Does the gentle max pro do anything for skin tightening?

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I’m looking into a place that uses the gentle max pro for skin tightening, the same laser that is used for laser hair removal. Does this work at all?

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

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The appropriate tool for skin tightening will vary depending on the area to be treated as well as the degree of laxity.  Sometimes with mild laxity less aggressive treatments are effective.  Sometimes the skin laxity is to a degree where excision is the best recommendation.  Begin by visiting a board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss your concerns and learn more.

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