Skin-tightening Treatments
Non-Invasive Radio Frequency Treatment
Non-invasive radiofrequency treatments can smoothen, tighten and contour skin for an overall younger-looking appearance.
This treatment method uses mono-polar radiofrequency to produce deep bulk heating in the skin and the layers under the skin to produce immediate contraction and tightening of all the tissues.
Results may be seen 3-5 months after the first session when the skin heals and produces collagen and elastin.
Intra-oral Laser Rejuvenation
This treatment method uses a non-ablative Er:YAG laser of wavelength 2940nm applied through a safe handheld device targeting the insides of your cheeks, as well as the inner corners of your lower and upper lips.
This controlled and gentle bulk heating from the inside of your mouth stimulates collagen contraction for overall improvement of skin tautness and elasticity.
Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedling
This treatment method uses the technology of fine sterilized needles with bipolar radiofrequency to tighten the skin, through the stimulation of collagen. It has been shown to strengthen the basement membrane of the skin and reduce the spread of pigmentation to the deeper layers below it.
Certain procedures using this treatment method reduce the superficial blood vessels in the skin, thereby also reducing the stimulatory effects on the pigment cells in melasma. One may see an improvement in texture, pigmentation and redness on the skin after a series of monthly treatments.
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound/Micro Focused Ultrasound
High-intensity ultrasound waves are used to target the layers under the skin called the SMAS(superficial musculoaponeurotic system). It is this layer that is addressed during a surgical facelift. The ultrasound waves are delivered to a specific area of the skin to stimulate collagen production and tighten skin.
Certain HIFU procedures are able to non-invasively lift the eyebrows on the face. HIFU procedures are commonly used to treat patients with heavy sagging lower cheeks and a poorly defined jawline.
Fractional Erbium Glass laser
This is a non-ablative laser that delivers tiny columns of laser into the skin at spaced intervals. These columns of skin get coagulated by the heat from the laser and heal with production of collagen.
New collagen is formed around these laser columns as early as 2 weeks after the treatment and results in gradual improvement in wrinkles and tightening of the skin. The outer layer of the skin, where the laser columns enter the skin, is renewed resulting in an improvement in the colour tone and texture.
