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Write a review My jowls are dropping along with my other facial features. ARRGH! Can you suggest some skin tightening procedures that don't require going under...
Rather than get face lift i would prefer a nonsurgical treatment. what do the doctors say works best for sag in jowls and loose neck skin.
What really works to get rid of loose skin--body and face. Is it a body lift or can laser treatment work to tighten things up again? Thx Much!
I'm 39 and I'm considering have a skin tightening treatment and wondered if anyone has done any research into which treatment is the most effective. I...
I'm attempting to get an answer with respect to how long the skin tightening effect of either Total FX (Active FX + Deep FX) and/or Fraxel Repair...
I've lost a lot of weight. How can I get rid of the excess loose skin on my face and the sagging skin on my body?
A facial plastic surgeon told me that doing facial exercises was a waste of time & for "crazy people". according to him theres no...
In my early 50s with drooping facial features. pray that someone tells me that a non surgery face lift is available -- alternative that doesnt...
After lots of research I am really confused about Accent Xl( By Alma) and Refirm (by Elos/Syneron ). I mean they both use RF and although Accent...
I am a mother of 4 children. I had my first child at the age of 16. I was told that because of my young age my skin stretched a lot, hence all the...
I have an olive complexion can I use either the Titan Laser or the Thermage laser treatment - also, which one is more effective for facial skin...
What procedures or what creams help to restore some plumpness to the chest & decollete area that has been wrinkled due to sun damage??
I have a lot of skin laxity in my cheeks, and I am wondering what I can do about it. Thank you, Triss.
I heard that is a new skin tightening treatment being used in Europe that is non-surgical AND is not a laser treatment. I'm curious... if it's...
What homemade remedies can be used for tightening the skin? I heard egg whites work.
I only have 2 wrinkles around the mouth and 1-2 on forehead. What I do have is facial sagging especially around the nasolabial fold. What is best for...
I lost a lot of weight after sticking to a diet and getting more active after having a baby. what i am left with is lots of loose skin around my...
How does it compare to Thermage?
I am 47 and would like to have laser treatment to firm my skin and achieve a natural look. What is the best brand of laser for skin tightening - I...
I used to have triceps, now I have wings of saggy arm flab that won't go away. I've been trying to tone this area for months with no results,...
What can I do for the sagging skin on my neck?
Cleo face exercising ad seemed promising. I would like to find out if any one has used the cleo facial excerciser and what they thought.
Hi, I am 5'7" and weigh 124 lbs. I have not gained or lost more than 2-5 lbs over the past 20 years. I exercise religiously but don't follow a...
I've had Restylane in my nasolabials, and my MD is suggesting more filler to plump out my jowls. I fear looking like a chipmunk. Are lasers...
I have had 3 c sections and i have a lot of loose skin in my tummy what could work 4 me?
A doctor in India, Dr. Vijay Sharma states in a news story that Botox is a fraud.
He is quoted as saying “In the case of frequent use, the...
What would you recommend?
1) suture suspension midface lift
2) the deep plane mid face lift?
Is the deep plane mid face lift really better? I have to...
I had the contour thread lift about 3 yrs ago, and just heard that procedure is no longer done. What's happening?
I was at my dermetologist yesterday...
I have skin that is beginning to hang on my legs. I am 68, very athletic and in pretty good shape. My dermatologist said that I would be a very...
I am considering getting a tummy tuck, but I am concerned about the lengthy and painful recovery. My problem is not a belly bulge or loose abdominal...
How long does the Lifestyle Lift last?
I just recently lost about 45 pounds and I noticed that I have minimal sagging and stretch marks on my arms. I inquired to a plastic surgeon about...
I had Gastric bypass surgery about 8 years ago and lost 100lbs. Since then, I’ve experienced “loose skin”…EVERYWHERE!! I hate...
Has anyone here tried any of Dr. Perricone's skin care? I just purchased 3 items from his neuropeptide skin firming line.
I am really not enjoying how my face sags. i am only 46 and already seeing more sagging then my mother had at age 55! is this correctable at my age?...
I just had a baby 5 months ago and I was wondering how do I tone my stomach and get rid of my sagging stomach without cosmetic surgery. J. Roanoke...
What pro-active steps can I take to avoid getting sagging skin later in life?
