Titan has no effect on the surface wrinkles and aging changes on the skin around the eyes. Titan is an infrared skin tightening machine, not a laser, and only heats the very deep part of the skin to cause a slight tightening. Titan is used on the cheeks and neck but cannot be used around the eyes. Active FX is... more
Can Titan work for my skin if Active FX did not?
I've read here that Active FX produces much better results than Titan. I had Active FX (two months ago) and had very little results around eyes, none on lower face. I was considering Titan, yet after reading the info here, it seems I would have even less results with Titan.
I thought perhaps the type of laser made the difference and the Active FX Laser just wasn't good for me. I was thinking that the Titan laser may be more suited to my skin? Is this possible, or if Active FX was not effective, can I assume Titan will not be effective as well? I am 51 years old and I'm also using Obagi system with Tretinoin.
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2 posts
16 Feb 2009
What should a person do it the doctor says he'll do it again, at higher settings, but you have to pay again? Other than not use this doctor for any other services or recommend him to others, what can be done? I guess there are so many baby boomers waiting in line for these procedures that some doctors don't care if one isn't satisfied. Do they realize that it's not just one patient, but all those potential patients the unsatisfied person tells that he'll lose?
81 posts
6 Feb 2009
I agree with Dr. Shaw. If you did not see any results from the Active FX is was likely because the setting were too low. Normally with the FX procedure there is fairly considerable tighten seen. I have used both devices for several years and found the Active FX to be much more effective and consistent. If you do decide to try infrared light (Titan) expect a max of about 10% tightening after three treatments which will last you about 18 months.
52 posts
5 Feb 2009
I would like to know the kind of settings that were used with the Active FX. I suspect that they were not high enough. I will be very surprised if Titan can produce the kind of results that you are looking for.
92 posts
8 Feb 2009
Different Lasers seem to work better for some than for others. It is impossible to know in advance what the end result will be. I am sorry you did not get the results you desired with the Active FX. In my office we use Titan combined with Laser Genesis (both Cutera) around the eyes to lift brows and tighten skin. We get some very nice results this way with no discomfort at all. I would suggest you get a consultation with an office experienced in this combination approach. Of course, ask to see their Before and Afters. Good luck !