I am 47 and would like to have laser treatment to firm my skin and achieve a natural look. What is the best brand of laser for skin tightening - I have heard of Alluma and Accent?
Answer: Deep Skin Tightening and non-ablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing is best Dear lfurnari, There are many skin tigthtening machines, the best are Thermage, LuxIR Deep, Titan, and Refirme in my opinion. They all achieve at best 20% tightening of the skin, and in my experience (4 years) I have to show patients before and after pictures for them to see the results-most are disappointed. A face lift will give you a much better and immediately visible result. However if you are adamant about trying non-surgical skin tightening, newer data suggest that results are improved by combination therapy with non-ablative fractional laser skin resurfacing. The skin tightening machines work deeply, at 1000 to 2000 microns deep in the skin and cause the skin to tighten. The non-ablative laser resurfacing works from 200 to 1000 microns deep and adds both a skin plumping and skin tightening component. I use a combination of the LuxIR Deep and the Lux1540 non-ablative laser and have been very happy with the results of the combined technique.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Deep Skin Tightening and non-ablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing is best Dear lfurnari, There are many skin tigthtening machines, the best are Thermage, LuxIR Deep, Titan, and Refirme in my opinion. They all achieve at best 20% tightening of the skin, and in my experience (4 years) I have to show patients before and after pictures for them to see the results-most are disappointed. A face lift will give you a much better and immediately visible result. However if you are adamant about trying non-surgical skin tightening, newer data suggest that results are improved by combination therapy with non-ablative fractional laser skin resurfacing. The skin tightening machines work deeply, at 1000 to 2000 microns deep in the skin and cause the skin to tighten. The non-ablative laser resurfacing works from 200 to 1000 microns deep and adds both a skin plumping and skin tightening component. I use a combination of the LuxIR Deep and the Lux1540 non-ablative laser and have been very happy with the results of the combined technique.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Morpheus8 is a great option for skin tightening using a combination of microneedling and radio frequency 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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CONTACT NOW Answer: Morpheus8 is a great option for skin tightening using a combination of microneedling and radio frequency 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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April 3, 2019
Answer: Best laser for skin tightening There are several on the market and they achieve different types of skin tightening. If you have a heavier face and neck, usually ultherapy is a better option to tighten and lift tissue. If you have a thin face with thin skin, fractionated CO2 laser does a great job of increasing collagen production, improving lines and wrinkles and improving brown spots. If brown spots are not an issue or if you tan easily, RF microneedling, such as with the Infini Genius, is a great device to achieve skin tightening. Seeing the facial specialist in your area can really help determine your skin and face type and recommend the best laser for you.
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Answer: Best laser for skin tightening There are several on the market and they achieve different types of skin tightening. If you have a heavier face and neck, usually ultherapy is a better option to tighten and lift tissue. If you have a thin face with thin skin, fractionated CO2 laser does a great job of increasing collagen production, improving lines and wrinkles and improving brown spots. If brown spots are not an issue or if you tan easily, RF microneedling, such as with the Infini Genius, is a great device to achieve skin tightening. Seeing the facial specialist in your area can really help determine your skin and face type and recommend the best laser for you.
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Answer: Best laser to tighten the skin??? While it is true that heat results in skin tightening - just as when you cook food, the protein congeals and shrinks, there are, in my opinion, much better ways to do this than with a laser. It is the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue fascial framework that needs to be heated to cause skin contraction. If you apply a laser to the skin, then you must burn through the epidermis and heat the dermis. This will not reach the underlying fascial framework. So yes, a laser can give you skin tightening, but not the best result nor the most efficient with the least downtime.Over the last few years, the trend is towards applying radiofrequency energy to tighten the skin. While early attempts to do this to the surface of the skin (ie Thermage) have failed miserably, the proponents of this technology were in the right ballpark.For a while, I used ThermiTight to tighten the skin and it really does work. A long probe is inserted under the skin, an electrode at the tip is energized and the underside of the skin heats up, causing dermal and subcutaneous tissue tightening. I have seen some very impressive results with it.However, as technology improves, other devices emerge. The best one, in my opinion, is BodyTite. This operates under the same premise as ThermiTight, however, there are some technical differences. Suffice it to say that the energy is delivered at a higher power with BodyTite and it is bipolar as opposed to the unipolar ThermiTight, making it more "efficient" in its task. The last thing about BodyTite that I really like is that there is better thermal protection to prevent skin burns, than when using ThermiTight (although burns have not been a problem for me with this technology).I see that you live in Boca Raton. My colleague Jason Pozner is extremely experienced with this technology and I recommend that you see him. He taught me to use this technology and I am very happy with it. Good luck.
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Answer: Best laser to tighten the skin??? While it is true that heat results in skin tightening - just as when you cook food, the protein congeals and shrinks, there are, in my opinion, much better ways to do this than with a laser. It is the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue fascial framework that needs to be heated to cause skin contraction. If you apply a laser to the skin, then you must burn through the epidermis and heat the dermis. This will not reach the underlying fascial framework. So yes, a laser can give you skin tightening, but not the best result nor the most efficient with the least downtime.Over the last few years, the trend is towards applying radiofrequency energy to tighten the skin. While early attempts to do this to the surface of the skin (ie Thermage) have failed miserably, the proponents of this technology were in the right ballpark.For a while, I used ThermiTight to tighten the skin and it really does work. A long probe is inserted under the skin, an electrode at the tip is energized and the underside of the skin heats up, causing dermal and subcutaneous tissue tightening. I have seen some very impressive results with it.However, as technology improves, other devices emerge. The best one, in my opinion, is BodyTite. This operates under the same premise as ThermiTight, however, there are some technical differences. Suffice it to say that the energy is delivered at a higher power with BodyTite and it is bipolar as opposed to the unipolar ThermiTight, making it more "efficient" in its task. The last thing about BodyTite that I really like is that there is better thermal protection to prevent skin burns, than when using ThermiTight (although burns have not been a problem for me with this technology).I see that you live in Boca Raton. My colleague Jason Pozner is extremely experienced with this technology and I recommend that you see him. He taught me to use this technology and I am very happy with it. Good luck.
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April 3, 2019
Answer: Skin tightening I would have to decide but I use Fractora, FaceTite and then combinations of FaceTitie and liposuction before considering a surgical procedure.
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Answer: Skin tightening I would have to decide but I use Fractora, FaceTite and then combinations of FaceTitie and liposuction before considering a surgical procedure.
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April 3, 2019
Answer: Best laser for wrinkles and tightening There is no best laser. The type of laser that will provide the most benefit to you can vary depending upon your skin type, tolerance for downtime, and what you are trying to accomplish. If you go to a doctor who only has one laser, that likely will be recommended. Instead, make sure that you consult with several doctors who have multiple lasers and you should get the answer that you desire.
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Answer: Best laser for wrinkles and tightening There is no best laser. The type of laser that will provide the most benefit to you can vary depending upon your skin type, tolerance for downtime, and what you are trying to accomplish. If you go to a doctor who only has one laser, that likely will be recommended. Instead, make sure that you consult with several doctors who have multiple lasers and you should get the answer that you desire.
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