Skin Tightening

There are a number of things that affect the aging process including sun exposure, smoking, gravity and genetics. All of these things factor into the loss of skin elasticity and the often undesirable effect of sagging skin. There are now a number of cosmetic procedures, varying in their levels of invasiveness, that were created to try to re-tighten the skin to counteract the effects of aging.

Most doctors agree that for the most dramatic results, a combination of surgical and nonsurgical procedures are necessary for skin tightening. To find out more about skin tightening procedures, contact the Houston medical spa Dermagenix at 713-662-DERM(3376).

Skin-Tightening Procedures

The most common types of procedures for skin tightening include:

• Dermal fillers: Common fillers include Juvederm, Retylane and Radiesse

• Skin tightening devices: These are machines that use infrared light, unipolar radiofrequency energy to tighten skin. The machines are called Refirme, TITAN or Thermage.

• Laser skin resurfacing: Lasers used for this procedure are the erbium laser or the CO2 laser with Fraxel.

• Surgery: Surgeries that help with sagging skin include the facelift, the mini-facelift, and liposuction.

Because every kind of surgery carries certain risks, many patients opt to try nonsurgical procedures before considering surgery. However, in some cases, surgery is the most effective way to combat the effects of aging on skin.

Contact Us

Dermagenix medical spa offers the nonsurgical procedures that help with skin tightening listed above. To find out more about skin tightening procedures and how they may help reduce signs of aging, contact Houston medical spa Demagenix at 713-662-DERM(3376).