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Infrared Skin Tightening

What is Infrared Skin tightening?

Infrared skin tightening is a new light-based solution for tightening sagging skin without surgery or downtime. This procedure gives modest tightening of the skin utilising safe, fractional, infrared light that triggers a biological response. This response leads to collagen remodelling in the deep dermis that can smooth out fine wrinkles and tighten sagging skin.

Infrared light heats the tissues deep below the skin's surface causing collagen fibres to contract, tighten and stimulate new growth creating long term results. It can be used for most areas of the body where tighter skin is desired, reducing the signs of aging. It is commonly used for the face, neck, upper arms, abdomen and hands.

Infrared skin tightening is an ideal solution to maintain or enhance your youthful and healthy appearance without surgery, recovery time, or injections.

What can Infrared Skin tightening treat?

  • Loose and sagging skin
  • Improve thin, crepey skin
  • Reduce jowling
  • Smooth out fine wrinkles
  • Reduce collagen loss
  • Treat most areas of the body
  • Suitable for all skin colours

Contra-indications (Reasons why skin tightening may not be suitable for you)

  • Roaccutane use in the last 6 months
  • Pregnancy
  • Abnormal wound healing
  • Dermatitis or irritation in the treatment area

How many sessions do I need?

Multiple treatments may be required depending on your skin's laxity, the area to be treated and the results you desire, though some patients see results quickly and are satisfied after only one treatment. During your consultation, you will discuss the number and frequency of treatments that may be required to achieve your desired results. On average, most patients are recommended 3-4 treatments performed at monthly intervals.

Please keep in mind that results are gradual and may take from three to six months to see maximum results.

What does it feel like?

First, you will feel a cooling sensation. Then, you will feel a comfortable, but warm sensation as the infrared energy is delivered to the deeper layers of the skin. While the infrared energy is heating the dermis, continuous-contact, cooling is keeping the skin's outer layer cool and comfortable.

How does my skin look after the treatment?

You may experience heat, tightness, swelling or redness in the treated area, which fades within a few hours of treatment. Because a portion of the skin is unaffected by the light pulses, there is a quick healing process. Generally, you can receive a treatment and go back to work or to other activities without any recovery time. Applying ice to the treated area will reduce swelling and make up can be applied to camouflage any redness.

Potential complications:

Side effects are rare. However, with any procedure adverse effects are possible. Since Infrared skin tightening delivers intense deep heat to the skin, there is a chance the skin surface can burn. Mild swelling and redness immediately after the treatment is expected. Applying ice post treatment is recommended.

Skin Preparation

Prior to having skin tightening treatments, we recommend that your skin is primed with active ingredients for additional improvement in texture and appearance. A specific skin care regime will be recommended to you at your initial consultation.

How much does it cost?

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