Our team at Mac Med Spa Salon and Medical of Milford, MA is as passionate and excited about the continued advancements in skin tightening treatments as the next aesthetics expert, but as the options seem to multiply, so do the questions.
Which treatments are available in this area? How do they work? How long do skin tightening results last? When can I first expect them to show up? And the list goes on and on.
As strong patient education advocates, we applaud the effort to research on your own as much as possible before making an informed decision with us on the best treatment(s) for you. This guide is here to bolster that effort by covering just about everything you need to know about skin tightening treatment and what to expect results-wise.
How Do Skin Tightening Treatments Work?
Due to the sheer number of skin tightening treatments available today, there’s a general answer to this question and a set of more specific answers that depends on the individual treatment type. The general answer is this: skin tightening treatments stimulate several key processes in the skin (healing, cellular regeneration, collagen production, etc.) to enhance not only skin tightness, but hydration, tone, and more.
The specific mechanisms by which this stimulating effect occurs requires a more granular approach, digging into each treatment type. For example, radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening uses RF energy to trigger collagen production and activity within the skin, where microneedling prompts a similar response by causing hundreds of tiny, controlled injuries to the skin.
At Mac Med Spa Salon and Medical of Milford, MA, we offer a comprehensive range of skin tightening treatments, including:
- INTRAcel Skin Rejuvenation
- Affirm Laser
- CooLifting
- IntraGen Skin Tightening
- Plasma Pen
- Rezenerate
- Viora Treatment
- Hollywood Spectra Peel Pore Minimizing
Each of these treatments uses a certain form of energy (laser, radiofrequency, plasma, etc.) or other kind of stimulus to elicit a healing response within the skin.
Benefits of Skin Tightening
Addressing sagging skin isn’t the only benefit to skin tightening treatments. By promoting the production of key healing and rejuvenation factors like collagen and elastin, our nonsurgical skin tightening treatments can also address the following common skin concerns:
- Fine lines
- Acne
- Rough skin texture
- Poor skin elasticity
- Cellulite
- Oversized pores
While downtime, results, and other key aspects of the treatment and recovery experience vary based on the treatment, all of our skin tightening services at Mac Med Salon are nonsurgical, and rarely require significant downtime. Another major benefit that many of our returning clients enjoy is the ability of these treatments to pair with other services. As part of a comprehensive rejuvenation and/or anti-aging regimen, skin tightening can produce stunning, yet subtly beautiful results.
How Long Do Skin Tightening Results Last?
While it would be nice to provide a neat and tidy figure describing exactly how long your skin tightening results will last, the truth is that results can vary widely depending on a number of key factors. These include details unique to each patient (age, skin type, lifestyle, etc.), treatment type, and several other factors.
However, we can still provide approximate result duration ranges relative to each major treatment type. For example, assuming a successful treatment and diligent aftercare, most patients can expect to enjoy the results of radiofrequency skin tightening procedures for between one and three years.
Similarly, laser skin tightening treatments can produce results for up to three years with consistent aftercare and maintenance (including touch-up appointments as necessary). Again, this can vary depending on the type of laser used, the patient’s age, and so on.
Finally, microneedling can deliver permanent results in some cases and temporary results in others. For example, this treatment may permanently reduce the appearance of scars, but sagging skin typically returns within 6 to 12 months.
The best way to more accurately gauge the potential nature and duration of your results is to consult a licensed professional.
What Can I Do to Preserve My Results?
If you already have a firm grasp on general skin care best practices, then you’ve got a major head start on skin tightening treatment aftercare. Many of the same practices you’re used to overlap into the skin tightening aftercare scenario. These include, but are not limited to:
- Limiting smoking and alcohol use: Smoking and alcohol consumption can impair skin elasticity and collagen production
- Regularly nourishing the skin: Consistent use of well-formulated skin care products, including those made with peptides, antioxidants, and retinoids, can keep collagen production up while protecting your skin from stressors. Make sure to limit your use of irritating products.
- Protecting from sun exposure: Always wear sunscreen when planning to spend time in the sun to avoid collagen degradation due to UV damage.
- Healthy lifestyle practices: Optimizing your diet, sleep, and exercise routines will help your skin maintain its elasticity and other important attributes for longer periods of time.
Experience Transformative, Long-Lasting Results With Skin Tightening by Mac Med Spa Salon and Medical
As a licensed and registered team of aesthetics experts trusted throughout the Milford, MA, area as an authority on skin tightening procedures, Mac Med Spa Salon and Medical is here to make your experience as memorable and rewarding as possible.
We treat each patient as a totally unique and holistic case, coming alongside you to plan a customized treatment plan that serves your vision.
Contact our team of board-certified doctors, electrologists, aestheticians, and more today and ask about skin tightening treatment consultation to begin your journey towards beautifully rejuvenated skin.
