What is available for skin tightening on the arms, chest and face? (Photo)

It really depends on the degree of tightening you are wanting. For mild to moderate tightening you may be a candidate for Morpheus8. This treatment combines microneedling with RF technology to address overall skin tone and texture. Three treatment sessions are recommended for optimal results. For moderate to severe skin laxity you would be a better candidate for excision. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation and personalized recommendations.

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