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Is Titan skin tightening right for me?

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August 24, 2007

Candidates for Titan skin tightening

David Goldberg, M.D.
David Goldberg, M.D.
Board Certified
Dermatologist

The best Titan candidates are those who want to tighten abdominal, knee, arm or elbow skin. This technology is not meant to replace a more aggressive surgical procedure but rather, is an ideal alternative for a younger person just beginning to see hanging skin on the body. The treatment can be performed at lunchtime and following, a patient can return to normal activities. Periodic touch-up procedures are required.

In addition, the treatment can be combined with fillers and Botox injections, as well as other non-invasive laser procedures.

Titan is not a substitute for a tummy tuck or similarly invasive procedure. Those who need or expect very dramatic results are not the ideal candidates for Titan.

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August 20, 2007

When Titan skin tightening gives the most benefits

Eric Berger, MD
Eric Berger, MD

My favorite laser is the Titan.  It is used to tighten skin on the face, neck, tummy and thighs with very little discomfort and excellent results. Titan selectively heats the dermis to stimulate collagen production. It’s like kicking the fibroblasts into overdrive and strengthening the ssential support structures of the skin.

  • If women 30-40 years old started having a single, yearly face and neck Titan treatment, they may postpone a real facelift for decades... even forever.
    • Women in their 50s and 60s who have fairly good skin tone can see remarkable results after 3 treatments, spaced a month apart, and then plan on a yearly touch-up procedure.
  • New mommys should consider Titan to tighten up the abdominal skin after delivery. You will need to lose the weight on your own, but Titan can diminish the unsightly creases and folds that remain after weight loss. Carrying a baby and a few liters of fluid in your tummy for 9 months need not have awful cosmetic consequences.

In my opinion, Thermage is a very poor alternative to Titan. There is more than adaquate documentation that Titan is far more effective, and Thermage hurts. Not discomfort...pain.

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