Saggy, loose skin or skin laxity causes wrinkles, lines, and an overall lack of firmness that can significantly affect your appearance and make you look older than you are. Sagging skin is caused by loss of collagen that starts to occur between the ages of 35 and 40. Other factors that contribute to saggy skin include excessive weight loss, pregnancy, sun exposure, and smoking. Additionally, people who have traditional liposuction surgery often experience loose skin. Until recently, cosmetic surgery and skin care products were the only options to address this concern. Today, men and women can choose from a slew of safe and effective non-invasive procedures in New York that not only eliminate stubborn fat but also tighten and rejuvenate loose skin.
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What is Non-Surgical Skin Tightening?
Non-surgical skin tightening involves using different energy modes like radiofrequency, ultrasound, or laser to heat the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production. Some treatments also target fibrous tissue to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
In addition to producing firmer skin, these procedures also reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, creating a smoother complexion and reversing signs of aging. By stimulating collagen production, they can also enhance skin tone and texture, resulting in a more radiant appearance.
Leading NYC plastic surgery centers utilize numerous FDA-cleared technologies to help patients achieve their skin tightening goals. Procedures are available for the face, neck, hands, and body. Each treatment works differently to provide smoother, firmer skin. Understanding these options can help you choose the right treatment.
Popular Non-Surgical Skin Tightening Procedures
The following non-invasive procedures are designed specifically to tighten and improve skin:
- BodyFX (formerly TiteFX): This procedure uses radiofrequency (RF) energy and deep tissue heating to stimulate collagen production and tighten skin.
The BodyFX device distributes equal amounts of heat to the deep tissues and making them contract, reducin the appearance of cellulite in areas like the abdomen, thighs, buttocks and flanks. The treatment consists of weekly sessions for eight weeks. After each session, your skin will feel smoother and softer right away, with results continuing to improve. Any redness and warmth will typically fade within a few hours. ,BodyFX can even be performed as a “lunch time” procedure, resulting in smoother-looking skin with zero downtime.
- InMode – InMode offers various technologies like RF-based devices that can tighten skin by stimulating collagen and elastin production. These include:
- EmbraceRF – a safe skin tightening treatment that uses RF energy to tighten skin and tone muscles. The device has built-in temperature cut-offs to prevent it from overheating.
- FaceTite – a scarless skin tightening procedure that uses EmbraceRF technology to tighten internal tissue and the skin’s surface. It can provide results similar to a facelift in a single treatment.
- Morpheus8: An innovative fractional RF microneedling device that remodels and tightens skin by delivering RF energy deep into the dermis, enhancing collagen and elastin production.
Benefits of RF Skin Tightening Treatments
RF treatments like BodyFX, InMode, Morpheus8 provide optimal skin-tightening results, and skilled surgeons can tailor them to patient needs. RF skin tightening offers several benefits:
- Treatments are usually done in-office, cause little to no discomfort, and involve no downtime.
- Most RF-only treatments are safe for all skin types.
- Procedures, like EmbraceRF are considered “subdermal” and involve a very small incision with local anesthesia.
- Results improve over the months as RF stimulates collagen production.
- A series of 2 to 6 RF treatments can produce optimal results.
However, not everyone is a good candidate for these non-invasive procedures.
Who is a Good Candidate for Non-surgical Skin Tightening?
Though non-surgical skin tightening does not have any serious side effects, it is not recommended for those who are pregnant, taking certain medications, or have certain medical conditions.
Non-surgical skin tightening is a suitable option if you have mild to moderate skin laxity. It is not recommended for those with significant loose or sagging skin and need extensive skin removal and lifting.
Non-invasive facelifts typically have little to no downtime and fewer risks than surgical facelifts. However, results may not last as long as a surgical facelift. For instance, a facelift in NYC can involve surgery to tighten the skin and underlying tissues, and may also involve fat transfer or adjusting muscles. It can provide more dramatic and permanent results than a non-invasive facelift, which typically produces short-term results.
If you prefer to undergo a procedure only once to achieve final results, your surgeon may recommend cosmetic surgery. The best way to find out if you are a good candidate for non-surgical skin tightening is to consult with an experienced cosmetic surgeon. Keep in mind that subdermal treatments that involve an incision, like EmbraceRF in NYC, should only be carried out by a qualified cosmetic surgeon or a provider with the appropriate training and experience.
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