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Crepey wrinkles on legs above knee and upper arms. Accent RF? (Photo)

Looking for the best non-surgical treatment. How about Accent RF? I don't expect to get rid of them entirely but maybe turn the clock back a few years. I am 62 years old, in good health and otherwise fairly fit.

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Accent RF

October 28th, 2016
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Radiofrequency skin tightening has advanced a lot the last several years. It can be used in the thigh area. Results would depend on how much skin looseness is present, and overall health of the skin - and operator skill.

See a physician in your area that has experience with radiofrequency procedures like Accent. It may be an option for you, but other therapies might help as well.

Derek Norcom, MD


Portland Physician
4.9 out of 5 stars 13 reviews

October 28th, 2016

Accent RF

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Radiofrequency skin tightening has advanced a lot the last several years. It can be used in the thigh area. Results would depend on how much skin looseness is present, and overall health of the skin - and operator skill.

See a physician in your area that has experience with radiofrequency procedures like Accent. It may be an option for you, but other therapies might help as well.


Portland Physician

V-shape laser tightens skin

July 1st, 2016
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The V-shape laser (formerly Accent) does a great job tightening skin in the right hands.  It can certainly be used on the upper arms and the legs.  Using the different modalities Unibody and bipolar combined, the skin can be firmed and crepey texture reduced.  It may take 6 or more treatments to achieve your desired results.  Good luck.
Marilyn Pelias, MD

Marilyn Pelias, MD
New Orleans General Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 15 reviews

July 1st, 2016

V-shape laser tightens skin

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The V-shape laser (formerly Accent) does a great job tightening skin in the right hands.  It can certainly be used on the upper arms and the legs.  Using the different modalities Unibody and bipolar combined, the skin can be firmed and crepey texture reduced.  It may take 6 or more treatments to achieve your desired results.  Good luck.

Marilyn Pelias, MD
New Orleans General Surgeon

Upper arms crapey skin

May 4th, 2016
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It sounds like you have realistic expectations and could really benefit from (1) carbon dioxide fractionated resurfacing and/or (2) ultherapy.  Ultherapy would be off-label there, so you would want to make sure your provider had experience and felt comfortable with the anatomy and depth of treatment.  Fractionated CO2 laser would be simple, although off the head and neck, I always recommend 2-3 treatments for best results.  Laser would also require some downtime while things are healing back up and is best done in the months with shorter days and cooler temps.  Good luck!

Web reference: http://www.swanndermatology.com/services/2015/7/10/laser-treatments

Michael H. Swann, MD
May 4th, 2016

Upper arms crapey skin

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It sounds like you have realistic expectations and could really benefit from (1) carbon dioxide fractionated resurfacing and/or (2) ultherapy.  Ultherapy would be off-label there, so you would want to make sure your provider had experience and felt comfortable with the anatomy and depth of treatment.  Fractionated CO2 laser would be simple, although off the head and neck, I always recommend 2-3 treatments for best results.  Laser would also require some downtime while things are healing back up and is best done in the months with shorter days and cooler temps.  Good luck!

Learn more: http://www.swanndermatology.com/services/2015/7/10/laser-treatments

Michael H. Swann, MD

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