Understanding Thermage and How It Works In order to understand Thermage, you must know a little bit about proteins. A protein is simply a long chain of amino acids linked together. When you heat a protein, it shrinks because the amino acid chain tightens up. Think about a piece of steak heating on a grill. Isn’t it a little more compact when it is done cooking? The more well done the steak, the smaller it becomes (yes, there is some fat lost, but you get the general idea). Thermage acts by the same principal. The skin tightening device delivers energy to the proteins deep within the skin and heats them. These proteins hold the upper layers of skin to the deeper tissues. As we now know, heated proteins shrink. Thus, the outermost skin is pulled tighter to the deep tissue. Thermage vs. Laser Skin Tightening Contrary to popular belief, Thermage is not laser skin tightening. Laser skin tightening uses light energy, either externally or internally (surgically), to heat the proteins of the skin. Thermage uses monopolar radiofrequency energy. This is closer to ultrasound sound waves than it is light energy. In fact, Thermage device uses the same kind of energy that has been used by physicians to ablate (destroy) abnormal tissue for years. The skin tightening device delivers a less potent form of the radiofrequency energy, however, than that used to ablate tissue. Advancements in Thermage: Comfort Pulse Technology (CPT) While the energy is less intense, early versions of the Thermage system were still a bit powerful. Patients often reported pain during the procedure because of the...
Refirme skin tightening is a non-invasive treatments that will improve the condition of people’s skin. This treatment makes it easy to attain a younger look despite one’s age. What the procedure does is focus on skin areas that make aging look evident. The procedure treats parts of the skin that make people look old like sagging under the eyes, sagging brows and wrinkles. The uniqueness of skin tightening with Refirme can be attributed to the fact that it does not consume much time from the patient’s daily routine. Furthermore, patients feel comfortable while they are undergoing the treatment. The Refirme Procedure Dermal tissue is heated during the Refirme Procedure. When you combine light energies with bi-polar radio frequency, the heating happens. Since the heating is accurate, it results in the elimination of wrinkles and sagging skin. The lifting of the face is also one of the outcomes of the procedure. Another thing that is focused on in this treatment is the tone of the skin. Smoother and brighter skin is an outcome of the procedure. Evening skin tone is also one of the roles of the treatment. Other treatments use predictable lasers but Refirme laser treatment does not include this since it only makes use of minimal optical energy. This is the reason why the procedure is safe for its clients. Pain is non-existent during the process and this leads to better results. Many people like the treatment for it does not have any downtime. Refirme laser skin tightening is able to treat many different skin parts. Droopy skin in the face, abdomen, knees, and arms can be repaired...
Skin tightening products usually take the form of creams and lotions that tighten the skin from the outside. However, experts agree that topical cosmetic serums only give a temporary tightening feeling that does not last for a long time. For the effects to last long, changes need to be done on the inner layers of the skin. Only procedures done by dermatologists and skin doctors can rejuvenate and improve the skin semi-permanently. Ulthera Skin Tightening The Ulthera skin tightening system uses a further refined ultrasound machine to cosmetically improve the skin without using surgery. It can improve hard to reach areas that used to be targeted solely by face lift procedures. This new technology can decrease droopiness on the eye area, minimize lines all over the face, tighten sagging cheeks, and restore the skin’s youthful glow and texture. This procedure is usually administered by medical professionals who have been properly trained for this alternative use of the ultrasound technology. This procedure uses a “see and treat” technique that uses ultrasound imaging and therapy. Mild heat emitted by the machine is used to perform safe noninvasive treatments to the inner depths of the skin. What Happens During the Procedure? An ultrasound applicator is used to project an image of the inner layers of the skin and to deliver focused heat. The low level of heat used in this procedure is enough to stimulate the skin to produce collagen, which is a natural skin protein that gives it its firmness and elasticity. No anesthesia is required. After an hour of the Ulthera skin tightening treatment, patients may go back to their...
