It’s no secret that skin laxity is a natural part of aging. However, that doesn’t mean you have to sit back and accept loose, sagging skin. Thanks to advances in non-invasive skin lifting treatments, you can achieve a firmer appearance without surgery or downtime. Here’s what you need to know about the latest options available to you.

With age, the skin’s surface can take on a worn appearance. The result is often loose-fitting clothes, funny facial expressions, or dimples when you smile. You may even have difficulty applying your cosmetics evenly. That’s because as you age, the cellular structure that holds your body together weakens, causing visible signs of aging in all areas, including the neck and décolleté area. But there is something you can do about it without invasive surgical procedures.

What is the newest skin tightening procedure?

Skin tightening is a method that uses the power of radiofrequency to tighten and firm loose skin. Unlike traditional, invasive procedures such as facelift surgery, laser resurfacing, or chemical peels, these treatments do not involve incisions, cutting, or suturing. Instead, they use a mild heating effect to “firm” the skin by stimulating collagen production and contractile forces within skin tissue. The newest skin treatment approved by the FDA for this purpose – called Ulthera – takes advantage of ultrasound technology to heat tissue deep under the skin’s surface selectively. But other methods are being used, including different types of Radiofrequency technologies, both monopolar & bipolar RF systems, that can be used alone or combined with topicals or other devices.

Arguably one of the most-requested procedures in cosmetic surgery, skin tightening is a treatment that helps to improve the appearance of loose or saggy skin. Though there are many different methods for achieving this goal, the latest and most promising option is fractional laser resurfacing. This procedure uses laser energy to create controlled injuries in the tissue, which triggers the body to produce new collagen and elastin. Over time, this leads to tighter and smoother skin. If you’re interested in learning more about fractional laser resurfacing or any other type of skin tightening procedure, please contact our office today. We would be happy to answer any questions you have!

What treatments tighten skin on the face?

As you age, your skin gradually loses its elasticity. This can lead to sagging skin on the face and other body parts. While there is no way to prevent this process completely, there are a number of treatments that can help tighten the skin on the face and restore a more youthful appearance.

Some of these serums have ingredients such as Vitamin C or glycolic acid, which may stimulate collagen production in the skin, but won’t affect existing collagen in your skin. Also, for these products to work, they need to be applied daily over a period of months for best results. But don’t expect miracles overnight!

Results are immediate and last 8-12 months, depending on the patient’s skin condition and age.

Photo facials can reduce pore size, improve acne scars, diminish fine lines around the mouth. Photo facials involve using very powerful light sources to penetrate each treatment area individually with an even dispersal of light energy absorbed by your skin’s pigment (chromophores). Once the chromophore absorbs this light energy, heat is released into that layer of skin that helps to stimulate collagen production at a deep level within the tissues resulting in firmer-looking skin over time.