I am 23 and I have a 3-year-old child. I work out every day burning at least 900 calories and still have a flabby loose stomach full of stretchmarks....
I had a baby 5 months ago and have been exercising and eating well. I lost the 33 lbs of baby weight in 3 months and am back to 120 lbs and I am 5'1....
I am over 55, with poor genes, and a lot of sagging on my body (arms, legs, butt, etc.) I don't want the scars of an arm lift, but I would be...
Is there anything out there to help this problem? I hate when I wear shorts or a skirt and look down at my sagging skin on my knees. Is there anyway...
Please describe the important similarities and differences of ReFirme, Thermage and Titan as skin tightening treatments. Is one better than the other...
I had a lower and upper Blepharoplasty 8 years ago. I was very happy amazed with the results, but now, I look bad due to under eye bags again. Upper...
I had my daughter a little over 2 years ago. Afterwards, my body pretty much bounced back. One of the only issues I have is minimal loose skin...
Can you exercise after a skin tightening treatment on your butt & thighs?
I was told I could not exercise or "sweat" after I have this...
Is there a procedure to remove excess armpit skin? I'm not overweight yet I find that as I'm getting older, the skin in my underarm or armpit is...
I am considering Refirme. I am 42 yo and want to start taking care of the little changes that are starting. Does Refirme works to help tighten skin? ...
Help! I am approaching 50 and have lost my waist. I have always had a pretty flat stomach, now I have this waist roll and tummy pooch along with...
Is it possible to get a sharper/tighter jawline without the the need for general anesthesia? Can it be done using only a local anesthetic?
Are the home "facelift" or skin tightening devices like the Tua Viso or Nuskin Galvanic Spa system a waste of time? Can they deliver...
After liposuction on my upper and lower abs, I now have loose skin on my upper abs that fold over my belly button. It's not a thin fold, almost a...
I am 31 years old and am starting to show some very minor hooding/excess skin on my upper eyelids (and a bit of excess skin on the lowers).I don't...
How can I tighten loose skin after pregnancy?
Can you recommend which is better between Refirme, Aluma or Fraxel? Are there any other recommendations?
What is "best" treatment for drooping jowls and neck, 3 years post SMAS Face Lift and platysma plication?
For the goal of obtaining long...
I desperately want to do something about my horrible neck bands. I had a liposuction a couple of years ago, at age 38, but no tightening and the neck...
I'm wondering if I would have good results with a non-surgical method of tightening wrinkly abdominal skin? I am a mother of four children all born...
How does the Lux Deep IR skin tightening treatment compare with the Thermage skin tightening? Which one is better for tightening loose skin on...
I've had three children. Although I've been at my pre-pregnancy weight for years now, I still have loose, wrinkled skin under my navel. I've read up...
I have had 2 children and I am only 27. I really want to look better than I do, but I don't want to go under the knife. Are there any non surgical...
I'm a 45-year-old man. I'm having crepey skin on the front of my neck. What's the best way to tighten it up and smoothen it out? Thermage? Laser...
My jowls are sagging and it makes me look sad all the time. I am 60 yrs. old and would just like to get this fix. How does that work? What can and...
I have lost the elasticity in my upper thighs, making it look like I have a terrible case of cellulite (confirmed by several cellulite experts). I...
My most bothersome issues involve my large tear troughs and the chicken-skin look on the skin below my eyes. I first tried chemical peels (2) with no...
I was wondering if Infrared Light Skin Tightening can be harmful on the skin in the long run. I understand that the results last for about a year...
What steps can I take to prevent loose skin in the future? I am only 26, however my mother's family ages with very saggy skin. Are there any...
I don't need an Arm Lift. The skin is perfectly fine on both arms and on my left armpit. The problem is on my right armpit that has skin that hangs...
I have swelling on my top cheek, under my eyes. I think it's called malar bags. I would like to know what would be best non-surgical treatment for it....
I have loose skin on my stomach but not so much. It was caused by pregnancy and my belly skin is starting to wrinkle. What can I do? I have 3 kids. I...
I am a very youngish 70 years old and am not happy with the wrinkles on my face and around my eyes, and the sagging on my neck. My skin is light with...
I have skin laxity in my thighs and stomach and wondered if there are any exercises you can do to help with this. Thank you.
Lisa
On rachel ray i saw a new procedure for facial skin firming that gets rid of wrinkles without surgery. should i wait a while before trying new...
