Los Angeles ReFirme doctors
 |
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
20072 SW Birch St Suite 110, Newport Beach |
1 answer | |
 |
George Sun, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
624 West Duarte Road Suite 102 , Arcadia |
1 answer | |
 |
Lisa Benest, MD
Burbank Dermatologist
1624 W Olive Ave Ste B, Burbank |
||
 |
Daniel J. Casper, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Suite 407 10 Congress Street, Pasadena |
||
 |
Sanjay Grover MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
360 San Miguel Drive Suite 507, Newport Beach |
Recent Answers
Refirme was advertised in my local newspaper by a medi-spa for facial tightenig...will it work? what is refirme? a laser?
The major categories of skin tigtening devices worldwide involve heat generation to stimulate collagen reorganization and regrowth. As such, there are primiarlly three technologies: electrical, light, and ultrasound. ReFirme is a technology combining bidrectional electrical radiofrequency and infrared light.
Uses of ReFirme in our experience:
- thin skin areas of face such as crow's feet, forehead, and the lower neck
- individuals sensitive to the high heat sensation of alternative technology such as Thermage
- combination with other technology to enhance addtional skin tightening
Protocol
- multiple sessions are usually required
I have lost a lot of weight after Gastric Bypass surgery. The lower half of my face is saggy, especially under my chin. I don't want any invasive procedures and am considering having ReFirme treatments. I know it won't be as good as surgery, but can I expect some tightening of the skin?
Three items contribute to the neck sagginess in this area: skin, fat, and muscle. If you have little amount of fat, no muscle bands and only skin. Skin firming techniques will help you a lot. If fat or muscle bands are present then you will benefit from lipo and muscle plication. Hope that helps!