Accent vs. Titan for skin tightening
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 have had a consultation for the Accent laser treatment but i can't say i was too convinced that the results will be particularly good. I've read some information on Titan and feel unsure if this would be a better option.
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unregistered guest
23 Aug 2007
Can I ask where you got the consultation for Accent (can't find it). What did you think about it? How much was the Accent qouted price? THX to you AM!!
unregistered guest
29 Aug 2007
I believe that TITAN is much better in terms of both results and tolerability than any other skin tightening laser application. I perform about 8 procedures a week on patients between 30-60 years old, and see excellent results. If you're not a smoker or sun worshiper, TITAN started at your age can probably be done as a single yearly treatment. This preempts sagging and you may never need surgicl intervention.
unregistered guest
13 Sep 2007
I have similar questions regarding the effectiveness of one of these laser skin tightening procedures versus the LifeStyleLift. Have any of you considered and compared these? Which did you choose and why? How to they compare on results, costs, recovery, etc.
unregistered guest
19 Sep 2007
I've been hearing about the wonders of Fraxel but I'm skeptical since there's no long term statistics to substantiate the claims of no wrinkles and no botox is required after 3-4 treatments. Plus no pain and very little down time. Also it's twice the cost of IPL. Which would you recommend and what is the difference between the two?
unregistered guest
17 Jan 2008
a girlfriend manges a medicalspa and she has tested the accent laser for getting rid of fat. she's really excited about the results. accent laser isn't like the fake roller treatments or skin suctioning techniques. i think accent may work on cellulite. can't say much about titan. i think it compares like thermaege. Ms66.
1432 posts
10 Feb 2008
I have been researching fat technologies and skin tightening technologies for the past ten years. I am a facial plastic surgeon in Los Angeles (Encino), CA. Based on the findings of doctors and nurses whom I trust and have had both treatments, I believe that Accent XL is the best of the treatments (when performed properly). There is a new technology coming out of Israel called Ultrashape that sounds promising. I wait to find out more about it. I have not been impressed with the results or patient satisfaction rate with either Thermage or Titan. Fraxel is a great technology, they have come out with a new Fraxel re:pair that is more aggressive and gets even better results with one treatment. Once again it is new, but worth investigating. If safe and effective it will be one of the greatest innovations in facial plastic surgery over the past 10 years (according to one of its prototype university dermatology professors who announced the technology at the American Academy of Dermatology last week, as well as on NBC's Today Show). Good Luck.
unregistered guest
23 Feb 2008
Ok! Could a profeesional deliniate the difference between, refirme, thermage, Matrix IR, Elos, Titan, Accent. It seems like they are described as the same thing but different technology??? HELP. I am inquiring as a 35 year old with skin laxity under my eyes, resulting in crepey looking skin or a collection of fine wrinkles in the canal from my tear duct to the top of my cheekbone. What would be the best option for eyes???? Please help!
unregistered guest
21 Mar 2008
Hello, My name is Heather and I'm 31 years old. I just had one treatment with the Accent XL in Dallas, Texas on the back of my legs and butt. How long I should wait before my next treatment and what should I be doing between treatments? I really didn't notice any difference and hope I'm not throwing my money away. How do you think the Palomar 1540 Lux Lift and VelaSmooth compare to the Accent XL? Thank you so much!! Heather
1432 posts
21 Mar 2008
Hi Heather, We like for our patients to wait one month between Accent XL treatments. We tell our patients to maintain excellent hydration before and after the treatments. Obviously exercise and a healthy diet(lot's of antioxidants, see Jonny Bowden's "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth") are the absolute best things that you can do for yourself. Once again, I believe that the treatment is operator dependent, so I cannot universally comment on your treatment. It is important for the areas to be heated to a uniformly high enough temperature, followed by a very vigourous (almost painful) massage of the treated area. I have not had experience with Palomar 1540 Lux Lift. The company that manufactures Velasmooth has a new impressive machine called Velashape. I would choose Velashape over Velasmooth. I hope that this is helpful for you.
unregistered guest
24 Mar 2008
So I have done a lot of research on the skin tightening, non surgical alternatives. I have talked with physicians regarding thermage, accent xl, combination IPL and accent XL. All this research just got me more comfused. I am 38 with some beginning jowls and would like some skin tightening, but do not want to waste money. What are your thoughts on accent xl and thermage, do they work, is it work the 3000.00 I am putting into it? thanks for the information.