you, free of charge, the quote of a surgeon equipped with J-Plasma.