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Blog » What to Know About Skin Tightening

What to Know About Skin Tightening

April 15, 2024 by Hillelson-Whipple Clinic

Know about Skin Tightening

Skin naturally loses elasticity as we age, leading to sagging and wrinkles. While aging is a natural process, modern advancements in cosmetic procedures offer a range of effective solutions to tighten and rejuvenate skin. Our non-invasive treatments provide custom options so your skin tightening goals can become a reality.

Understanding Skin Tightening Treatments

Before elaborating on specific procedures, it’s essential to understand how skin tightening works. Collagen and elastin are proteins that provide structure and elasticity to the skin. As we age, the production of these proteins slows down, leading to sagging and wrinkles. Skin tightening procedures stimulate collagen production, resulting in firmer, smoother skin.

Advanced Non-Invasive Skin Tightening Options

  • Radiofrequency (RF) Therapy: This procedure uses radiofrequency energy to heat the deep layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production and tightening loose skin. RF therapy is non-invasive and requires minimal downtime, making it a popular choice for those seeking improvements.
  • Ultrasound Therapy: Ultrasound energy is used to target the deep layers of the skin, triggering collagen production and tightening loose skin. This non-invasive procedure is often used to lift and tighten areas such as the brow, chin, and neck.
  • Laser Skin Tightening: Laser technology is used to deliver heat energy to the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production and improving skin elasticity. Laser skin tightening effectively treats fine lines, wrinkles, and mild to moderate skin laxity.

How many treatments are needed to see results?

The number of treatments varies depending on the individual’s desired look and the specific procedure. Some treatments give immediate results and they continue to work as your body responds. Other procedures rely upon multiple treatments to achieve maximum results. You will typically see the benefits of your procedure in the days following your first treatment, though it can take a bit longer with those procedures that rely upon several sessions.

Which treatments are most popular?

Our satisfied clients who have trusted us with attaining their body goals benefit from one-on-one appointments with our professionals. Morpheus8 is a popular choice for those who want to tighten skin around their jawline and neck area. The benefits of this radio frequency treatment provide results without surgery or lasers. Voluderm is another skin tightening procedure that provides exceptional results utilizing dermal technology combining radiofrequency energy and micro-needling.

Evolve is a tremendously popular treatment to help trim, tone, and tighten skin. This procedure uses Radio Frequency technology to target multiple areas at once. For those who desire the benefits of multi-area procedures, this is one to discuss during your consultation.

Where are the procedures performed and by whom?

Keeping you informed and at ease during the entire process from the consultation through your course of treatments is one of our top priorities. We understand you will have questions about the details of your specific body goals and how to best achieve them. Our professional and friendly staff are here to make this one of the best decisions you have ever made concerning your self-care.

We provide the professional attention you expect and deserve during your treatments. The procedures are physician-administered, ensuring only the best results in our state-of-the-art clinic. Call our office at (804) 290-0060 or get started by contacting us online.

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