Tightening loose facial and body skin

What really works to get rid of loose skin--body and face. Is it a body lift or can laser treatment work to tighten things up again? Thx Much!

2 answers to “Tightening loose facial and body skin”

A: When addressing "loose skin" of the face it is important...

Kamran Jafri, MD

When addressing "loose skin" of the face it is important to address the issue from both a "quantity" perspective as well as a "quality" perspective. Lets us first discuss "quantity".  As we age we lose volume in our face (primarily fat).  As a result skin can... more

A: The best way to tighten loose skin is through a...

William Portuese, MD

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 structures must be tightened to achieve long-lasting results... more

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