Question What is non-surgical facelift or non-surgical skin tightening?

Answer:

Skin Tightening

Several non-invasive devices can tighten the skin. While these devices do not deliver the results of a surgical lifting procedure such as a facelift, they can produce mild to modest tightening by sending heat deep into the skin. The heat causes some immediate tissue tightening and signals the body to start making new collagen. As the new collagen forms, skin may appear firmer and tighter. There is virtually no downtime.

Technologies used for this non-invasive skin tightening include:

i ) Infra red light
ii) Radio frequency
iii) Ultra sound

Different devices are used to tighten skin on virtually every area of the body. Most people choose non-invasive skin tightening to:

• Firm forehead and cheeks
• Lift the eyebrows
• Tighten jowls and neck
• Reduce wrinkles around the eyes
• Diminish the appearance of cellulite
• Tighten skin on the abdomen, buttocks, arms, and thighs

When See Results from Non-Invasive Skin Tightening?

Patients may see some improvement after the first treatment session. One study reported that some patients saw a 40% to 60% improvement after the initial treatment, with continued improvement noticeable for up to 1 year after a series of treatments. Most patients, however, will notice gradual improvement over 4 to 6 months. It also is possible that minimal or no improvement results from non-invasive skin tightening. With recent improvements in the technologies used for non-invasive skin tightening though, more patients are seeing positive results. These improvements also allow more areas of the body to be successfully treated.

Effectiveness

Results tend to be modest, but noticeable. Skin-tightening devices cannot produce the results possible with a surgical lifting procedure such as a brow lift or facelift. However, both younger and older patients can be treated successfully without downtime. These skin-tightening devices cause the body to produce more collagen, which makes the skin thicker and firmer.

Possible Side Effects

While side effects vary with the device used, most people experience only noticeable redness that lasts for a few hours after the procedure. Soreness after the procedure has been reported. Rarely, a mild burn can result.

How Long Results Last

This varies with the device used, number of treatments, and the skin treated. In general, results last about 1 year or longer.

Titan® Skin Tightening @ GloAesthetics

GloAesthetics is pleased to offer Titan® skin tightening, the newest breakthrough in laser skin therapy. For the serious candidate who wants to reverse the signs of aging lax skin through non-surgical means, Titan offers a safe effective alternative to traditional face lifts and tummy tucks. Titan® is an U.S FDA approved tissue tightening procedure that tightens lax skin around the arms, chin, cheeks, abdomen - all body parts. A pain free alternative to surgical methods, Titan produces dramatic results!

How does Titan® work?

Using infra-red light Titan® penetrates deep into the dermis, deep-heating the tissue in the targeted area and stimulating long-dormant collagen. As a result, the collagen contracts and tightens, producing visibly firmer-looking skin in the treated area. Results become more dramatic over time as collagen re-builds through a series of treatments. Titan is effective and safe for all skin types.

How long does the typical Titan® procedure take?

Depending on the size of the area, a typical Titan® procedure takes an hour. You will feel a warming sensation. Some clients choose to take a mild pain reliever before the procedure although no anesthetic is required. Afterward, you may experience some mild swelling or redness in the treated area but this should subside in a few hours. With Titan there is no downtime.

What kind of results can I expect from Titan®?

After just one treatment clients will notice firmer, tauter skin in the treated area. Fine lines and wrinkles fill in. Frown lines soften. For optimal results, we recommend a series of protocol of three treatments spaced four weeks apart. After three-to-six months, clients who have undergone this non-ablative, non-invasive procedure find that they have achieved a result that is similar to and often more natural looking than a face lift.

Who is a good candidate for the Titan® procedure?

Titan® is safe for all skin types and all body types. It is U.S FDA approved. It works best on lax sagging skin around the chin, jaw line and abdomen. Not to be mistaken with endermologie, for cellulite, Titan is a tissue tightening alternative for sagging loose skin

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