Best Laser For Facial Skin Tightening

Lax skin around the face is a common concern for both men and women, raising the question what is the best laser for facial skin tightening. Facial skin laxity can occur as a result of ageing, the loss of collagen production, childbirth, or sudden drastic weight loss. Fotona 4D is a non-invasive laser treatment that can help to reduce skin laxity of the facial skin for a more youthful aesthetic by stimulating new collagen production. 

This article explores the best laser treatments for firming up loose skin and also answers some of the more common queries people have about the treatment.

The CREO Clinic’s team of experts use the power of Fotona 4D to effectively target skin laxity around the face to make transformational changes. 

Contact the CREO Clinic today to book an initial consultation with our team of specialists and learn the many ways laser skin tightening treatments can benefit you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Omar Tillo MD, MS, EBOPRAS, FRCS (Plast)

What Is Laser Skin Tightening?

As we age, the amount of collagen and elastin our bodies produce gradually decreases, causing lax skin to develop around the face and body. 

Once the skin has become inelastic, it can be very hard to restore its bounce and smoothness without cosmetic treatment. Laser treatments like Fotona 4D can help to revive your skin’s elasticity by applying controlled levels of heat and intense pulsed light into the deep and surface layers of skin, setting in motion the body’s natural collagen production.

How Does Laser Skin Tightening Work?

At the CREO Clinic, we use the Fotona Dynamis SP dual wavelength laser to perform Fotona 4D, a four-stage non-invasive laser treatment that uses both non-ablative Nd: YAG and fractional-ablative Er: YAG wavelengths for effective skin tightening. 

For the initial stage of the procedure, the Nd: YAG 1064nm laser heats the deeper layers of tissue and fat, encouraging fat cell metabolism and constriction of collagen fibres. This helps to reduce the fat layer and tighten up the surface of the skin.

The second stage uses the Er: YAG laser wavelength to apply heat to the upper layers of the skin and encourage the production of fresh collagen. It also tightens existing collagen fibres.

The effect of combining these two stages over a 30-minute treatment is an improvement in the elasticity of the skin and a more youthful, firmer appearance to the skin.

Which Treatment Is Best For Facial Skin Tightening?

The many skin tightening treatments currently available can have different strengths, provide results over varying timeframes, and create different effects on your skin. Here, we will detail the most common skin-tightening methods to help you decide which may best suit you and your sagging skin.

Ultherapy

Ultherapy helps to tighten the skin and restore a youthful-looking smoothness. It does this by using ultrasound energy to reach the deeper layers of the skin to promote elastin and collagen production. Ultherapy is used for treating lax or wrinkled skin around the face, neck, or décolletage.

There is no downtime necessary after Ultherapy, but its results take between 3-6 months to become fully clear. You can expect its results to last around one year before your skin may require further restorative treatment.

Thermage FLX

Thermage FLX is a skin tightening treatment that helps provide smoother, softer, more contoured skin through a single application of radiofrequency therapy. The most common treatment areas are the wrinkles and darker skin tones of the face and eyes and areas around the body where signs of ageing are most visible.

The treatment is minimally invasive and requires no downtime – this means you can return to work and your daily routine immediately.

Fotona 4D

Fotona 4D by Fotona is an innovative approach to fighting the signs of ageing, including skin laxity around the face. This treatment protocol uses two separate laser wavelengths, the Er: YAG and Nd: YAG, in four separate steps for comprehensive skin tightening and rejuvenating effects. 

What Areas Can Laser Tightening Treat?

Fotona 4D treats the entire face for comprehensive skin-tightening effects. In addition, this laser treatment uses a special intraoral stage to focus on skin tightening around the mouth by heating from the inside out. 

Which Laser Is The Best To Treat Wrinkles?

The intraoral Er.YAG laser is used first in the Fotona 4D protocol to treat fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth by heating the tissues from the inside out. In addition, the Nd: YAG is then used to target deeper lines and wrinkles. 

Benefits Of Laser Skin Tightening

There are multiple benefits to treating lax skin with Fotona 4D:

• Produces comprehensive skin tightening effects for the whole face
• Rejuvenates the skin for a healthy, youthful glow
• Stimulates the body’s own collagen production for ongoing improvements to the complexion
• Removes surface-level imperfections, improving skin texture and creating a lifted appearance
• Results are long-lasting, up to 1 year
• Non-surgical treatment that requires little to no downtime

Who’s A Good Candidate For Laser Skin Tightening?

Any adult with mild to moderate skin laxity around the face is a good candidate for Fotona 4D. In addition, laser treatment is a great alternative for patients seeking a less invasive alternative to surgical interventions. 

Laser Skin Tightening Procedure Overview

How Should You Prepare For Laser Skin Tightening?

The CREO Clinic recommends taking a few steps of preparation before Fotona 4D, such as:

• Regular high factor spf suncream 3 weeks before and during the course of Fotona 4D
• No ibuprofen or alcohol 48 hours before treatment
• Stop tretinoin cream 2 weeks prior and skincare acids such as salicylic acid/glycolic acid 1 week before treatment
• If you are susceptible to cold sores or viral infections on the face, then inform us so acyclovir prophylaxis can be started 3-5 days before the procedure

Laser Skin Tightening Recovery Process

After treatment, you will be provided with aftercare instructions by our specialists that you must follow for the best results. In general, Fotona 4D doesn’t necessitate downtime, meaning you can resume daily activities immediately. However, you may have some mild side effects like redness that can last 1-2 days. 

When Can I Expect To See Results From Laser Skin Tightening

Results will become visible within 4-6 weeks after treatment as new collagen production begins. For the best results, patients are advised to undergo 3 sessions initially, with each improving the skin’s quality.

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