SKIN TIGHTENING

Skin tightening is the anti-aging treatment which is used for wrinkle reduction, fat reduction, loose skin and the alleviation of other signs of aging. Machines that are used for skin tightening are Thermage and Lasers. Laser skin tightening is a minimally invasive, non-surgical process that uses an infrared light source (a laser) to tighten skin by heating the collagen under the skin’s surface, causing the skin to contract (tighten).

Superficial or Lunchtime Peel

Here, alpha-hydroxy acid or another mild acid is used to penetrate only the outer layer of skin to exfoliate it gently. This improves the appearance of mild skin discolouration and rough skin as well as refreshes the treated area.

Medium Peel

Here, glycolic or trichloroacetic acid is applied to penetrate the out and middle layers of skin to remove damaged skin cells. It helps improve age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, freckles, and moderate skin discolouration. It also can be used to smooth rough skin and treat some precancerous skin growths, i.e. actinic keratosis.

Deep Peel

Trichloroacetic acid or phenol-based peels are used to deeply penetrate the middle layer of skin and remove damaged skin cells. The treatment removes moderate lines, age spots, freckles and shallow scars. Patients will see a dramatic improvement in skin appearance. The procedure is used on the face and can only be performed once.

Skin Tightening

Facial skin tightening is noticeable immediately after the treatment and there is no downtime, making this an increasingly popular procedure. Additional skin tightening occurs over the next few months, but optimal results usually require two or three treatments about a month apart.

Laser skin tightening is an FDA approved method for the reduction of fine lines, wrinkles and skin laxity. While laser skin tightening results may not be as dramatic as those of a facelift, patients enjoy moderate results with no downtime. An added benefit of laser skin tightening is that it is safe and effective for restoring a more firm, youthful appearance to skin all over the body.

Procedures

Thermage is a safe, non-invasive, radiofrequency (RF) cosmetic procedure that’s clinically proven to help smooth and improve skin for an overall younger looking appearance. The treatment delivers natural looking results with little to no downtime—on all skin types on and off the face, all in a single procedure.

Non-surgical skin tightening procedures work by using targeted energy to heat deeper layers of skin, which stimulates collagen and elastin production and gradually improves skin tone and texture. Some treatments also affect fibrous tissue to help smooth cellulite. There are numerous FDA cleared skin tightening treatments and technologies on the market; each uses a unique mechanism to achieve the desired result.