Cosmetic Laser Procedures
Skin-tightening procedures work by forcing connective tissues to contract and grow. You can get some firming from over-the-counter products that contain ingredients like green tea, aloe vera, shea butter, alpha hydroxy acids, and Vitamins A, C or E. Some people report a mild improvement in sagging skin with daily isolation exercises to strengthen the muscles underneath.
If you're tired of looking older than your actual age because you've got loose or tired-looking skin, you may benefit from several cosmetic laser systems designed to tighten the epidermis. These tightening treatments often last for up to two years, with some long-term studies suggesting results lasting up to 10 years in healthy patients.
FDA-Approved Skin-Tightening Systems
Some people worry about the safety of using a cosmetic laser to probe the surface of the skin, but many of the most popular tightening systems have been approved by the FDA. Titan is FDA-approved, and most treatments take less than an hour to complete. Titan uses an infrared light to stimulate collagen growth in the layers deep below the surface of the skin. Most patients receive two or three treatments for lasting results.
Thermage equipment is also FDA-approved. During a typical Thermage session, a ThermaTip device is placed on top of the affected area to send RF energy deep into the dermis, where it stimulates new collagen growth and cell repair. Candidates for this procedures are warned to be patient, as results tend to come over a two-to-six-month period as the collagen gradually begins to reshape and tighten the outer layers of the skin.
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