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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD |  |
What is Titan best for treating?
Titan excels in patients with good skin that is starting to become lax. While mainly used on the face, other parts of the body can be successfully treated as well.
Combining Titan with other lasers (the so called 3D treatment) greatly enhances... more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD | |
Should I consider TITAN?
Titan works so it is always worth considering. It is not always the best choice, however, and that needs to be discussed with your plastic surgeon.
In addition, understand also that there is some element of variability in the actual performance... more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD | |
How long do Titan results last?
It is difficult to say exactly how long Titan results last as the procedure has not been around long enough to know the long term duration. Most of my patients, once they achieve the desired result, end up having two or perhaps three treatments... more
| Lori Haney, R.N. |  |
Can I combine Botox with Titan?
Many patients within our practice combine injectable treatment (Botox & fillers) with their laser treatments. Because lasers involve thermal (heat) energy, it is always prudent to perform the laser treatment first, followed by the Botox... more
| Debbie Friant, PA-C |  |
Who is a good candidate for TITAN?
There are variables in the results. My philosophy is that if you don’t see any change at all with one treatment, any improvement, then you’re most likely not the best candidate. Now, results are cumulative, we recommend 3-5 treatments... more
Can I exercise after a skin tightening treatment?
Q: 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 treatment when I went to a consultation. Is this true? It sounded strange to me. more
| Sergey Kalitenko, MD |
What are the best alternatives to a face lift?
With age your skin starts sagging because of collagen and hyaluronic acid loss. The reason: hornone levels decline. Therefore, to lift your sagging skin you have 4 nonsurgical options:
Improve your hormone balance with bioidentical... more
| Sergey Kalitenko, MD |
How can I tighten sagging skin without surgery?
Although many skin tightening procedures have been developed, none of them is perfect. Therefore, we are always looking for new ways to improve skin tone and texture.
The main reason why your skin is sagging is hormone levels decline. The most... more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD | |
How can I avoid loose skin?
The best non-surgical skin tightening on the market today is the Titan laser by Cutera. When combined with other laser treatments that treat different levels of the skin (so called "3D") the results are amazing.
Starting treatments... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
What can I do for loose neck skin?
There are few surgical techniques to correct loose skin around the neck.
1) Liposuction can be used for excess fat.
2) Skin Excision can be performed.
3) Neck Lift in isolation or in combination with a facelift, segmental lift, or smartlift... more
| William A. Portuese, MD |  |
What's the best way to tighten loose skin?
The best way to tighten loose skin is through a comprehensive face/neck lift.
Loose facial skin will also have loose fascial attachments and muscles of the face, specifically in the neck and jowl area. Therefore the skin and its underlying... more
| William A. Portuese, MD | |
How can I tighten loose skin after weight loss?
The only way to tighten loose facial skin after weight loss is to perform a face/neck lift.
After significant weight loss, the skin becomes lax and loose in the jowls, face, and neck. At this point the laxity is significant enough for a... more
| Gary M. Brownstein, M.D. |  |
What's a good way to get rid of flabby arms?
Flabby arms may occurs based on a variety of reasons. Frequently, the “flab” is excess skin and maybe some fat. Some patients may exhibit excess fat.
The “fix” for the problem is related to understanding what is the... more
| Lori Haney, R.N. | |
What should I ask my doctor about laser treatments?
A good starting place is to do your own research on the particular laser or skin care condition that you are seeking treatment for. By educating yourself on the basics, you will be much more prepared in a consultation. Much information is... more
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