Skin tightening treatments are becoming increasingly popular, and we have mainstream media to thank for this! Skin tightening treatments come in different forms, helping us age oh so gracefully.
While this process sounds exciting, we also understand it is common to experience anxiety before booking a skin tightening procedure. You likely have several unanswered questions that hinder you from moving forward with a consultation to help with your sagging skin.
This is where we come in! At Rejuvenate Med Spa, there is nothing more important to us than helping our patients feel comfortable in their skincare journey. We proudly offer our patients the best skin-tightening treatments in any advanced aesthetic clinic, so you can feel confident with your decision.
This article will answer some of your burning questions about skin tightening so you can feel informed and confident about booking a consultation or procedure!
How Do Skin Tightening Procedures Work?
Skin tightening treatments use safe and precise controlled trauma to the deep layers of the skin to force a natural healing process, triggering collagen production. Collagen is a protein that provides structure to our skin. Our collagen production slows down by the time we turn 20, which results in gradual skin laxity, fine lines, wrinkles, and increased appearance of sun damage.
What are the Benefits of Non-Surgical Skin Tightening?
Skin tightening has plenty of benefits such as:
- Improving the skin’s natural collagen and elastin production
- Reducing the appearance of skin laxity, fine lines, wrinkles
- It can improve the skin tone and texture
- There is little to no downtime with these procedures, which means you don’t have to pause your life if you don’t have to!
- The results are always natural
What are the Different Skin Tightening Procedures?
As the premier medical aesthetic clinic in Oak Brook, we are dedicated to bringing in the best and most effective skin tightening technologies to our patients.
VirtueRF Radio Frequency
VirtueRF is a minimally invasive radiofrequency treatment suited for pre-rejuvenation. This means, this is a great treatment for patients who want a proactive approach to anti-aging.
This treatment creates controlled micro-injuries to the skin and delivers radiofrequency through these channels to directly target layers of our skin responsible for collagen production and elastin remodeling. With this approach, the treatment does not only produce skin tightening results, but it also addresses texture, tone, overall complexion, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
Results for this treatment are minimally visible at least 6 weeks after your first treatment. However, the best results are seen 4-6 weeks after you finish your series of VirtueRF treatments, which is an average of 3 treatments per series.
Bonus tip: Combine VirtueRF with PRX Derm Perfexion (PRX-T33) Peel to get the most effective skin tightening and resurfacing results. The PRX-T33 peel is similar to a TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peel, minus the photosensitivity and downtime. Ask your clinician today about this innovative combination!
Ultrasound Therapy (Ultherapy)
Ultherapy is one of the most innovative technologies available in any advanced medical aesthetic clinic worldwide. This treatment uses ultrasound technology to stimulate the growth of collagen, with no visible downtime.
Ultherapy is currently the only FDA-approved technology that can lift AND tighten the skin in key areas, such as the jowls, brows, neck, and chest. The treatment targets the same deep skin tissue layer as a modern facelift to effectively tighten and lift the skin.
Visible results from this treatment are gradual- appearing up to 6 months after the treatment. This is because your skin needs time to heal and remodel its own collagen and elastin deposits, however, its natural results will last up to 18 months.
Are There Side Effects Associated with Skin Tightening?
Many skin tightening treatments are non- or minimally invasive, and they rarely cause any serious side effects. With that being said, you may experience temporary:
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Tingling
- Redness
These side effects typically last 3-7 days. However, it’s important to note that each person’s body reacts differently. So while others may only experience post-treatment symptoms for 3 days, some may feel it for 8 days or even 14 days.
What Can I Expect from Skin Tightening Treatments?
We can treat almost anything!
You can treat almost any area of the body you’re interested in! With VirtueRF, you can treat from the face, neck, and chest, down to the abdomen, arms, and thighs. While with Ultherapy, its lifting results are best seen on the face, neck, and chest.
Expect mild discomfort
Skin tightening treatments can be uncomfortable. But it all depends on the patient’s tolerance, coupled with the type of skin tightening device you choose for your skin goals. But no need to worry, we will use topical anesthetic to ease the pain. It’s important for us to make sure you feel comfortable with every step of your treatment.
Results appear within 3-6 weeks
As mentioned above, skin tightening triggers the skin’s natural collagen production which needs time to regenerate. The initial results will appear within 3-4 weeks after your VirtueRF or Ultherapy treatment- showing soft and glowing skin. Your skin will look tighter and smoother about 4-6 weeks after a series of VirtueRF treatments. With Ultherapy, the best results are visible 6 months after a single treatment, and your skin looks tighter and lifted.
Results can last for up to a year
For skin tightening treatments, the results vary per individual but on average, patients enjoy the results of Ultherapy and VirtueRF for a year and maintenance as needed for the following year. As always, it’s best to consult our treatment providers to determine the best type of skin tightening treatment for your skin goals.
Is there anything I should do before my skin tightening procedure?
It’s important to stop using retinol, glycolic acid, or any other chemical exfoliants to reduce the skin’s sensitivity during and after the treatment. It’s also good to be mindful of blood thinner intake, such as alcohol or medications like aspirin, as this might increase your chances of bruising post-treatment.
If you have further questions on what you should (and shouldn’t) do before a skin tightening procedure, don’t hesitate to ask your medical aesthetician. They will go through your medical history during your consultation to make sure there are no health contraindications with the skin tightening procedure.
Does it matter who the skin care practitioner is?
Absolutely! An unskilled medical esthetician can leave your body with accidental burns and scars. These scars might take longer to recover from.
At Rejuvenate, you can be at ease knowing that our team of experienced treatment providers has many years of experience in both medical and aesthetic fields. They are equipped with the knowledge and training to intimately understand the physiology of skin and how our treatments can improve it.
Get a Complimentary Skin Consultation at Rejuvenate
To find out more about skin tightening and which treatment suits you best, we suggest booking your FREE consultation today. The Rejuvenate Medical Spa team can answer all your skin-tightening questions. We take our time with each consultation to make sure you are getting all the information you need to feel confident about your treatment and skincare decisions. Most importantly, we are simply happy to guide you through this important skincare journey!