I have sagging skin and wrinkle just above my knees. Can something be done about that? Thanks!
I am 48 years old and I've always had pretty apparent nasolabial folds, and over the last 5-6 years a less chiseled chin. I'm not, however, overweight...
I had a traditional facelift and lower eyelid surgery 6 years ago. Since then I tried Thermage with minor improvements. Two years ago, I tried...
I saw a surgeon the other day, and he recommends an Extended Temporalplasty. I am 54, female. He said he would make an incision on the temple (hair...
I'm 20 with overall good skin except for some minor hyperpigmentation from old acne. However, I do have some sagging from my rapid weight loss. I have...
I am in the process of losing a lot of weight in an unhealthy and pretty unmanagable way.
About 5-10 pounds a week for the past 2 months. I am being...
Do tightening exercises using a band in your mouth or stretching your face last to tighten jaw line and facial lines?
I am young and my facial skin is not saggy. There is much excess though if I pull it out. How do i get rid of this skin? I am now 22 and a senior in...
Which between Obagi Blue, FotofacialRF, and PhotoDynamic Therapy with IPL is better for skin tightening and building collagen? I am not ready for a...
Which skin tightening treatments work best for the body (e.g. the abdomen and the legs)?
I'm a 28-year-old female, and I have problems with my eyes. The whites of my eyes are showing, with hollow skeleton-looking upper eyelid from a bad...
I'm a 41-year-old woman with fairly good skin, but I have slightly sagging jowls. Is surgery the only skin tightening option for this?
How do I tighten sagging skin behind the lower end of my behind? I am 54 years old and the area around the upper back of my thighs like the lower...
I had tumescent lipo to the upper/lower abs, back, hips, flanks and inner/outer thighs about 10 weeks ago with fantastic results (4500 ccs removed)....
I had a baby at the end of April. During my pregnancy, I developed toxemia, became very swollen and gained even more weight. I gained a total of 75...
Is there anything coming down the pike that will tighten or remove excess skin without the giant scar? I don't need Liposuction. I might...
I am mid 40's who is Asian and have dark skin. I would like to tighten the skin and improve elasticity. Could you please suggest me the best...
Is there any truth to the ChemLift chemical face lift product (it is on You tube)? Thanks so much!
I recently had to have an upper denture, and I have noticed that my mouth and chin area are sagging a little more that they were before. Is there...
I'm interested in non-surgical skin tightening for the face (cheeks, nasolabial folds, incipient jowls, and oral commissures), eyes, and belly. The...
I am experiencing sagging in my face and neck at 35. I have been to several doctors for options. I have been told I need a face lift but that I am...
I'm 52 year old and just lost 60lbs on a diet program. I now have skin hanging on my abdomen and upper arms and I did walk and use resistance bands...
I am 24 years old. I have these strange neck lines and fat on my neck. It bulges out and people say it's because I have a short neck. I want to get...
I lost about 100 pounds, but now my breast skin is sagging. Is there any way to correct this with and without surgery?
Is it possible to have a laser neck surgery to tighten skin, as I have a bit of a double chin happening? I am 52 this year but have very good skin for...
I'm 19 years old, and over the past two years I've lost 90 pounds through diet and exercise, great, but I have loose skin on my thighs ...but I...
I am only 20 but over the past year, I’ve developed deep lines that go from the corner of my eyes and extend down to my cheeks. They make me...
I'm 52 years old. My skin's started to look saggy, specially around my chin and jaw line. Is there any non-surgical treatments to tighten my skin? How...
I'm in general good health, began an aggressive weight loss program a few weeks ago. Does the speed of weight loss effect how much the skin sags? If...
Other than a lower eyelid lift, chemical peel, and laser treatments, what are other treatments for wrinkly and loose under eye skin?
The skin under my chin is starting to sag. Is there a filler used to tighten sagging skin under chin?
Hi, I have tried Fraxel and Refirme to combat sagging skin and to improve crepey skin. Neither have worked very well for me. Which laser is most...
Has anyone heard of Tripollar tightening RF device? Does it work? I have to order from Europe because it is pretty cutting edge and not available here...
I just turned 40 and I want to know which radio-frequency machine do you recommend for tightening facial skin? I have heard of treatments like...
