Laser skin tightening is a non-invasive treatment that greatly reduces the appearance of stretch marks, loose skin, and wrinkles. It has become an increasingly popular procedure at our Toronto cosmetic surgery clinic because there is no downtime, no anesthesia is required, and the results are immediate, achieving results that include smoother and more youthful appearing skin. With sessions spaced a few weeks apart to obtain optimal results, the treatment can also stimulate long-term collagen production.

How it Works
Laser skin tightening delivers energy to targeted areas of the skin to heat the underlying tissue. This initiates the body to generate new tissue, tightening the skin almost immediately. The body then starts producing new collagen to replace the damaged collagen, leading to further tightening in the months following treatment.

One of the most popular skin tightening technologies is the StarLux® 500, which is what we use at our clinic.  The StarLux® 500 is considered to be the “gold standard” of lasers, emitting pulsed light at a wavelength of 850 – 1350 nm. This infrared energy tightens the skin by gently coagulating the tissue in the dermis and hypodermis to initiate the generation of  healthy new tissue. Several areas of the body and face can be targeted with the device, including lax skin and stretchmarks on the arms, legs, buttocks and stomach. Loose skin on the face, particularly along the jawline, can also be treated.

The effects of laser skin tightening are noticeable immediately after treatment. Many patients notice that the tone and condition of their skin improves after the first treatment. However, the full results of laser skin tightening cannot be seen until 90 to 180 days after the initial treatment because that is about how long it takes for new collagen growth to take place.

There may be some warmth, redness, and tightness in the targeted areas following treatment but it will fade within a few hours. Typically, you can resume your daily activities immediately after treatment. Some people see excellent results after one treatment session but most need at least two treatments for optimal results. Those who have severely loose skin may need up to three treatments or more. Further maintenance treatments every one and a half to two years following the initial treatment may be required.

The Advantages of Laser Skin Tightening
Laser skin tightening in Toronto is becoming an increasingly popular solution to treat loose skin and stretch marks. It is a non-invasive procedure that dramatically firms the skin. It is effective in reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and loose skin on all parts of the body but unlike surgery, there is little risk of serious side effects and no downtime or discomfort.

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