8 best non-surgical skin tightening treatments for firmer skin
No one is immune to the effects of time. As we age, the effects of time begin to appear on our skin in the form of wrinkles, folds, and creases, not to mention looseness and sagging. Although it cannot be prevented, it can be significantly slowed down and resisted.
Patients who want to seem more young without having surgery might consider skin tightening procedures. Patients who use these non-invasive skin treatments can smooth out “crepey” skin and enhance its texture.
Non-surgical skin tightening methods can offer alternatives to common surgical procedures like face lifts, tummy tucks, or liposuction for individuals with somewhat loose or sagging skin.
What is skin tightening treatment?
Skin tightening treatment is a skin rejuvenation procedure that dramatically improves the appearance of your skin. Both sagging skin and wrinkles can be eliminated, and this process can restore the skin’s youthfulness. The process uses a number of tools, products, and techniques that either encourage the growth of new collagen in the treated area or result in lifts and shrinkages. A more youthful appearance and tighter skin are the ultimate goals of skin tightening procedures. Despite the beneficial advantages claimed for all skin tightening procedures, there are significant variances in outcomes.
When to consider non-surgical tightening?
You can be considered a good candidate for such treatments if you have mild to moderate sagging skin on your face, neck, arms, or abdomen, you have residual skin laxity after an operation, you wish to improve the quality of your skin, you are unable or not open to undergoing surgery to correct skin laxity.
Benefits of non-surgical skin tightening treatments
- Non-surgical skin tightening treatments minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles: Arguably, one of the most acknowledged benefits is the ability to speed up collagen production. This helps reverse the signs of aging.
2. Little to no downtime: You can return to your daily activities immediately.
3. Minor discomfort: Unlike surgical procedures, skin tightening treatments are tolerable. You experience some minor discomfort – but this is normal and nothing to worry about.
4. Lifts the skin: As the skin tightens, your facial features become more defined, enhancing the contours of your face.
5. Gives natural results: Rather than stretching your skin in an unnatural way, these treatments aid your body’s natural rejuvenation process, giving you natural-looking results.
6. Slows the aging process: Skin tightening treatments stimulate collagen which tightens the skin and slows the aging process. Immediately after your treatment, your skin is visibly tighter and continues to improve over time.
8 non-surgical skin tightening treatments
1. Morpheus 8 for skin tightening
Morpheus 8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy. The small needles create micro-lesions that trigger your body’s natural healing process, and RF delivers energy deep into the dermis to inflame tissue and initiate collagen and elastin production. The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles will be reduced, uneven skin texture appears smoother and stretch marks can be reduced. You’ll need around three sessions, 4-6 weeks apart, with annual top-ups as recommended.
2. Skin tightening treatment with Microneedling
This treatment, also called Collagen Induction Therapy, involves the creation of microscopic channels through the surface of the skin, which leads to the formation of new tissue and collagen production. By creating minor skin injury, microneedling induces the skin’s natural healing process and initiates the production of new collagen and elastin fibers that thicken the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
3. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative procedure that encourages skin tightness and regeneration by using the patient’s blood. A small amount of blood from the patient is drawn, and processed to concentrate the platelets and growth factors, and then the resulting PRP solution is injected into the desired skin spots. PRP stimulates collagen production, accelerates tissue repair, and enhances overall skin health, leading to improved skin elasticity and a tighter complexion.
4. Dermal fillers for skin tightening
Ideal for individuals with minimal sagging, dermal fillers can provide instant volume and lift to targeted problem areas – smoothing out wrinkles and lines, plumping flat lips, and correcting hollow areas. Fillers like Sculptra, work to stimulate the skin’s natural collagen while restoring volume and fullness to the skin. Voluma, Juvederm, and fillers of the Restylane family are ideal for lifting and enhancing the contours of the face. Radiesse is a gel-like filler that can correct the appearance of aging hands.
5. Chemical peel for skin tightening
A chemical peel is a solution that is applied to your skin. It removes the outer layer of the skin, encouraging a new layer to grow. This treatment significantly reduces fine lines and improves the appearance of saggy skin.
Chemical peels are commonly used on the face. The procedure itself can take anywhere between 30 – 90 minutes to complete. This will depend on the complexity of the treatment area. Depending on how deep your chemical peel is, you will need to allow at least two weeks of recovery time. Unlike other treatments on offer, you will not be able to return to work straight away.
6. PDO threads
PDO threads for skin tightening treatment procedure is performed on people who want subtle, natural-looking lifts on their skin. Subtle sutures are used by the dermatologist to hold the loose skin up, which provides you with a youthful appearance. The mono or poly threads are inserted below the skin to help to lift and stretch it. The threads are absorbable and trigger the skin healing response of producing collagen along the threads, causing the skin to lift and tighten. Following the procedure, the creation of collagen beneath the skin also greatly increases, giving your skin a healthier, younger appearance.
This technique carries no significant health hazards and is extremely minimally invasive. This implies that you can return to your regular activities after a short period of recovery time. The dermatologist will decide how many sessions are needed based on the severity of the problem and your desired result.
7. Skin tightening treatment with Botox
The bacterium Clostridium botulinum produces a toxin that is used to make Botox. It works against the neurological system once it has been injected into the body. The nerve signaling processes that usually encourage the muscles to contract are blocked temporarily. Botox injections relax the muscles, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Although it does not directly tighten the skin, it does allow the skin to relax and seem less drooping and more lifted by relaxing the muscles that pull down on the skin.
You can use Botox injections around your eyes, forehead, eyebrows, mouth, and chin. They offer clients many benefits.
8. Lumecca - IPL
Lumecca IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light and is a popular form of skin rejuvenation therapy that can help tackle the majority of skin-related concerns, including skin tightening and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
IPL treatment is completely non-invasive and virtually painless since it only creates a small amount of heat. The laser light stimulates the regeneration of skin cells and collagen formation, both of which are processes that are normally slowed down as we age.
FAQs
Everyone’s skin is different and everyone will have different skin goals. Specialists at Hush L.A. Medspa educate people about their skin. We will get to know your skin type, which is very important and your skin concerns and goals. Then our specialists will arm you with all the information you need about the treatments that are best suited to your skin.
This treatment can be done on most body areas. The most common areas include the face, neck, décolletage, and stomach.
Many non-invasive treatments such as Morpheus8, Microneedling, PRP Vampire Facial, Dermal fillers, Chemical peel, PDO threads and Lumecca – IPL are designed to reduce wrinkles and tighten loose skin without surgery.
You may be able to tighten loose skin after weight loss with a variety of lifestyle and medical treatments. These could include changes in diet and physical activity, or non-invasive procedures.
While there is no rule against starting skin tightening treatments in your 20s at the first signs of skin laxity, typically tends to range in age from 30 to 65. Ideally, you will want to start treatment before significant collagen loss has taken place, but successful results can still be achieved later in life.
Due to the progressive effects of the treatment, the results are long-lasting. You can get touch-up treatments if you wish to maintain or improve the results. However, it is also necessary that you are proactive in making other efforts to prevent skin aging to achieve optimal results.
