Get Firmer Skin Tightening Treatments
According to Dr. Robert Marinaro, one of the more common procedures that is performed at the Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Laser Surgery in Flower Mound Texas is skin tightening. Dr. Marinaro explains, “In terms of trends for now, the biggest is probably in skin tightening where, ‘Yes, I have wrinkles, but I feel like I should have the mini-lift or the mini-liposuction. But I don’t want to have a lift and I don’t want to have liposuction.’ That is the trend that’s moving us today. For the majority of people, they want to look younger. They want to look better. They want to look refreshed.” And Skin Tightening Therapy is a non-invasive and an effective method to achieve a fresher, rejuvenated look.
At the Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Laser Surgery, we use the Alma Harmony XL Advanced Fluorescence Technology (AFT) IN-Motion for Skin Tightening Therapy (ST). This near-infrared pulsed light technology treats wrinkles and skin laxity through deep dermal heating. The IN-Motion laser selectively targets collagen, protein, and fat without damage to the epidermis. It heats the inner layer or dermis of the skin, inducing the formation of collagen – essential for a firm, young look – and greatly improves skin tightness, tone, and texture.
Compared to other skin tightening treatments, such as Thermage or Titan which do not filter out the high water absorption wavelengths that cause pain, ST only targets what really matters in tissue remodeling – collagen, protein and fat. As a result, Center for Dermatology clients experience little or no pain with the treatment, and can return to their normal activities immediately. ST is the only technology of its kind to produce immediate results followed by progressive improvement for up to six months. Since collagen growth involves making new substance by the cells, collagen stimulation can take some months to become apparent. However, ST also reaches the deeper layers of the skin causing some immediate wrinkle reduction and skin tightening.
Common areas treated include the face, neck, chest, hands and arms. Like AFT or IPL therapies, Skin Tightening treatments have minimal discomfort, which is quite transient. No red face is produced and there is no downtime, so clients can return to their normal routine immediately after treatment. These treatments can be done at the same time as the other treatments. Skin Tightening is also a part of the Laser 360 protocol which addresses not only loose, sagging skin but also corrects the other signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage and age spots. You can have a younger rejuvenated look in just 60 days. Your skin will look better within days following the treatment and results will steadily improve over the next several months.
