Laser Skin Tightening

Laser skin tightening is unlike any skin tightening procedure you have seen before. Its effects are of both noticeable and dramatic. It effectively removes wrinkles and tightens up loose skin, resulting in a smoother, younger looking appearance. Skin tightening procedures of the past were time-consuming and most left scars, they would go away with time but were much more invasive than this new technique. This new procedure is a nonsurgical and uses an infrared light source (a laser) to tighten the skin by heating up the collagen that is directly below the surface of the skin, which then causes it to contract. The results of this treatment are noticeable immediately and it is an “in and out” procedure. You may need to have 2 to 3 treatments throughout a couple of months and your skin will continue to tighten throughout this time. The ease of this procedure is the primary reason that it has become so popular.

Tightening the skin through the use of a laser is very popular over other procedures such as face lifts. It produces firm skin almost immediately and can be used on skin almost anywhere on the body. The most popular benefits of this procedure are the facts that it has very little downtime after your treatment and the side effects are very minimal. This procedure can effectively be used on the face, abdomen, buttocks, legs and arms. In fact most patients prefer to use this technique over liposuction and tummy tuck surgery. Just imagine going in for this procedure and coming out a couple of hours later with your skin already beginning to firm up, and no side effects or hospital time. That is the beauty of this new high-tech procedure.

The laser skin procedure is safe and pain-free. Unlike other procedures such as laser skin resurfacing which removes layers of skin, this new procedure does not burn or break any areas of the skin. Some patients may experience redness or soreness, which is only temporary and goes away within a couple of days. In some rare cases, patients have experienced some bruising and minor blistering of the treated area. The average patient will just have a little redness and possible swelling but will be able to conduct business as usual immediately following the treatment.

There are several laser skin tightening systems available. Knowing which system to use is a choice to be made by your qualifying dermatologist. This decision will be made based on factors such as the area of the body the procedure will be performed on, the size of the procedure area and the expectations of the patient. Two of the more popular treatments available are Polaris and Titan, they are highly recognized throughout the industry and recommended by many.

When searching for a cosmetic dermatologist to perform your procedure be sure to select one that is both qualified and experienced. Ask the doctor how many times he has performed this procedure and be sure that your comfortable with the answers you receive before beginning any treatment.

Almost anyone is qualified to undergo this procedure. The recommended age is between 30 and 60 , man or woman, as long as you are in decent health. Your dermatologist will determine whether the procedure can be safely performed without any side effects, other than those mentioned previously.

The cost of your skin tightening procedure will vary depending on the size of the area to be treated and how many treatments are going to be needed to achieve the desired results. Also, different skin tightening systems are going to have prices that will vary greatly. Your dermatologist can give you a close estimate of how much your procedure will cost based on the results you are trying to achieve.

In general though, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500-$3000 per session. As you can see the cost can vary greatly, so be sure to do your research and ask as many questions as possible before committing to your procedure.

Laser skin tightening is a safe, reliable and effective means of achieving younger, firmer looking skin in a relatively short period of time. If skin tightening is something that you have been thinking about, consult with a qualified specialist in your area and you too can experience the results of this high-tech skin firming procedure.

In the following three videos you will see:

First video: an example of a laser skin tightening procedure.

Second video: shows the result of the Titan!

Third video: shows patients talking about using the Candela Gentle Yag laser skin tightening procedure.