Skin Tightening
Skin Tightening and Fat Reduction
Pelleve
Pelleve is a radiofrequency device that is similar to Thermage. This RF device also tightens skin and we use it most often to tighten lower eyelid skin and to smooth out wrinkles around the eyes. This is also effective in the upper lip area. Pelleve is used in smaller areas. There is no down time and 3 treatments are usually recommended.Thermage
Thermage is a safe radiofrequency(RF) device that causes tightening of your skin without the surgery. The RF energy heats the deeper layer of the skin which contracts collagen and tightens the skin. The upper epidermis is protected and therefore this procedure can be used in all skin types.There is minimal discomfort with the new CPT (Comfort Pulse Technology) hand piece and multi pass protocol. This is unlike the first and second generations Thermage devices. There is no downtime and you may return to your normal activities immediately. Results are usually visible after one treatment but results will continue gradually over 2-6 months. The benefits of skin tightening can last several years, depending on the rate of your individual aging process.
Areas that can be treated:
- Forehead—to lift the eyebrows, making the eyes appear open and less tired
- Jawline—to tighten the jawline
- Upper neck—to smooth out neck wrinkles
- Face—to tightening and smoothing out cheek wrinkles
- Chest—to smooth out wrinkles
- Knees/Thighs—to tighten saggy skin
- Abdomen—to tighten saggy skin, especially after pregnancies
Ultherapy
Ultherapy is an innovative procedure that uses focused ultrasound technology to lift and tighten loose skin. It is the only FDA-approved procedure to non-invasively lift and tighten skin on the neck, chin, jawline, brow, and upper lip. It is a natural, safe and effective alternative to surgical procedures.Ultherapy focus ultrasound waves to the deepest layers of the skin to optimally heat the tissue to naturally and gradually create new collagen. This improves your skin from the foundation inside out without disrupting the surface of the skin. You can actually see where the sound waves are located. The target is the same deep tissue that surgeons address in surgical facelifts.
Most people will need just one treatment. If you have a fair amount of laxity, you may benefit from more than one treatment. Results can last up to 2 years. You may see some lifting and tightening immediately following the treatment but optimal results may take 2-3 months.
There is no downtime after the procedure and you may return immediately to normal activities. You may be slightly red, but this disappears within a few hours. Side effects are minimal and temporary. These can include temporary slight swelling, tingling or tenderness to touch for a few weeks. Rarely post-procedural effects of bruising or small areas of numbness can occur.
Ultherapy can treat all skin types including ethnic skin. Men will benefit from jawline definition, jowl lifting and brow elevation. Many people can benefit from this safe and effective procedure.