Types of Skin Tightening/ Treatment Options for Skin Tightening
Broadly, there are two categories of skin tightening procedures: Non-surgical and surgical. Among non-surgical skin tightening treatments, there are 3 approved skin tightening types/methods, offered at Delhi Wellness Clinics, including:
- Laser skin tightening in Delhi- This treatment utilizes an FDA-cleared laser device that emits light of a specific wavelength or a combination of different wavelengths in pulses to cause a controlled thermal injury to the targeted skin. The heating of the skin dermis leads to new collagen growth and subsequent skin tightening. It is mostly preferred for tightening the skin of the belly and underarms. However, multiple sessions, mostly 3 to 5, are needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening in Delhi - This method utilizes radiofrequency energy to heat the skin dermis of the targeted area. Radiofrequency targets the skin’s epidermis- the top skin layer. But, when radiofrequency is combined with the microneedling technique, the thermal energy can travel deeper into the skin and produce more favorable skin tightening. The microneedling creates micro-punctures in the skin which stimulates the endogenous skin repair mechanism to cause contracture of the fibrous tissue fibers and ultimately lead to a skin tightening effect. About 2 to 6 RF treatments are required to achieve the desired results. The results appear gradually and can last up to 3 years with a proper skincare regime. It is FDA-cleared technology to tighten the skin of the face, neck, hands, and body.
- Ultherapy/ HIFU skin tightening in Delhi - This method utilizes the HIFU device which delivers ultrasound energy in short pulses to heat the dermis and boost collagen in the targeted region. The ultrasound energy can go deeper into the skin, up to 5mm underneath the surface, and provide deep skin tightening. It is commonly used to tighten and lift the skin of the face, upper chest, and neck. A single session may be enough to tighten the skin but desired results may take up to 6 months to show up.