As we age, it is inevitable that our skin won’t be as firm as it once was. Luckily, there are now treatments available to retighten – without surgery!
Skin Tightening & Lifting Results
Skin laxity generally starts to occur after the age of 35, or after dramatic weight loss. Whilst surgery is an option to lift and tighten the skin, not everyone can afford the surgery nor the downtime or risks.
Skin Tightening Treatment
At City Laser Clinic, we have two treatment options to tighten the skin. The best treatment option for your unique skin will be decided in your initial consultation.
The first method to tighten the skin is through Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling. This treatment involves tiny needles penetrating in and out of the skin (don’t worry, we numb the skin first!). When the needles are in the skin, radiofrequency (RF) is emitted from the tip of the needles. The heat generated by RF heats up and stimulates your collagen and elastin fibres, causing them to contract and in turn, tighten your skin. This treatment is ideal if you are just starting to notice skin laxity and/or are wanting to prevent it from occurring.
If your skin laxity is already in full swing, you will be most suited to High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). Unlike RF Microneedling, HIFU uses ultrasound to heat up & stimulate your collagen and elastin fibres. The benefit of HIFU is that we are able to penetrate deeper than RF Microneedling, and are able to heat the fibres up to a higher temperature. This will provide you the most efficient lifting and tightening than any other non-surgical treatment on the market.
Both of these treatment options are not limited to the fact and can be used on most areas of the body.
Technology
At City Laser Clinic, we use the medical grade & TGA-approved Vivace RF Microneedling and Ulfit HIFU technology. We have chosen these devices as they allow us to have complete control of the treatment. These devices allow us to change the depth, heat emitted, and speed to provide you with a comfortable yet effective treatment.
Whilst both treatments will provide results, HIFU will provide faster & higher results than RF Microneedling for skin lifting.
Contact us today for your initial consultation to see which treatment is best suited to your unique skin.
Downtime
HIFU – No downtime. Your skin will visibly look fine after your treatment, however you may experience mild sensitivity to touch and/or slight numbness in the area for 1-4 weeks post-treatment.
RF Microneedling – 24-48 hours downtime.
