How do I determine the correct laser for skin tightening?

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I am in my mid-30s and have very faint laxity in the lower face. The woman who does my Sculptra says I don't have jowls but I can see them developing/. I'm already doing Sculptra but want to experiment with lasers to tighten my skin WITHOUT losing fat. Eventually I plan on a face lift but I'm not there yet. However I am overwhelmed by choice. Should I do RF micro needling? Ultherapy? Skintyte? I have consulted but docs tend to just recommend the technology they have in office.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Brandon Richland, MD · Answer

Hi there, thank you for your question.There are quite a few to choose from now, and yes, most offices are going to promote whatever device they have to offer. I would suggest researching multiple devices on your own, look at before and after photos, read up on clinical studies, and consult with various practices/providers and ask to see their results. Best of luck!

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