Laser Skin Tightening

What is laser skin tightening(ST)?

In laser skin tightening(ST), laser works by penetrating deep into the skin’s dermal layer and generate heat. Dermal heating induces collagen remodeling which tighten skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The efficacy of this procedure is now generally accepted in the dermatology community. Laser skin tightening is now widely practiced in clinics.

How laser skin tightening works?

The primary principle behind laser ST is – Laser stimulate collagen remodeling which tighten skin and reduce fine line and wrinkles. It also induces stimulation of cutaneous metabolism and results in skin tightening.

What are the contraindications of laser skin tightening?

Contraindications are –

  • Active infection on treatment site.
  • Very sensitive skin.
  • Keloidal tendency.

What are the advantages of procedure?

  • Safe.
  • Easy
  • Very effective.
  • It does not take much time to do the procedure.
  • Dermatologist can do this procedure in OPD basis

What are the disadvantages of this procedure?

  • To find desire results, you have to do many sittings.

How much time required to do the this procedure?

Normally 25 to 30 minutes required to do procedure, but depends upon area also where we want to do procedure.

How much gap require between two procedures?

On an average 4 to 6 weeks gap requires between two procedures.

How many sittings required?

Normally 5 to 7 sittings.

Do I require touch up of laser skin tightening procedure?

Yes.

Is laser hair removal procedure painful?

Mild discomfort or pricking sensation during procedure.

Is the result permanent?

No, you need maintenane sessions.

Which are the areas we can treat with this procedure?

We can do this procedure mainly on face but any part of the body.

What care require before and after procedure?

We will apply an after laser cream and sunblock to your face or treatment area before you go home. You can apply makeup and going back to work if you wish.

Doctor will tell you what to do and what not to do. Follow doctor’s instructions to see best results.

How much will be recovery time?

Almost no down time or few hours.

What are the side effects of laser skin tightening?

Some normal side effects may occur after the procedure, including itching, pink skin, redness, and swelling around the treatment area. These side effects rarely last more than few hours.

Share