Top 6 Non-Surgical Skin Tightening Treatments

By Mary Basiadima, 24 August 2022

How do non-surgical skin tightening treatments work?

treatments use techniques, such as Ultrasound, Radiofrequency, Laser, and microneedling, to energy to the deepest layers of the skin. This stimulates and production, which the skin and improves skin and health. The skin can be tightened without any surgical procedures, meaning no from incision marks, a lower risk involved, and a quicker, easier process. 

Who are the best candidates for non-surgical skin tightening?

The best candidates for non-surgical skin are those who have mild to skin laxity and are in search of a little extra contouring to help their skin look its best. During consultation, the of the patient’s skin will be examined to see if non-surgical skin tightening is suitable for them. 

What causes sagging and loose skin?

Both internal and can lead to the development of saggy skin. 

Internal factors: 

As we age, elastin and proteins in the deeper dermis layer of the skin will . Collagen cells and provides and to the skin, whilst elastin to skin elasticity. With decreased levels comes sagging skin. 

Every individual’s code differs, and the outcome of this is that some people’s and levels may remain high into their 40s, whilst some people’s may start decreasing in their 30s. In other words, some are genetically predisposed to lose in their skin at an earlier age than others. 

External factors:

Rapid weight loss may cause excess loose skin as a side effect, due to the fact that the skin expands during weight gain. Additionally, studies have shown that those left with loose skin after weight gain have a lower density and thickness of fibres as well as damage to the elastin . 

sun exposure is one of the main causes of skin ageing. UV rays can damage the DNA in skin cells and penetrate the skin most deeply due to longer wavelengths, being able to reach all the way to the hypodermis layer of the skin. This in premature skin ageing, pigmentation, and, in severe cases, skin cancer. It is highly that you wear a facial sunscreen every day to minimise sun damage. 

6 Different types of non-surgical skin tightening treatments:

Morpheus8 is the latest technology in the market. It combines and Microneedling to reach the deepest layers of the skin (hypodermis), then heat is applied to create micro-injuries in the skin which triggers the body’s healing response to create more collagen and elastin. Read more about Morpheus8

therapy works by transmitting energy waves to heat the deep layers of the skin to collagen production. is the most common protein in your body, levels with age and are slow to . RF therapy encourages the body’s to proteins that improve skin appearance and health. 

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The Jett Plasma Pen has proved to be one of the safest on the market. It works by using plasma energy to target and damage skin cells. This and elastin production, which can improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and scars, resulting in an in skin tone and . The results aren’t instant, Emsculpt however, and can take up to 2-3 months for effect. We must also disclose that this treatment evokes more discomfort than other non-surgical skin treatments. It also more – up to 10 days for the area to heal fully.

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Thermage Flex is the only that is able to rejuvenate collagen levels in all three layers of the skin. It does this by radiofrequency pulses through the skin, allowing more to be produced, and causing pre-existing to and . This smoothes, tightens and contours the skin. There is virtually no downtime, however, some people may experience swelling and redness which within 24 hours.

Thermage Flex is for all skin types and is able to treat a range of areas, including the face (even in the delicate areas such as skin around the eyes), neck, arms, abdomen, love handles, thighs and region. What’s amazing about Thermage Flex is that it only takes 1 session to these results which can last between 1-2 years. 

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uses fractional ablative lasers to skin texture problems, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scarring. It creates tiny ablative dots on the skin, the upper dermis and layer of the skin, whilst leaving the untreated regions unaffected. This causes the untreated regions surrounding the ablative zones to produce and new skin cells healing the zones, skin rejuvenation and an improvement in skin texture. 

IPIXEL is gentle enough to treat all areas of the body, including very sensitive areas around the eyes, neck, chest and hands. This is an extremely safe and effective to combat uneven skin texture and . 

High Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) uses energy to heat layers of the skin. There are 3 used in the face treatment, which penetrate 1.5mm, 3mm and 4.5mm of the skin in order to heat 3 layers of the skin. 

Whilst for treating the body area 4 are used to penetrate 8mm, 10mm, 13mm and 16mm of the skin. 

The heat produced by the ultrasound energy damages the targeted skin cells, causing the body to produce more and elastin, which new and healthy cells to be in order to heal the region. 

Several studies have shown that HIFU significantly skin elasticity 14 weeks after completion. The has been shown to work best on around the jaws, cheeks and mouth areas.

Why consider non-surgical skin tightening?

These have many advantages over procedures: 

How do you know what skin tightening treatment is best for you?

During consultation, our expert practitioners will examine the of the patient’s skin and thoroughly discuss all available skin options with them. The goal is to lead patients to make a choice that will yield the best results for their skin. 

Patients should also bear in mind that often multiple spaced apart for maximum results, with varying prices, and that results are not as ‘instant’ as some procedures, due to the body needing time to increase and elastin levels. They also require upkeep over the years to maintain results, though some last longer than others. Again, all this will be discussed during consultation. 

What are the risks of non-surgical skin tightening?

There are very minimal risks involved with skin tightening. However, some side effects may include redness, swelling, tingling, skin peeling, and perhaps . It is entirely normal for you to these side effects, and they will only take a few days to . 

Does skin tightening hurt?

The of have reported that skin tightening is minimally . Possible from the heat produced and the is present, but the pain quite quickly during the period. 

However, we must that certain techniques are more than others, and it also on the thickness of the patient’s skin and the area receiving . For example, a plasma pen on the eyelids would be more as the skin layer is much than in other parts of the body. 

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