Learn More About Various Skin Tightening Treatments
Skin tightening involves removing excess fat from around your body through suction. There is a cosmetic procedure to solve this at skin tightening Shreveport that reduces the size of fat pockets under the skin, improving the look of cellulite and providing a more youthful appearance.
During skin tightening, socialists use a liposuction machine as the suction. The machine uses a small electric pump to remove fluid from the body using strong suction.
Doctors can perform the procedure on most parts of your body, including arms, chest, face, legs, abdomen (dual plane), and back, including the lumbar region. A qualified practitioner can perform these treatments in various ways, including injections, laser therapy, and cosmetic surgery.
After close examination, your doctor will recommend which type of treatment suits your skin and unique preferences. Your doctor may recommend any of the following skin tightening treatments:
Laser skin tightening
One of the most popular skin tightening techniques is laser resurfacing. It involves using a laser to heat the area you want to tighten, which causes collagen damage to produce new collagen fibers. Afterward, these new collagen fibers grow back into place and give your skin a tighter appearance by shrinking your pores and reducing wrinkles around your eyes, mouth area, and other areas on your face.
IPL skin tightening treatment
Another type of skin tightening treatment is intense pulsed light (IPL). The treatment involves using a small needle-like device that delivers very high levels of energy through your skin which causes damage to collagen fibers to tighten them. The procedure takes about 15 minutes, and the results are visible in about two weeks. It is best for treating fine lines, wrinkles, and crowfeet around the eyes and mouth, but your practitioner can also use it on other areas of your face.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is another type of skin tightening treatment that uses an electric shaver to remove dead skin cells from the surface of your face and body using tiny crystals pressed against the skin. It also helps improve blood circulation, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, exfoliate dead cells and reduce excess oil production by improving lymphatic drainage. The process takes about 10 minutes, and you can perform it at home or at the salon in your own time.
Microneedling
Microneedling involves the use of tiny needles to create micro-injuries in your skin. The injuries cause your body to produce collagen and elastin, which help repair the damage caused by aging and gravity. Microneedling is called “fractional” or “delayed” peels because it uses less than one percent of an average peel. Makeup remover is used to remove the rest. The procedure can help you get rid of excess fat, improve skin texture and tighten loose skin on your face, arms, or abdomen.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a gentle skin tightening method. It uses your platelets to stimulate collagen production. The treatment is common for skin tightening and scar reduction, and it is also used to treat varicose veins, spider veins, sun damage, and stretch marks.
PRP treatment involves injecting small amounts of your blood into the skin to stimulate collagen production. Platelets are part of the clotting process in your blood, but practitioners can also use them to encourage tissue healing after injury or surgery.
The procedure is quick and easy and takes about 30 minutes. A qualified practitioner performs the procedure under local anesthetic using ultrasound technology to deliver the PRP safely into the skin.
You can expect bruising during this process, but this should go away over time. There may be some discomfort for up to two days after the procedure, but it is not painful. During this time, you should avoid standing or moving around too much so that any bruises do not become raised areas on your skin.
Patients struggling with excess fat on their skin should appreciate the treatments and interventions from qualified practitioners who understand how to perform all types of skin tightening treatments. Contact Kenneth Sanders Facial Plastic Surgery to schedule a skin examination to identify which skin tightening treatment best suits you.
