Minimally Invasive Laser Techniques for Loose and Wrinkled Skin Q&A

Laser skin tightening is a cosmetic treatment that is minimally invasive and effectively tightens aging skin. As we age, the production of collagen and elastin within our skin gradually reduces, which results in the formation of fine lines, wrinkles, and laxity in the skin. Treatments such as laser skin tightening use targeted energy to heat deep within the layers of the skin, causing the skin to start to heal itself, which naturally stimulates increased production of collagen and elastin, resulting in long-lasting results of younger, smoother, tighter skin.

Laser skin tightening is typically recommended for clients with mild to moderate skin laxity, as those with severe laxity may be recommended to consider more invasive treatment options to ensure they are effective and will deliver the desired results. With this in mind, any client between 3o and 60 years old who has mild to moderate skin laxity and is of reasonably good health can be considered to undergo laser skin tightening treatments. The treatments are considered to be minimally invasive, making them a safe option for most people, providing beautiful results for those who want to reduce the appearance of mild sagging, acne scarring, fine lines, and wrinkles, and can be used throughout the entire face. Clients suffering from active acne, very deep wrinkles, severe laxity, or who have a very dark complexion may be recommended to consider other skin-tightening treatment options.

The skin tightening treatment that YouthFillMD provides to our clients suffering from mild to moderate laxity, fine lines and wrinkles, and sagging is Ultherapy, which uses ultrasound imaging to target energy to the areas for tightening. This treatment is non-invasive, FDA-cleared, and can be used throughout the entire face to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, and can also be used to lift the brows, chin, and neck. Ultherapy is also frequently used on the upper chest to reduce the appearance of creasing and sagging in this area. The energy that is produced is delivered very precisely to the targeted area, offering very natural results that continue to develop and improve over time, making it a safe and effective treatment for the majority of clients.

Ultherapy works by stimulating the increased production of collagen and elastin through the gentle heating of the deep layers of skin. So, as the skin heals from being heated by the treatment, it gradually smoothens in both texture and tone and improves in volume, revealing younger, tighter skin. The ultrasound waves are focused deep into the layers of the dermis, heating the skin tissues without affecting the surface of the skin to stimulate the production of new skin cells, collagen, and elastin to smooth the surface of the skin from the inside out. The healing process occurs gradually, allowing for the results to continue to develop and be longer-lasting, particularly with repeated treatments as collagen and elastin production is further stimulated.

Ultherapy is a fantastic skin tightening treatment option for those who have mild to moderate laxity of the skin and are looking for a safer, less invasive option than surgical procedures. The results won’t be as dramatic as a surgical facelift, but Ultherapy requires zero downtime, offers beautiful results after just one treatment, and provides natural results as it uses the body’s natural healing process to achieve long-lasting results. The treatment only uses a wand that delivers the heat energy deep into the layers of skin, making it entirely pain-free and often being described as a relaxing treatment. Ultherapy can also be used not only for the face but on the neck and upper chest as well, working just as effectively to tighten the skin.

Dr. David Hopp MD., at YouthFill MD, offers effective minimally invasive laser techniques for loose and wrinkled skin. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Beverly Hills and Hollywood CA. We serve clients from Beverly Hills CA, Hollywood CA, Santa Monica CA, Inglewood CA, Burbank CA, Los Angeles CA, and Glendale CA.