With aging come wrinkles and sagging skin, it’s inevitable. Fortunately, you can turn back the clock and refresh your look without having to resort to major surgery. How? By considering the three skin tightening treatments we’re presenting below. And yes, they actually work!
Skin Tightening Ultrasound Therapy
Women over the age of 30 that only have mild skin sagging should consider ultrasound skin tightening therapy. How does it work? It’s quite simple. A dermatologist places a handheld ultrasound device on your skin which creates heat beneath the surface and helps boost collagen production.
Ultrasound skin tightening therapy has become increasingly popular in the last few years because it can successfully tighten the skin around your neck and eyebrows. Moreover, it is a quick and non-invasive procedure that lasts up to an hour. There are few if any side effects, except the occasional slight swelling or brief redness. Results can last up to a year, but they require a few treatments before you notice a major improvement. [1]
Ultrasound therapy for skin tightening can cost between $1,000 and $5,000 for a whole treatment. This might seem expensive, but it is much more affordable when compared to facelifts. [2]
Radio Frequency Therapy for Skin Tightening
Radiofrequency therapy is a very quick, safe and non-invasive skin tightening treatment that’s been around for more than 15 years, backed by high-profile celebrities, and of course, approved by the FDA. Note, however, that you need an average of six treatments to see results. Luckily, one session only costs between $50 and $100. [4]
RF therapy stimulates collagen growth and cell turnover by transmitting heat beneath your skin just like ultrasound therapy. With continued treatment, wrinkled and sagging skin tightens up, while the only side-effect is a slight redness that goes away within a day.
This treatment involves the application of a numbing cream to reduce side-effects, and a gel to help the RF device moves across your skin. Some doctors use a handheld device, while others prefer a thin tube, especially if you have loose skin beneath your neck.
Skin Tightening with Microneedling Therapy
Just the mention of needles may frighten some people, but micro-needling skin tightening therapy is only slightly invasive. This procedure consists of many tiny pins pricking your skin. They’re so small that you barely feel it, but mild irritation and redness can be expected after a session.
This procedure takes about 30 minutes plus an hour of prep time due to the use of anesthetic creams. Your body reacts to the treatment with increased production of elastin and collagen that help rejuvenate wrinkled or sagging skin.
Some studies show that that microneedling therapy is quite effective. IN fact, four sessions can boost collagen production up to 400%, [5] and only one session per month is enough. Each round of this skin tightening therapy costs between $100 and $700. [6] However, pregnant women and people using specific acne products should avoid it.
Book an Appointment for Skin Tightening Now
As you can see, invasive and expensive surgery is not the only way to refresh your skin and give yourself a youthful look. Nonetheless, you should always book an appointment with a clinic and ask for a consultation which is often free before you decide which treatment is best for you.
[2] https://www.reflectionscenter.com/new-jersey-medical-spa-technologies/face/ultherapy-uplift/
[3] https://www.aad.org/public/skin-hair-nails/anti-aging-skin-care/firm-sagging-skin
[4] https://www.delmarim.com/project/forma-radio-frequency-skin-tightening/