What Is Laser Skin Tightening?
Laser skin tightening is a non invasive, non-surgical process that uses an infrared light source (a laser) to tighten skin by heating the collagen under the skin’s surface, causing the skin to contract (tighten). Facial skin tightening is noticeable immediately after the treatment, and there is no downtime, making this an increasingly popular procedure. Additional skin tightening occurs over the next few months, but optimal results usually require two or three treatments about a fortnight apart. Laser skin tightening is an approved method for the reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity. While laser skin tightening results may not be as dramatic as those of a face lift, patients enjoy moderate results with no downtime. An added benefit of laser skin tightening is that it is safe and effective for restoring a more firm, youthful appearance to skin all over the body. 
Skin tightening treatment also encourages the growth of new collagen in the treated areas and promotes the absorption of more collagen from surrounding, untreated areas. With the regeneration of natural collagen, laser skin tightening patients immediately begin to notice smoother, softer skin and a more youthful appearance. The effects continue to improve over a couple of months following laser skin tightening treatment, as the skin’s natural stores of collagen are gradually replenished.
What to Expect During a Laser Skin Tightening Session
Before a skin tightening treatment session, it is important for a patient to remove all make-up, oils, sunscreens, and any other substances that may be on the skin. Then our fully qualified laser skin tightening practitioner will apply a cooling gel to the area to be treated and supply the patient with protective eye wear. Because of the non-ablative nature of laser skin tightening treatment, no further anaesthetic should be needed.
Our skin tightening treatment takes place in our fully equipped clinic in Botany Road in Thanet. During the skin tightening treatment session, the practitioner uses a hand piece to apply brief pulses of laser energy to the skin. A continuous burst of cool air from the laser will ensure the patient’s comfort. Most laser skin tightening systems require the practitioner to go over the treatment area three times for optimal results. Sessions normally last from 30 minutes to one hour, depending on the size and location of the area to be treated.
After the skin tightening treatment, patients are able to return immediately to work or other regular activities. Side effects are minimal, and may include a warm sensation to the skin, redness, or minor swelling. Side effects of a skin tightening treatment usually resolve themselves naturally within a few hours.
Is Skin Tightening Treatment Painful?
Laser skin tightening treatment should not be painful. Before treatment, the practitioner will smooth an anesthetic cream over the area to be affected in order to minimize the risk of any discomfort for the patient. Most patients who undergo skin tightening treatment experience only minor discomfort in the form of a heating sensation. This is usually eased by the regular cooling blasts of air produced by the laser skin tightening hand piece, which increases patient comfort and prevents the epidermis, or outer layer of skin, from burning. It is also fairly common for patients to experience a mild stinging sensation from the laser, which is most commonly compared to the sensation of a rubber band being snapped against the skin. Any discomfort encountered by patients during a laser skin tightening session should resolve itself within minutes of the treatment session, though patients may feel some warmth in the treated skin for up to 48 hours after treatment.
Laser Skin Tightening Candidates
Many people notice signs of ageing when skin begins to sag around the face and neck. Laser skin tightening is appropriate for men and women of all skin types and skin tones who wish to achieve dramatic results without painful surgery and lengthy recovery times. The most successful laser skin tightening candidates experience permanent results as the collagen under their skin is regenerated, producing a more youthful complexion. Laser skin tightening is a safe, effective way to lessen the effects of time. Using advanced laser technology, the collagen beneath the surface of the skin is heated, causing it to constrict, thus tightening loose facial skin and giving the appearance of firm, youthful skin with less fine lines and wrinkles.
Ideal Laser Skin Tightening Candidates
Men and women between ages 30 and 60 are ideal candidates for laser skin tightening procedures. As long as you’re in good health, laser skin tightening can repair loose facial skin and reduce wrinkles and fine lines all over the body. Patients with extreme skin laxity might consider combining another surgery, such as a face lift, with skin tightening to remove excess skin while diminishing surface wrinkles and rejuvenating the firmness of their healthy complexions. Laser skin tightening is an effective, minimally invasive option for people of all skin types and skin tones.
Photon Light Therapy
Photon Light Therapy is free of charge with this treatment and is excellent for skin tightening of the forehead, cheeks, chin and neck. Brow lift, skin tightening around the eyes, eye bags, crows feet, drooping top brow, under eye circles. Skin tightening of the body and can be used in conjunction with 4D cavitation which targets stubborn fat deposits to deliver rapid inch loss;
Red Light – promotes skin tightening to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, AIDS collagen promotion, anti ageing and plumping skin
Green light – reduces skin discolouration, aids in the reduction of hyper-pigmentation and dark spots
Blue Light – proposes the singlet oxygen to destroy acne causing bacteria reduces inflammation and aids in the treatment of acne
Yellow Light – promotes skin rejuvenation reduces rosacea and redness in the skin decreases the appearance of blood vessels (capillaries) near the surface of the skin
Purple Light – accelerates cell regeneration and renewal
Cyan light – reduces inflammation in the skin and reduces the appearance of capillaries
White light – tightens and tones the skin, reduces inflammation and normalises pigmentation.
Hooded Eye Lift
How Does BIO Micro-Current Work? This technology works by generating a bio-electrical response within the treated tissues. This response is triggered as a result of a micro-current field being generated between the treatment poles. This field triggers the following effects within the dermal tissues :-
- Promotes increased metabolic processing to improve the health and vitality of the cells.
- Generates heat within the tissues, causing existing collagen tissues to shrink, providing an immediate tightening and plumping effect.
- Old, fibrous collagen is denatured and broken down by the body.
- Fibroblasts (the cells that create new collagen) are stimulated to create new, fresh, supple collagen.
- Stimulates improved blood circulation within the micro-vascular tissues around the eyes, improving cell permeability and moisture absorption, making the skin feel smooth and more elastic.
- Exercises the small muscles around the eyes through micro-triggering of the muscles. This stimulates strengthening of the muscle fibres resulting in a firmer muscular structure around the eyes.
During the treatment a cool gel will be applied to the eye and a hand held device will be used by the technician in the loose skin are just above the eyes. The treatment is painless but some patients feel a muscle pulling sensation during treatments which is perfectly normal. Following the treatment you will receive a free SEA MASK treatment and to finish your face will be cleansed and moisturised by our fully trained Technicians.
Imagineux successfully use the latest technology in Radio frequency skin tightening for many of our treatments these include:
- Face and neck lifts
- All body lifts including Bottom and knee lifts
- Hand plumping
- Lip plumping
- Stretch mark reduction
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