Skin Tightening Specialist

What is skin tightening?

Skin tightening is a nonsurgical aesthetic treatment the experienced team at Advanced Plastic Surgery Center offers to tighten your skin and reduce the signs of aging. Collagen and elastin are the supportive proteins that make your skin smooth, soft, resilient, and healthy. Unfortunately, as you get older, the production of these proteins decreases, which leads to lines, creases, and sagging skin.

With advances in medical technology, you can restore a more youthful look without the need for surgery. Advanced Plastic Surgery Center is an innovative cosmetic and plastic surgery practice that uses Venus Freeze™ and Ultherapy® to tighten your skin. 

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What is FaceTite?

FaceTite is a procedure that uses radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL) to contour and tighten the skin. It provides results similar to a traditional facelift but without the extensive surgery, large scars, or long recovery time.

How Does It Work?

1. Radiofrequency Energy: FaceTite utilizes a small probe that delivers RF energy beneath the skin. The RF energy heats the underlying tissues, which stimulates collagen production and causes the skin to contract and tighten.
2. Fat Reduction: The heat from the RF energy also melts fat cells, which are then absorbed by the body, helping to reduce localized fat deposits.
3. Precision: The device allows for precise targeting of specific areas, making it ideal for treating delicate facial regions.

Benefits

• Minimally Invasive: The procedure involves only small incisions, typically hidden in natural skin folds.
• Reduced Downtime: Compared to traditional facelift surgery, FaceTite has a much shorter recovery period.
• Skin Tightening and Contouring: It addresses both skin laxity and fat reduction, providing a more youthful appearance.
• Safety: The procedure is generally safe and well-tolerated, with fewer risks and side effects compared to more invasive surgeries.

Procedure

• Anesthesia: Local anesthesia or light sedation is used.
• Duration: The procedure usually takes about 1-2 hours, depending on the areas treated.
• Recovery: Patients may experience swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort for a few days. Most people can return to normal activities within a week.

Ideal Candidates

FaceTite is suitable for individuals who:

• Have mild to moderate skin laxity.
• Want to avoid more invasive surgical procedures.
• Are looking for significant improvements in facial contouring and skin tightening with minimal downtime.

Results

• Immediate Improvement: Some results can be seen immediately after the procedure.
• Continued Improvement: Results continue to improve over several months as new collagen is produced.
• Longevity: Results can last for several years, although the natural aging process will continue.

What is BodyTite?

BodyTite utilizes advanced RF technology to deliver controlled heat to the underlying fat and skin tissues. This process not only melts fat but also stimulates collagen production, resulting in firmer, more contoured skin.

How Does It Work?

1. Radiofrequency Energy: A specialized handpiece delivers RF energy beneath the skin. The heat generated by the RF energy melts fat cells and causes the skin and connective tissues to contract.
2. Fat Reduction: The melted fat is either naturally absorbed by the body or removed through a small cannula via liposuction.
3. Skin Tightening: The RF energy promotes collagen production, which helps to tighten the skin and improve its elasticity over time.

Benefits

• Minimally Invasive: BodyTite requires only small incisions, reducing the risk of scarring and minimizing recovery time.
• Reduced Downtime: Patients typically experience a shorter recovery period compared to traditional liposuction or body lift procedures.
• Simultaneous Fat Reduction and Skin Tightening: Unlike traditional liposuction, which primarily removes fat, BodyTite also tightens the skin, providing a smoother and more contoured appearance.
• Precision: The procedure allows for precise targeting of specific areas, making it ideal for contouring various parts of the body.

Procedure

• Anesthesia: Local anesthesia or light sedation is typically used.
• Duration: The procedure usually takes between 1 to 3 hours, depending on the areas being treated.
• Recovery: Patients may experience swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort for a few days. Most can return to normal activities within a week.

Ideal Candidates

BodyTite is suitable for individuals who:

• Have localized fat deposits and mild to moderate skin laxity.
• Want to avoid more invasive surgical procedures.
• Are in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the results.

Treatment Areas

BodyTite can be used on various parts of the body, including:

• Abdomen
• Thighs
• Hips
• Arms
• Knees
• Back
• Neck

Results

• Immediate Improvement: Some contouring effects can be seen immediately after the procedure.
• Continued Improvement: Results continue to improve over several months as new collagen is produced.
• Longevity: Results can last for several years, although factors like aging and weight fluctuations can affect the long-term outcome.

What is Venus Freeze? 

Venus Freeze is an innovative tool that combines radiofrequency energy with pulsed electromagnetic fields to tighten your skin and restore a more youthful look. The energy created by Venus Freeze gently heats the tissue under your skin, which stimulates the production of collagen and elastin to get the desired results.

Venus Freeze skin tightening is a painless beauty treatment that usually takes less than an hour. You may experience some skin redness, but these side effects disappear within a couple of hours after treatment. And there’s no need for downtime following your session.

To get the best results from your Venus Freeze skin tightening, your cosmetic specialist at Advanced Plastic Surgery Center may recommend 6-8 sessions set at weekly intervals.

What is Ultherapy?

Ultherapy is an FDA-cleared noninvasive tool the team at Advanced Plastic Surgery Center uses to tighten loose skin on your face, chin, neck, and chest. This innovative aesthetic treatment uses ultrasound energy to stimulate the production of collagen to tighten your skin and restore a more youthful look.

Skin tightening with Ultherapy may take 30-90 minutes depending on the area treated, and comfort level varies from person to person. The team discusses what to expect during your treatment prior to getting started and makes adjustments as needed to ensure you’re comfortable throughout the entire session. 

Though you may experience some skin redness, there’s no need for downtime following Ultherapy and only one session is required to get the skin tightening effects. 

How long does it take to see results from skin tightening?

You may not see the results of your skin tightening immediately following your treatment. Production of collagen and elastin is a gradual process and it may take 2-6 months until you see the results. However, skin tightening treatments at Advanced Plastic Surgery Center are long-lasting.

To schedule a consultation with the cosmetic experts at Advanced Plastic Surgery Center, contact the office by phone or online today.