I'm not sure about the options for me. I'm 37, mother to 2 year old full term twins (c-section). I was a size 0 fitness instructor before I got...
I have had 2 children. I have lost the baby weight and look good standing. When bending foward, the skin is loose and my breasts hang. How do I fix this?
I'm 26 and have had 3 children, my first at only 15 years of age. I have horrible stretch marks on my belly and upper/inner thighs, some sagging and...
I had a hysterectomy about 2 years ago. Since then, my skin has started to sag. Before this I looked very young at 52. What can I do?
I noticed I have a sagging jaw line since weight gain and loss. Is surgery the only option or are there alternative treatments or exercises to make it...
I am 55 years old have sagging skin beneath my eyes, broken capillaries, and skin in downturned at my lips. What's the best treatment for me?
I am interested in any type of laser or possible creams. This is mild skin tightening for aesthetic reasons. My skin is just starting to become lax,...
Do facial exercise machines like Facemaster work to tone face/jowl area?
I am 33 years old and my weight has fluctuated since childhood. I have been at my goal weight since my 20's but now after 2 pregnancies, I have lost...
It's full of acne and sun scars. It's strength and texture is so bad. It's so greasy. Healing and repair rate is low. I am just 25. What's really...
Can the extra skin be removed from the sides of the body? I already had a Mini tummy tuck, but I still have extra skin on my sides that dimples and...
Is there a procedure that will tighten the skin slightly? I am 47.
I'm 34 and have noticed sagging chin, slight turkey neck, vertical neck lines, and crepiness the past 2 years. I'm very self-conscious about it. I...
A friend told me about a new treatment that doesn't cause much pain: Pelleve for skin tightening. Does it work and if so, what should I expect in...
I am 20 years old. I have acne scars and my skin is so loose, and it gets wrinkles eventually! I look 32 now. What can be done about this?
I'm trying to decide between Fraxel Restore, Fraxel Repair, CO2 Laser, Thermage, or Titan. I'm trying to tighten up the areas around my lower face...
I have good skin for a 53-year-old, and in the past, have had Botox around eyes and forehead, and filler in nasolabial folds. With the downturn in...
Has anyone had Laser Treatment (not Titan or Thermage) for skin tightening of the upper inner arm (I have loose skin there)?If so, what were the...
Thank you very much for your answers to my previous question! I really don't want bigger vertical or horizontal scars. Is there other option to get...
I want to know the pros and cons of both treatments.
I'm a healthy 35 year old male who had Liposuction on the face and neck/buccal pad fat excision 3 years ago and the results were good.
Now, I still...
I had Gynecomastia surgery about 14 yrs ago. The left pec has not tightened enough. From the side of the pec to the nipple looks like a smaller...
Do lasers that claim to tighten skin (Matrix RF etc.) really work for mild tightening?
I thought the weakened muscles under your skin was the reason...
I'm nearly finished with a 6 course treatment of Aluma for tightening and IPL for redness and pigment, but not seeing any changes. I want my skin...
Has any doctor tried or heard much about the Pelleve Wrinkle Treatment system? I saw that it was approved by the FDA in May 09. I'm guessing...
I have some loose skin on my stomach after having my son. I was just wondering, are any creams that I can use to tighten my skin? I really don't want...
I have a small face with high cheekbones, I don’t have wrinkles but have noticed my face is sagging a little and to me it’s noticeable...
Are there any treatments for skin tightening of the buttocks? I'd really like to find a procedure that will help me firm up my rear end! Thx :)
I can't seem to get a picture or any info about ContrAge other than from the company itself, no real people have commented...
I had a baby at 17 through c-section and I'm African American. Now I'm 21 and my stomach is darker than my whole body, and I still have bad stretch...
The fastest and most beneficial and safe. I'm using a cream with arbutin complex just want to know where I can get the best results.
I am 44 and have slight jowls and sagging in the lower half of my face. A beautician recommended three sessions with the medical dermaroller to...
I had a really large hump removed from my nose, and the skin around my nose is no longer as tight as it used to be. What can I do to tighten it? My...
I have very mild fine lines under my left eye. I want to have skin tightening to get rid of it. But doctor told me he won't do any laser treatment on...
Can lasers with RF actually sometimes "melt" the existing fat in your face? I would hate to look older after such a procedure because I had...
