Tissue Tightening Treatments - Types, Preparation, and Uses | Kosmoderma

Overview

People are increasingly opting for various cosmetic procedures because they are painless, safe, and non-invasive. Also, besides enhancing your skin texture superficially, these treatments address the underlying causes of varied skin disorders. Moreover, these minimally invasive procedures are gaining popularity because they are helping people to restore their youthful skin without any risks.

Well, sagging skin is a common skin problem among people who are 30 years and older nowadays. A range of factors is responsible for the skin to become saggy and stretchy. These include constant facial muscle movements, high stress levels, pollution, and gravity. Additionally, pregnancy and sudden weight loss are other factors that contribute to sagging skin.

However, you now have the option of tissue tightening treatments to firm up your skin while reducing localized fat deposits in your body.

More About Tissue Tightening Treatments

The skin’s two proteins, collagen and elastin, are produced in the body constantly. These proteins are responsible for maintaining both the skin structure and skin elasticity. Now, as part of the aging process, our bodies produce less of these proteins, reducing skin elasticity.

Well, an effective way of boosting the production of collagen and elastin is tissue tightening treatment. Such procedures help to improve skin tone and texture. More so, these non-surgical procedures deploy radio frequencies or infrared light to contract and tighten the skin tissue. When the light beams penetrate the skin, the collagen found in the skin’s dermis layer contracts while firming up the skin. Plus, the skin’s collagen contracts further because of the heat, producing the skin tightening effect.

Various Types of Skin Tightening Treatments

Among the three main types of skin tightening procedures are:

• Radio Frequency
  As part of this skin tightening treatment, controlled radiofrequency waves are used. Thermage, Thermalife, and Exilis are some types of advanced technologies deployed for this procedure.

Patients are not administered anesthesia when undergoing this treatment. Additionally, this procedure does not include any recovery time. Nonetheless, the number of sittings varies depending on the radiofrequency treatment you opt for. While the Thermage treatment entails only one sitting, Thermalife and Exilis include multiple sessions. Also, it takes a few months for the results of radiofrequency treatments to become noticeable.

• Intense Pulse Light
  Velashape technology is used in this procedure, which involves the release of infrared rays into the skin’s deeper layers. As a result, the fat deposits in the skin melt away, which causes the fat cells from that body portion to shrink. Well, no anesthesia is required for this treatment, although you have to undergo multiple sessions before noticing the results.
• Ultrasound Therapy
  Ultrasound therapy involves the use of ultrasound waves to infiltrate the deep layers of the skin to promote the production of collagen. While ultrasound treatment can be performed at home, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist for the best results. At Kosmoderma, we provide a sterilized environment and deploy advanced technologies, assuring you of the desired results.

Who is an Ideal Candidate for Tissue Tightening Treatment?

If you have mild to moderate skin laxity, you are a good candidate for skin tightening procedures. These procedures help to tighten the skin on your face, along with other parts of the body including the abdomen. Overall, whether you want to remove unwanted hair, reduce fat, or improve cellulite, tissue tightening treatments can help to realize your beauty goals. Such procedures are helpful in:

• Double chin reduction
• Stretch marks removal
• Unwanted hair removal
• Vaginal tissues rejuvenation
• Belly bulge shrinkage
• Skin tightness, including around the abdomen and thighs
• Love handles treatment
• Cellulite improvement
• Saddlebags removal

Uses of Skin Tightening Procedures

The various uses of tissue tightening treatments include:

• Improves appearance of jowls and cheek folds
• Treats skin laxity
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Tightens sagging skin around the neck
• Raises eyebrows for a youthful look

Your Checklist to Prepare for Tissue Tightening Treatments

• Avoid smoking to improve the chances of your body generating more connective tissue
• Do not take blood thinners, such as aspirin, to reduce the chances of redness after the treatment session
• Do not undergo these treatments if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Remove any makeup at home or the clinic before the procedure because the treatment is performed on the skin directly after gel application

What to Expect After Skin Tightening Treatments?

Each session of tissue tightening treatments lasts for 30 to 45 minutes. Also, such procedures involve no downtime, which means you can resume your normal routine immediately after the treatment session. Well, it is normal to experience mild swelling or redness after the session, which subsides after some time.

Plus, multiple skin tightening treatment sessions may be needed, which depends on your condition and cosmetic goals. Our skin professionals at Kosmoderma Skin Clinic in Vile Parle West, Mumbai will recommend the required number of sessions based on your goals and condition.

Additionally, it takes about 2 to 3 months following the treatment sessions for the results to start showing. The results of such procedures could last for a year, depending on your skin condition and aging process.

Conclusion

Kosmoderma’s tissue tightening treatments can help to firm up the skin around your face, neck, and abdomen, among other body parts. So, if you notice sagging skin, you can opt for these procedures for youthful-looking skin and complexion. Our skin experts will conduct a detailed skin analysis before recommending the best skin tissue tightening procedure for you, based on your goals and requirements.

FAQs

1. Are tissue tightening treatments painful?

Skin tightening procedures are non-invasive and painless. Patients do not experience any pain during this procedure. Nonetheless, they may be slightly discomforted because of mild heat application on the treatment area, which subsides within a few minutes.

2. How to prepare for skin tightening procedures?

As part of your preparation for tissue tightening treatments, you must eat a balanced diet, take enough rest, and discuss your medications and allergies with your provider.

3. Who should not undergo tissue tightening treatments?

Pregnant women and people with certain medical conditions are advised against undergoing skin tightening procedures.