Skin Tightening

Skin tightening is a minimally invasive medical procedure that uses lasers or ultrasound therapy to eliminate sagging and flabby skin.

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What is Skin Tightening ?


Skin tightening is a minimally invasive medical procedure that uses lasers or ultrasound therapy to eliminate sagging and flabby skin. The beams are dispersed into the epidermis to renew the skin and leave it looking healthy and radiant. The treatment stimulates the production of new collagen and distributes the collagen into the tissues. Patients will notice a marked lifting effect after receiving laser treatment. Skin tightening can help restore luminous skin all over the body. Results intensify with successive treatments. Laser therapy can be combined with other treatments to achieve the best outcome. 

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Am I a Candidate for a Skin Tightening ?


Ideal candidates for Skin Tightening include:
Someone who has undefined backside
A person with cellulite
An individual who wants to reverse signs of aging
A person who wants to eliminate wrinkles
Someone who wants to appear younger
An individual who wants healthier looking skin

Skin Tightening costs


Nationwide
$250-$14,000

The cost of skin tightening procedures depends on the type of treatment, the number of sessions, the location where the skin therapy occurs, and the doctor charges extra fees.

Skin Tightening Procedure Explained


Skin Tightening Downtime and Recovery


The skin may feel warm for several hours after skin tightening, with some mild pain and irritation. Some redness may be present for a day or two. The skin may also be sensitive to hot and cold for a few days. Bruising or change in pigmentation may occur because of skin tightening.

 

The skin may feel warm for several hours after skin tightening, with some mild pain and irritation. Some redness may be present for a day or two. The skin may also be sensitive to hot and cold for a few days. Bruising or change in pigmentation may occur because of skin tightening.

 

Skin Tightening complications


Bruising

Swelling

Change in sensation

Burns

Irregular contour

Scarring

Reactions to anesthesia

Pain

Typical Skin Tightening results


Effects will be noticed immediately after the treatment and are long-lasting. Skin will be clear and smooth, appearing more youthful and attractive. Eyes will appear wider and more alert. Skin will become tauter. A soft, flabby neck will become taut and smooth. The mental and emotional status will improve as skin tightening results progress.

 

Typical Skin Tightening results

Effects will be noticed immediately after the treatment and are long-lasting. Skin will be clear and smooth, appearing more youthful and attractive. Eyes will appear wider and more alert. Skin will become tauter. A soft, flabby neck will become taut and smooth. The mental and emotional status will improve as skin tightening results progress.

 

Alternatives to Skin Tightening


Botulinum toxin

Botox is a treatment that is used to get smooth out wrinkles and creases. During this procedure, an esthetician injects botulinum into specific muscles that create wrinkles. Botox forces the muscles to relax and delay movement of the skin.The result is more attractive skin without the presence of lines and other signs of aging. The final results will appear around a week after the treatment and can last for six months.

 

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are a suitable option for skin tightening therapy. There is a wide range of fillers that include Radiesse, Juvéderm, and Restylane. Dermal injectables are administered during a same-day office visit, and the fillers are inserted into the skin with needles. Once the gel has been injected into the epidermis, the area is rubbed and then examined for proper placement. Soreness caused by dermal filler treatment is slight and typically settles down with the use of ice packs. Sessions can take between one and three hours.

 

Thermage

Thermage is a radiofrequency medical treatment intended to eradicate bulges, abnormal indentations, and other skin anomalies. It transforms the collagen in the skin so it will become smooth and radiant. It also motivates the epidermis to develop more collagen. 

Thermage acts to get rid of the signs of aging. Radiofrequency therapy can help to shrink up the jowls and drooping skin at the edges of the mouth. Treatments are done in only 90 minutes, and routine daily activities can be recommenced right after a session. The skin on nearly every part of the body can be treated with Thermage.

 

Micro-needling 

Micro-needling is used to create small tears in the skin. Micro-needling begins with sterilized needs that encourage collagen production to reduce wrinkles and prevent the formation of additional wrinkles. Micro-needling also reduces unattractive scars, like ones caused by the side effects of having acne. Treatments take around 20 minutes, and results last up to six months.

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Find more Skin Tightening doctors near you

The first step in the skin tightening treatment process is finding a doctor that is experienced in performing skin tightening treatment procedures. In order to find the best cosmetic doctor for skin tightening treatment, patients should use our “Find a Doctor” search page to locate a doctor based on their geographic location.

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