(FAQ) Nonsurgical Skin Tightening: Restore Your Skin’s Firmness Without the Scalpel

Q: What Is Non-Surgical Skin Tightening?

Non-surgical skin tightening treatments primarily use energy-based devices like Ultherapy® and ThermiSmooth® to heat the deeper layers of your skin. This stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, the proteins vital for maintaining firm, smooth skin. These treatments are evidence-based and safe for all skin types.

Q: Am I a Good Candidate?

You might be a great candidate if you're dealing with mild to moderate skin laxity but aren't quite ready for surgical solutions like a facelift. Both Ultherapy and ThermiSmooth offer versatile treatments for concerns ranging from sagging neck skin to fine lines around the mouth.

Q: How Does Ultherapy Work?

Ultherapy uses microfocused ultrasound energy to target deep tissue layers beneath the skin's surface. The heat generated initiates the body's natural healing processes, promoting the production of collagen and elastin for firmer, younger-looking skin.

Q: How Does ThermiSmooth Work?

ThermiSmooth utilizes a hand-held device emitting radiofrequency energy into the skin's lower layer, known as the dermis. This stimulates the growth of new skin cells and accelerates the production of collagen and elastin, effectively tightening the skin.

Q: What Areas of the Body Can Be Treated?

Ultherapy is excellent for lifting and tightening the neck, chin, and brow, as well as reducing wrinkles on the décolletage. ThermiSmooth is ideal for treating delicate areas around the mouth and eyes, targeting loose, thin, or crepey skin and fine lines.

Q: What Is an Ultherapy Treatment Session Like?

During an Ultherapy session, a specialized handpiece is pressed gently against your skin, directing ultrasound energy to specified depths. While the skin's surface remains unaffected, you may experience tingling or warmth. Each session lasts between 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the treatment area.

Q: What Is a ThermiSmooth Treatment Session Like?

ThermiSmooth treatments involve a hand-held device moved in a circular motion over the target area. The device emits radiofrequency energy into the dermis, creating a warming sensation as it stimulates collagen and elastin production. Typical sessions last 30 to 60 minutes.

Q: What Can I Expect During Recovery?

One of the advantages of non-surgical treatments is minimal recovery time. You may see some mild redness or swelling, but most people can resume their normal activities right away.

Q: When Will I See the Results?

You'll begin to notice results gradually over 2 to 3 months as your body naturally produces more collagen and elastin, resulting in improved skin elasticity and a youthful appearance.

Q: How Long Do the Results Last?

The results generally last around a year. To keep your skin looking its best, periodic touch-up treatments are recommended.

Hagopian Plastic Surgery offers nonsurgical skin tightening treatments that tackle mild to moderate skin laxity with no downtime.

1. What Is Nonsurgical Skin Tightening?

Most nonsurgical skin tightening treatments involve energy-based devices that heat your skin’s deeper layers to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin—the proteins that keep your skin firm and smooth. At our Atlanta practice, we offer Ultherapy® and ThermiSmooth®, evidence-based therapies safe for all skin types.

2. Am I a Good Candidate?

You’re likely a good candidate if you experience mild to moderate skin laxity but aren’t ready for a facelift or keen on other surgical interventions. Ultherapy and ThermiSmooth offer solutions to various concerns, whether sagging around your neck or fine lines around your mouth.

3. How Does Ultherapy Work?

Ultherapy targets the deeper tissue layers beneath the skin’s surface using high-intensity focused ultrasound energy. This heat triggers the body’s natural healing response, stimulating collagen and elastin production of collagen and elastin.

4. How Does ThermiSmooth Work?

ThermiSmooth employs a hand-held device that transmits radiofrequency energy into the skin’s superficial (epidermis) to mid-depth (dermis) layers, to tighten the skin. Like Ultherapy, the treatment accelerates the production of new skin cells, collagen, and elastin.

5. What Areas of the Body Can Be Treated?

Ultherapy excels at lifting and tightening the neck, chin, and brow and minimizing wrinkles on the décolletage. ThermiSmooth is ideal for treating loose, thin, or crepey skin and fine lines and wrinkles in the delicate areas around the mouth and eyes.

6. What Is an Ultherapy Treatment Session Like?

During an Ultherapy session, a specialized handpiece is gently pressed against your skin, delivering ultrasound energy to predetermined depths—heating the tissue layers while leaving the skin’s surface untouched. You may feel slight tingling or warmth; some people may find this uncomfortable. We’ll take steps to ensure your comfort during your procedure. Treatment sessions typically last 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the area being treated.

7. What Is a ThermiSmooth Treatment Session Like?

ThermiSmooth uses a hand-held device that transmits radiofrequency (RF) energy. The device is moved in a circular motion over the targeted area, creating a warming sensation as the RF energy penetrates the skin and triggers the body’s natural collagen and elastin production. ThermiSmooth treatments usually last 15 to 60 minutes.

8. What Can I Expect During Recovery?

One of the perks of nonsurgical treatments is the minimal recovery time. You might experience mild redness or swelling, but most people return to normal activities immediately.

9. When Will I See the Results?

Both treatments boost your body’s natural collagen and elastin production, and results emerge gradually. After about 2 to 3 months, you’ll notice improved skin elasticity and a more youthful appearance.

10. How Long Do the Results Last?

Results typically last about a year. Periodic touch-up treatments are recommended to maintain your results.

Request a Consultation

If you’re interested in taking the next step toward firm, supple skin, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with our experienced team. Please call our office today at (404) 885-8542 or request a consultation online.