We offer several options for improving skin laxity, including radiofrequency and ultrasound devices.
Collagen is responsible for the skin’s elasticity and firmness and as skin ages, internal and external factors cause collagen to break down. The result is an increase in skin laxity, looseness and wrinkles.
Tissue tightening uses ultrasound or radiofrequency energy to heat up the dermal layer of the skin. The delivered heat promotes collagen regrowth and strengthens collagen fibers. This ultimately firms the skin and decreases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
We offer radiofrequency and ultrasound devices for tissue tightening. The treatments are preventative and have no downtime.
During the treatment, the energy warms the underlying tissue. Sofwave and microneedling with radiofrequency are stronger, deeper heat sensations. Topical numbing cream will be applied before treatment. Pelleve is a gentle warming, so topical anesthetic is not necessary.
What Will I Be Like Afterwards?
The skin may appear flushed a few hours to 48 hours after the treatment. Some patients note an immediate improvement, although this usually dissipates within 24-48 hours, as the true results take weeks to months to achieve. You can apply makeup and sunscreen immediately after Sofwave and Pelleve and return to normal activities. You can apply makeup the day after a microneedling with radiofrequency treatment, but we ask that you not apply it or exercise the remainder of the treatment day.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
On average, we find the following: Sofwave requires one to two treatments spaced three months apart and then one maintenance treatment annually. Pelleve requires three treatments spaced one month apart and then one maintenance treatment every three to four months. Microneedling with radiofrequency requires three treatments spaced one month apart and then one maintenance treatment every six months.
What Results Can I Expect?
One can expect an increase in the skin’s tightness and an improvement in the overall texture and smoothing of the skin. The results will develop gradually as the collagen remodeling process occurs over a period of six months.
