When it comes to skin tightening on the body, there are many options to choose from in Calgary ranging from at home products to treatments in clinics/medispas to operating rooms. Here are some options to consider:
Least Effective
Creams and lotions offer temporary, short-term improvements, if any, due to the plumping effect some ingredients may have. According to Dermatologists, there are no products that will lift sagging skin, for example, on the arms. A cream or lotion containing retinols can help your body produce some collagen, and assist in tightening skin with continued use.
Moderately Effective
Non-invasive (non-surgical) skin tightening machines and treatments are offered in many clinics and medispas, including dermatologists, using a variety of machines operated by trained technicians. In general, the more advanced–and expensive—machines provide more effective treatment results at higher price points.
Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Tightening
- recommended to tighten skin on the face, abdomen, thighs, arms and chin, depending on the type of RF machine used
- skin is heated in both epidermis (upper) and dermis (lower) levels of the skin
- RF heat stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin, to firm and tighten the skin
- Slight results one week after first treatment, while a series of treatments may be needed for significant skin tightening effects; results last up to 6 months, depending on the type of RF machine used
- typically safe for all skin types
- minimal discomfort and no down time
Ultrasound Skin Tightening
- work wells for the face, chin, neck, and chest areas
- may be slightly uncomfortable for some and quite painful for others
- may require painkillers or topical numbing agents
- in-office procedure with little to no downtime
Intense Pulsed Light and Radiofrequency Combination
- a hybrid option that treats deep layers of skin
- gradual results
- no discomfort or downtime
- can cause post-inflammatory pigmentation in people with darker skin tones
Ultrasound and Radiofrequency Combination
- another hybrid option combines ultrasound and radiofrequency
- recommended to tighten skin on the face, abdomen, thighs, arms, upper & lower back, buttocks, and chin, depending on the type of RF machine used
- improvements slightly noticeable after first treatment; significant results after 3 months
Non-Ablative Laser
- can provide significant skin tightening results
- lasers send heat deep into the skin without wounding the top layer of skin
- used to tighten skin all over the body and can be especially helpful for tightening loose skin on the belly and upper arms
- requires a few days of recovery, with full results after 2-6 months
- may need 3 to 5 treatments to get results, lasting between 3-5 years
Most Effective
Ablative Laser
- Most effective procedure for tightening loose skin
- also known as laser resurfacing, removes the epidermis (upper) layer of skin
- damages the collagen, prompting the skin to regenerate and tighten
- Most effective procedure for tightening loose skin
- Requires downtime of up to 4 weeks
- Full results in 4-6 months, lasting up to 8 years (depending on the type of laser used)
- Those with darker skin or certain skin conditions may not be good candidates
Plastic Surgery
- surgical procedure removing loose skin that remains after significant weight loss, including post-pregnancy
- recommended for skin that is very loose or saggy, when the treatments described above are not able to produce a satisfactory tightening effect
- most invasive of all procedures/treatments, providing permanent results
Radiofrequency Skin Tightening is offered in Calgary by NuCurves Body Contouring. TriLipo Radiofrequency can help clients achieve faster skin tightening and body contouring results at a reasonable cost when compared to many options described above.
For more information or to book a consultation, contact us or call Rhonda at 403-969-4371.
