Laser Skin Tightening

Laser Skin Tightening
Many people start to notice signs of aging when skin around the face and neck begins to sag. The natural aging process, along with sun damage and environmental damage, causes collagen fibers to stretch and loosen like worn rubber bands, resulting in less elastic skin that, over time, eventually droops or sags. Like many people, you want to offset or correct this course and look younger, but without the expense, pain, and recovery time of an invasive surgical procedure.

A unique facial rejuvenation option called laser skin tightening produces dramatic results by effectively reducing the appearance of wrinkles and loose skin.  Laser skin tightening is appropriate for men and women of all skin types and skin tones who wish to achieve a smoother, firmer, more youthful appearance without painful surgery and lengthy recovery periods.

What is Laser Skin Tightening and how does it work?
Laser skin tightening is a minimally invasive, non-surgical process that uses a light source (a laser) to tighten skin by heating the collagen under the skin’s surface, which then causes the skin to contract (tighten). The laser targets and heats collagen in the upper dermis while protecting the epidermis with controlled cooling. Because the laser works at a deep level, you won’t experience any pain or peeling. Facial skin tightening occurs over the next few months but optimal results usually require two or three treatments spaced about a month apart.

What areas of the face and body can laser skin tightening treat?
Laser skin tightening has been proven effective for tightening the skin on all areas of the body. Patients can enjoy a rejuvenated look when this treatment is applied to the face, neck, abdomen, arms, legs, and buttocks.

What is the difference between laser skin tightening and other treatments?
Laser skin tightening often produces less immediate and dramatic changes than laser skin resurfacing, but it also poses far fewer risks, discomfort, and downtime. During laser skin tightening, a laser is used to heat the collagen under the surface of the skin, causing the collagen to expand and the skin to appear tighter. Laser skin resurfacing uses lasers to remove the outer layers of skin to promote the growth of new, healthier skin. Because laser skin resurfacing actually removes the top layers of skin, it can be used to treat a broader range of cosmetic issues than laser skin tightening, such as wrinkles, age or sun spots, acne marks, and other facial scarring. The risk for unfavorable changes in pigmentation and scarring is stronger with laser skin resurfacing than with skin tightening.
More effective than chemical peels and microdermabrasion, and less invasive than surgery, laser skin tightening is a virtually pain-free procedure that produces lasting results. If you are considering facial or skin rejuvenation and would like to learn more about these different treatment plans, please contact us for a consultation.

What are the benefits?

• Enjoy immediate results with minimal discomfort
• Minimal amount of risk associated with the procedure
• Firmer skin with fewer fine lines and wrinkles
• No downtime

Are there side effects?

Risks associated with laser skin tightening include temporary reddening of the skin, a slight chance of scarring, and the possibility of brief lightening or darkening of the skin in treated areas. Laser skin tightening offers many of the same results as plastic surgery without the lengthy recovery time. While the procedure cannot remove excess skin, patients experience tightening of loose skin immediately, with less wrinkles in the treated area and a firmer, healthier-looking complexion. Laser skin tightening requires no recovery after treatment because it is a non-surgical procedure that involves no incisions.
During a consultation, we’ll determine the most effective laser skin tightening treatment for you.