I am unhappy with recent injections in my cheeks. The doctor encourages the use of the skin tight laser, I believe TITAN, to "soften" the filler. I'm told it can be softely molded to reduce the uneveness I have. Are there risks? Will this help?
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February 6, 2012
Answer: This is NOT what you want to do - seek a second opinion by a board certified cosmetic surgeon!
Some patients may experience temporary side effects after treatments with TITAN skin tightening ,including warm or sensitive skin, a change in skin color, and localized bruising. In our experience, none of these have been found to be true and infrared is unlikely to cause...
Titan is a technology that has no role in your situation. It would make zero difference in what you have. Only surgery can improve the extra skin in the upper eyelid.
That being said, you appear to be young and seem to be quite perfectionistic. No matter what is done, you may be the kind of...
This is a great question asked by many people. I recommend waiting at least two weeks post fillers before having any type of laser treatment. In short, studies have shown that the heat does not penetrate deep enough to melt fillers.
