An exciting laser technology that actually works for tissue tightening is the new Sciton SkinTyte laser. The longer wavelengths traverse the skin to induce a post-treatment tightening. The infrared energy gets under the treated area without any surface wound and stimulates collagen remodeling and skin tightening. Unlike the poor-performance profile of Thermage, the SkinTyte laser has a predictable outcome and provides for a more comfortable patient experience. It does not have the risk of facial lipo-atrophy (a gaunt look) seen with the radio-frequency energy used in Thermage. A series of 5 SkinTyte treatments, each about a month apart, will dramatically improve the laxity of the face & neck. You’ll see the results within a few hours of treatment, and they improve over the next 2 to 3 weeks. While nothing beats the outcome of a facelift, the SkinTyte laser has literally no down time and requires no anesthesia. Patients who have treatments done on loose skin around their elbows and knees can see a great improvement as well.
P.S. SkinTyte laser can be combined with other laser energies that treat skin surface problems such as acne on the same treatment day for a great effect!