Cellulite treatments are one of the biggest topics when it comes to cosmetic health. Basically, cellulite accumulates under your skin in uneven patches, causing small dimples to appear on your skin. If you’ve ever been overweight, you know that these dimples are numerous and clustered together in flabby areas such as your thighs, buttocks, and arms. They are unsightly and are very difficult to get rid of. For most people, the easiest way to get rid of these dimples is to have their cellulite removed either through liposuction, laser cellulite treatment, or medicinal treatment. However, there are now a number of ways to get the same results without undergoing a procedure or taking medication. One of these great alternatives is called Endermologie. Introducing Endermologie: A Non-Surgical Cellulite Treatment Endermologie is a French developed cellulite reduction treatment that is steadily gaining popularity in the US. The treatment uses a device which has rollers and suction to basically pull the skin around in a manner similar to a deep tissue massage. This actually redistributes your skin and the cellulite under it so that the dimples on your skin disappear. It’s a very simple concept but works out well. Endormologie is also much more subtle than liposuction. It takes at least 6 sessions before it has any visible effect and takes anywhere from 14 to 28 sessions to get the compete effect. Each session lasts 30 to 45 minutes, meaning that this is a treatment for those who are committed to caring for and maintaining their body. How Endermologie Works to Smooth Skin But for the right kind of people, the benefits...
For those on a tight budget, the use of cosmetic surgery for skin tightening is not an option. Here are the top skin care products you can try for skin tightening. Over-the-Counter Skin Tightening Cost should not be an issue when shopping for a skin treatment. Make sure to buy creams containing natural ingredients such as Coenzyme Q10, Wakame, or Cynergy TK, as these ingredients have already been proven to be effective ways to tighten skin. Be sure to check beforehand for any allergic reactions by placing a sample of the product on a hidden area of your body and check for up to 48 hours to notice any swelling, itching or pain. If not, begin the skin tightening treatment on a daily basis. Blended Beauty, blendedbeauty.ca/products-skin.html, is an online retailer that provides a natural skin care line that was made to smooth facial skin. Their products promise to help with elastin production, collagen replacement, cell renewal and epidermal healing. They offer natural, effective ingredients such as Coenzyme Q10 and Dead Sea Salt in all of their products. Their Botanical Day Lotion is enriched with Coenzyme Q10 and helps to promote smoother skin. It is priced at $31. Their Botanical Day Cream is also enriched with CoQ10 and promotes cell renewal and elastin production. It is priced at $31. Their Seaweed Orchard Mask promises to add moisture and exfoliate dead skin cells. It is priced at $18.50. Other top anti wrinkle serums and creams are Rejuvinol AM/PM Age Defying System, Prevage, StriVectin-HS and Bioque Serum XL. Acne Treatments The top three acne treatment recommendations include Pronexin, which is effective at...
After you have dieted and exercised your way to your ideal weight, you may be left with sagging skin. Rapid weight loss results in loose skin, especially around the abdominal area. Surgery can be an option, but for those wary of going under the knife, here is a different solution. Even plastic surgeons recommend waiting at least two years from the start date of your ideal weight before allowing cosmetic surgery to be an option. Make sure to exhaust all natural remedies first, before trying surgery. Natural Treatment Skin care treatment is a must. The first step to caring for your skin involves exfoliation of dead skin cells. Performing this daily routine will stimulate the skin’s circulation and cause skin tightening. A great agent to use for exfoliation is sea salt. You can purchase sea salt solutions at your local beauty supply store, or from an independent beauty consultant. High quality solutions cost around $28. While you are showering, you can apply a light layer of the sea salt solution to any rough patches of skin or loose skin, or you can simply pour the solution into a drawn bath and soak while the agent works to eliminate toxins and renew skin tone. Go to the gym and have an instructor measure your body fat percentage. In order to decrease the number, you’ll need to replace fat with muscle. A personal trainer can give you all the information you will need to target your personal areas that need work. To refine skin’s elasticity, try a raw food diet. Raw foods such as coconut, olives, tomatoes, and cucumber are excellent...