I am 71 years old, but I do not have heavy wrinkles or lines, but my skin sags and looks like an orange peel. I don't need to look 50 or 60, I just...
I have used photolight therapy, Chemical peels and Obaji decollette treatment with only minimal results. I'm only 45 and have to cover this area as...
I am only 30, but sun damage and genetics, coupled with fluctuating weight, have caused some laxity in my facial skin. I am trying to choose between...
I have had a droopy eyelid since I was born. Because I dont want to have surgery, I am looking for a cream that will tighten and lift my upper eye lid...
I've had three children in 4 years, the last one 6 months ago. I can handle the stretch marks (when compared to the scar a full Tummy tuck would give)...
Any advice on how to get rid of white stretch marks and minor sagging skin around my stomach?
Is there a surgery for removing loose, crepey skin on upper arms? Have seen it done on Discovery Health. Do you recommend it?
What is the best way to tighten up loose skin: face creams or procedures?
I am considering doing a series of refirme treatments. My doctor said results only last about 6 months. Is there another safe alternative that will...
I am almost 44 years old and a smoker. I don't have wrinkling yet around the eyes but I have noticed a loss of elasticity in the lower area of my face...
I need a reality check. I gained a lot of weight during my 1st pregnancy and since losing it, my skin elasticity is less than desirable. I need an...
What are the best treatments or ways for retaining skin elasticity on your face and neck?
Thank you, Toni
I am a 51 year old female diabetic, hypertensive, and a smoker (15 per day). How can I stop or improve neck skin laxity?
Are there any good non-surgical procedure for body skin tightening? Just lax skin, not fat removal. I would not mind doing it every 6 months, if it...
Will there ever be an alternative to surgical intervention for minor neck skin tightening and jowl reduction? One that works consistently?
It seems ...
I have crepey skin on my thighs and knees. What can be done to permanently remove this? I'm 63, active, moderately thin, and in good health. Is...
I am 43 years old and although the rest of me is aging quite normally, the skin on my upper legs is saggy and thin and appears much older. I am not...
I saw this product Dermyn in my health food store and wonder if it really works. I also want to know if it is safe to use around the eyelid area?
Is there a product that really tightens skin? What if I lose enough weight so that the skin just tightens around the breast? Is that possible? I have...
I want to tighten my jawline in the most noninvasive least expensive way. What are my options?
Hi! I had a lower Facelift about 8 years ago. I have been very happy except for my neck. I have loose skin, muscles all fine. It's just the loose skin...
What option would be best for my excess neck problem? I had breast cancer. I did chemo and had steroids, which really puffed me up. This has caused...
I hade a Tummy Tuck a month ago and as I realize, it takes several months to see the final results, but my skin is still very saggy and wrinkly. I had...
I am looking at treatment for extra abdominal skin. I have 2 children 1 of which was born via c-section. I am 5'4" tall and and I weight 130lbs...
After having my daughter I have some loose skin below my belly button. Its not bad enough to need a Tummy Tuck but I would consider a procedure to...
I am beginning to see the skin elasticity in my neck loose its youth. Are there any creams, ointments or meds that can reverse this? I dont have the...
I'm a twenty year old female who lost about 25 lbs a few years ago, but since I'm only 5'2", the result overall has been very dramatic. So I have...
I have recently lost 60 lbs and notice the skin on my face and neck is saggy. Can I expect it to tighten up over time or will I need surgical...
Do lasers that claim to tighten skin (Matrix RF etc.) really work for mild tightening? I thought the weakened muscles under your skin was the reason...
Hi! I am a 24 year old female. I've started to notice that my jaw is not as firm as it used to be. I think because I gained a lot of weight during...
Are there non-invasive procedures available for sagging jowls or neck? If so, what is the cost and healing time? I'm looking for results that...
I am a 48-year-old Caucasian woman. I lost about 25 pounds last year, and since then, I have noticed a little sagging around my nose and mouth. It...
I had a c-section over 2 years ago, and excercise has not helped tighten the skin at all. A tummy tuck is a little too expensive. Will laser skin...
My facial skin has been stretched from using a clay mask that completely dried and pulled the skin. Now, my pores have been stretched out and are very...
I'm a 44 yr old male with good facial skin except the skin under both of my eyes are alittle loose. When I touch the skin under my eyes it doesn't...
