If you want to get rid of the wrinkles on your face without going under the knife, you may be happy to explore your non-surgical McLean skin tightening options. Non-surgical skin tightening treatments are becoming the preferred choice since they are less painful and require little to no downtime. Additionally, they offer more natural results since they don’t force your skin to stretch unnaturally. Read on to learn about the different non-invasive skin tightening treatments.
Ultrasound skin tightening
Your dermatologist can use ultrasound to send heat up to five millimeters down your skin. The ultrasound procedure’s ability to go this deep is crucial since collagen production occurs in these lower layers. Stimulation of the dermis causes the production of new collagen, resulting in tighter and younger-looking skin. Although ultrasound for skin tightening is relatively safe when performed by a professional, you want to look for possible side effects such as redness, swelling, and skin tenderness. You can notice the results within a few months after the procedure without the possible side effects or surgical complications.
Radiofrequency therapy
Radiofrequency therapy is a non-invasive method of tightening skin; it relies on energy waves to heat the dermis, stimulating collagen production. The treatment uses low-frequency electromagnetic waves to generate heat, penetrating deep into the epidermis. There, it stimulates new skin cell production and the production of collagen and elastin; these proteins give skin cells more strength and flexibility, reducing sagging skin. You can use radiofrequency therapy for your face, neck, arms, and hands. It is also a viable procedure for body contouring and vaginal rejuvenation.
Laser treatment
Laser skin tightening uses infrared light radiation to heat the deep skin layer, stimulating collagen production and causing your skin to appear tighter. This procedure can target various body areas, including your face, jawline, neck, and abdomen. Your dermatologist may use an ablative or non-ablative laser during laser skin tightening. Ablative lasers are aggressive; they remove the epidermis and heat the underlying skin, stimulating the growth of collagen – a natural protein that makes your skin firm and younger-looking. As the thin outer layer of skin (epidermis) heals, smoother and tighter skin grows on the treated areas.
On the other hand, non-ablative lasers stimulate collagen growth without causing much damage to the epidermis. This approach is gentler and has a shorter recovery time. Additionally, side effects are milder and less likely to develop with non–ablative lasers. But on the downside, results are less noticeable; you are likely to notice improvements in skin texture.
How safe are non-surgical skin tightening treatments?
Non-surgical skin tightening treatments are relatively safe but may cause mild swelling, bruising, or redness. Usually, redness resolves within a few hours, while swelling and bruising can take a week or two before they fade away. In most cases, patients resume normal activities later after treatment or the following day.
The number of treatments your provider recommends depends on the device, treated area, age, and preference.
Book a session with your specialist at Sanctuary Cosmetic Center to determine which skin tightening method is best for removing wrinkles on your face, neck, or hands.