To tighten neck skin, you can opt to have a neck lift. Surgeons usually perform a neck lift in conjunction with a face lift operation. Tightening loose neck skin will make the neck appear more youthful, especially if you opt to have a face lift, as you want the two to match. Procedure The patient will be under local or general anesthesia with sedation. Neck skin tightening involves making incisions around the hairline, then utilizing endoscopy methods to extract fat and extra skin. After the skin and fat have been removed, the cosmetic surgeon tightens the muscles and softly pulls the exterior layer of skin backward and upward, revealing a more youthful look. The incisions wil be very small and concealed under the hairline. The duration of the neck skin tightening surgery lasts about 2-3 hours. The individual will recover in an outpatient setting for 1-2 days. Cost Neck lifts vary in cost depending on the geographical location and the surgeon that is chosen. Average costs range from $3,000 to $15,000 depending on if you are having simultaneous procedures. This total range of fees for neck skin tightening include the surgical setting fee, anesthetic costs and the plastic surgeon’s fee. Most doctors and facilities offer financing programs to assist with all the costs. Results typically last 7-10 years. Natural Remedies Some women and men choose not to go under the knife and instead, opt for more natural remedies to maintain a youthful neck area. Facial exercises help tone the neck and get often promote a tightened neck. A healthy fitness routine and good eating habits also contribute to younger-looking skin. How to do Facial...
Titan is a non-surgical laser device used to tighten the skin by stimulating collagen remodeling in the deeper layer of the skin called the dermis. It can be applied on the face, neck, abdomen, arms, legs, buttocks and any other part of the body suffering from skin laxity. If you keep getting frustrated over all forms of wrinkle products in the market and want a younger skin without needle pricks or going under the knife, Titan skin tightening is an excellent option for skin rejuvenation without the hassles of plastic surgery and a long recovery period. Titan’s unique wavelength range and treatment parameters make it special from other laser resurfacing devices. Its carefully selected range of light energy provides a more uniform distribution of heat. In the United States, it has been cleared by the FDA for topical heating of tissues to tighten and improve circulation to the skin. In Europe and Canada, it is widely used in the treatment of wrinkles and for general dermatological use. How Titan Works A safe infrared device is used to deliver heat on the skin’s dermis, resulting to the contraction of collagen. This gives the skin a tightened and lifted look. The heat also stimulates the formation of fibroblasts that will give rise to collagen, thereby achieving continuous skin tightening over time. The outer layer or epidermis is prevented from heating up through its built- in cooling device, which keeps the surface safe from any heat-related injuries. Is Titan Skin Tightening For You? If you long for a younger-looking skin by getting rid of sagging skin in a fast, non-invasive manner, titan...
Wrinkled and sagging skin finds a new ally in this innovative non-surgical process of rejuvenation. Laser skin tightening makes use of an infrared light source, which heats up and provokes a contraction or tightening of collagen. There is likewise an increased turn-over of skin cells, replacing the damaged ones. Results are visible right after treatment, without the prolonged recovery period. Laser skin tightening treatments make use of the TitanTM, Polaris®, Candela or GentleYAGTM systems to name a few. All of these apply the laser technology to heat up the deeper layers of the skin where collagen is found, while cooling down the outer skin so no external injuries are evident. How Does It Work? Just like the popular laser hair removal, laser skin tightening also uses laser light, an intense, pulsating beam of light. The laser frequency waves are applied to the areas of the skin to be treated. It penetrates the lower layers of the skin called the dermis. The waves heat up the water content of the skin that produces a uniformed heating effect in the areas to be treated. It causes the damaged, disorganized collagen fibers to contract while stimulating fibroblasts to produce new collagen. Simultaneously, a cooling system keeps the skin surface from heating up. The collagen remodeling process leads to a firmer, youthful and smoother skin. Who Can Benefit From Laser Skin Tightening? Skin laxity can be attributed to many factors. Among these are aging, pregnancies, and weight loss. Individuals with visible loss of elasticity of their skin but fear face lift by going under the knife can opt for this minimally invasive procedure. Wrinkles...
