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What Is the Best Skin Tightening Treatment for You? Exploring Your Options

Our environments and lifestyles are often not kind to our skin. Exposure to sun, pollution, and daily stress can cause the skin to lose its elasticity and firmness. As a result, many individuals seek solutions to restore a more youthful appearance.

There are various methods available for tightening the skin, ranging from surgical to non-invasive options. At Westover Hills Dermatology in San Antonio, TX, we use non-invasive treatments because they offer minimal downtime and effective results. This approach allows you to achieve tighter skin without long recovery periods.

A Closer Look at Skin Aging

Reduction in Collagen Production

Collagen is a protein that provides structure and elasticity to our skin. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen, which is why we begin to see wrinkles and sagging on our skin. These signs of aging can happen anywhere on the face and body, but particularly along the jawline and on the cheeks. 

Weight Gain and Weight Loss

Fluctuations in weight can also affect the skin’s appearance. Gaining weight can stretch the skin, while losing weight can leave it looking loose and less toned. These changes can also result in a loss of skin elasticity, particularly in areas such as the face, abdomen, and arms.

What Is Skin Tightening?

Skin tightening refers to various treatments and methods that make the skin appear firmer and more youthful. These treatments can help the skin sit more snugly on the face and body and reduce sagging. Selecting the right treatment involves cooperation between you and your providers, as well as a close look at the severity of loose and sagging skin in the desired treatment area. 

An Overview of Different Skin Tightening Methods

Surgical Skin Tightening

Surgical skin tightening, such as facelifts, involves removing excess skin and repositioning the remaining skin for a tighter, more youthful appearance. This method can provide dramatic and long-lasting results, particularly for those with significant sagging. However, it requires a longer recovery period and carries the risks associated with surgery.

Non-Surgical Skin Tightening

Non-surgical skin tightening treatments are an excellent option for those seeking similar results without surgery. These methods use technologies like radiofrequency, ultrasound, and lasers to stimulate collagen production and tighten the skin. We have selected one of the most effective devices on the market, Opus Plasma®, for non-surgical skin tightening with minimal downtime and exceptional results.

Skin Tightening Products

In addition to surgical and non-surgical methods, there are also skin tightening products available that can help improve skin elasticity. Anti-aging creams and serums can nourish the skin and help prevent sagging over time. These products can be an effective part of a comprehensive skincare routine and can support the effects of other treatments.

How We Use Opus Plasma to Tighten the Skin

What Is Opus Plasma?

Opus Plasma is a skin tightening treatment that uses fractional plasma technology to rejuvenate and firm the skin. This device combines radiofrequency energy with microplasma pulses to target and treat the skin’s surface and deeper layers. The result is a noticeable improvement in skin texture, tone, and tightness.

How Does Opus Plasma Work for Skin Tightening?

Opus Plasma operates by using radiofrequency (RF) energy to ionize gas molecules. This is what creates the plasma that creates the microchannels in the skin. This process stimulates the body’s natural healing response and enhances collagen production. 

The RF energy not only generates plasma but also penetrates deeper skin layers, promoting further tightening and lifting. This technology effectively targets fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin and offers a smoother, more youthful appearance with minimal downtime.

What Areas Can Opus Plasma Treat?

  • Face: Opus Plasma is a skin-tightening solution for the face, addressing concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. It can treat pre-jowl folds, sagging under the eyes, nasolabial folds, sagging cheeks, and more, all while making the skin look firmer and more youthful.
  • Hands: As we age, the skin on our hands can become loose and less resilient. Opus Plasma skin tightening treatments improve the texture and tightness of the skin on your hands to make them appear smoother and younger.
  • Décolleté: The décolleté area is often exposed to sun damage and aging and is a common place to experience wrinkles and sagging. Many people forget this area when it comes to sunscreen application. If you have experienced sun damage here, Opus Plasma skin tightening treats this delicate area and reduces signs of aging.
  • Neck: The neck is another area prone to sagging and loss of elasticity. Opus Plasma skin tightening treatments can lift and tighten the skin on the neck, reducing bands and providing a more defined and youthful contour.

What to Expect From Your Skin Tightening Treatment

During RF skin tightening with Opus Plasma, you will be made as comfortable as possible. There can be some heat and prickling sensations as we roll the device across the skin. However, the continual movement of the device along with comfort measures such as topical numbing creams reduce discomfort. 

After the treatment, expect some pinkness on the skin as your body responds by increasing blood flow. It may take several weeks to begin to notice significant changes, but the radiofrequency energy often provides some noticeable tightening right after the treatment.

Choose the Right Skin Tightening Treatment With a Consultation in San Antonio

Skin tightening treatments can address sagging along the jawline, and an overall lack of firmness on the face, neck, and other areas. At Westover Hills Dermatology, we offer the best devices and treatments to serve our patients in San Antonio, TX. To learn more about how our treatments can benefit you, please contact us through our online form or call us at (830) 261-3212.

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