Hi all. I had gyno surgery a few years ago and while the results are good (absolutely no fat and gland left), I have some moderate loose skin that’s bad enough to really bother me but probably not enough to warrant any type of skin removal surgery. Do I have any options for treatment?
Answer: Tighten up loose skin for a more defined look by doing Morpheus8 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
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Answer: Tighten up loose skin for a more defined look by doing Morpheus8 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
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November 11, 2019
Answer: Best Treatments for Skin Laxity on the Chest A nonsurgical skin tightening treatment might be the right choice to put the finishing touches on your chest contouring. In my office, we offer both Ultherapy and ThermiTight for this purpose. Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy, while ThermiTight works on radiofrequency technology. Both treatments heat the inner dermal layers to constrict tissue and firm and smooth skin from the inside out. Collagen levels also increase to ensure natural, long-lasting results. Choose an experienced, board-certified dermatologist with expertise in nonsurgical skin tightening to ensure an optimal outcome.
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November 11, 2019
Answer: Best Treatments for Skin Laxity on the Chest A nonsurgical skin tightening treatment might be the right choice to put the finishing touches on your chest contouring. In my office, we offer both Ultherapy and ThermiTight for this purpose. Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy, while ThermiTight works on radiofrequency technology. Both treatments heat the inner dermal layers to constrict tissue and firm and smooth skin from the inside out. Collagen levels also increase to ensure natural, long-lasting results. Choose an experienced, board-certified dermatologist with expertise in nonsurgical skin tightening to ensure an optimal outcome.
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November 4, 2019
Answer: Treatments to Tighten Chest Skin Thank you for your question. For mild skin laxity like yours, I would likely recommend a nonsurgical skin tightening treatment like ThermiTight. This treatment uses radiofrequency energy, delivered deep into the dermal layers, to constrict underlying tissue and firm the surface of the skin. At the same time, the treatment boosts collagen to support the dermal structure, for results that are both natural and long-lasting. ThermiTight uses tiny probes inserted into the skin that deliver the RF energy deeper to achieve more dramatic results. The procedure is done with local anesthetic and recovery time afterward is minimal. You will likely experience some swelling at the treatment site, but it shouldn’t last more than a few days. Make sure you work with an experienced, board-certified dermatologist to ensure you treatment is both safe and successful.
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November 4, 2019
Answer: Treatments to Tighten Chest Skin Thank you for your question. For mild skin laxity like yours, I would likely recommend a nonsurgical skin tightening treatment like ThermiTight. This treatment uses radiofrequency energy, delivered deep into the dermal layers, to constrict underlying tissue and firm the surface of the skin. At the same time, the treatment boosts collagen to support the dermal structure, for results that are both natural and long-lasting. ThermiTight uses tiny probes inserted into the skin that deliver the RF energy deeper to achieve more dramatic results. The procedure is done with local anesthetic and recovery time afterward is minimal. You will likely experience some swelling at the treatment site, but it shouldn’t last more than a few days. Make sure you work with an experienced, board-certified dermatologist to ensure you treatment is both safe and successful.
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October 1, 2019
Answer: Skin rejuvenation along with a healthy lifestyle Skin Rejuvenation can be achieved with skin tightening treatments along with a good skin care regimen. Laser treatments with no down time can usually be an option on most realistic patients any time after the age of 18. It really depends on your skin, sun exposure and genetics. It is best to talk to your surgeon because everybody has different techniques and options with various recovery times. Of course, there are surgical procedures to tighten and lift also. They're obviously more dramatic. I strongly feel that it's very important to have an honest conversation with your surgeon about your particular situation, lifestyle, work environment and specifically which procedures you're having done so that you both have the most honest answer about your recovery and are realistic with expectations and results. Surgery is not for everyone. In today's day and age, there are many nonsurgical options to consider and laser is the most dramatic result usually. I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of facelifts but also offers all the nonsurgical options such as injectables and laser treatments. Go over your concerns with them and make sure above all, you walk out of there with several options and an idea of the pros and cons to each of them as well as realistic expectations. I hope this helps and wish you all the best in your surgery and event. If it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right.
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October 1, 2019
Answer: Skin rejuvenation along with a healthy lifestyle Skin Rejuvenation can be achieved with skin tightening treatments along with a good skin care regimen. Laser treatments with no down time can usually be an option on most realistic patients any time after the age of 18. It really depends on your skin, sun exposure and genetics. It is best to talk to your surgeon because everybody has different techniques and options with various recovery times. Of course, there are surgical procedures to tighten and lift also. They're obviously more dramatic. I strongly feel that it's very important to have an honest conversation with your surgeon about your particular situation, lifestyle, work environment and specifically which procedures you're having done so that you both have the most honest answer about your recovery and are realistic with expectations and results. Surgery is not for everyone. In today's day and age, there are many nonsurgical options to consider and laser is the most dramatic result usually. I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of facelifts but also offers all the nonsurgical options such as injectables and laser treatments. Go over your concerns with them and make sure above all, you walk out of there with several options and an idea of the pros and cons to each of them as well as realistic expectations. I hope this helps and wish you all the best in your surgery and event. If it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right.
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September 25, 2019
Answer: Ultherapy Non-Surgical Ultrasound Skin Tightening -- add Lasers, Radiofrequency, Sculptra, Microneedling/PRP A combination approach would give the most improvement with Ultherapy. I recommend Ultherapy with radiofrequency treatments, lasers, microneedling/PRP, and/or Sculptra to get increased collagen, tightening and improved skin tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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September 25, 2019
Answer: Ultherapy Non-Surgical Ultrasound Skin Tightening -- add Lasers, Radiofrequency, Sculptra, Microneedling/PRP A combination approach would give the most improvement with Ultherapy. I recommend Ultherapy with radiofrequency treatments, lasers, microneedling/PRP, and/or Sculptra to get increased collagen, tightening and improved skin tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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