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Titan laser skin tightening

 

How does laser skin tightening work?

faceThe Titan laser skin tightening system is a non surgical procedure that uses a safe, infrared light to heat the lower layer of skin (dermis).  This heating causes the skin’s natural collagen to contract resulting in lifted, tighter skin. 

 

Whilst the treatment is taking place, the skin’s surface (epidermis) is protected through continuous cooling with the Titan hand piece.  No preparation is required prior to treatment and no injections or anaesthetic are needed. 

 

The Titan procedure also promotes new collagen growth which results in further tightening of the skin showing improvement in folds, lines and lax skin.

 

 

How effective is laser skin tightening?

The treatment can be used successfully on all skin types from fair to dark skin.  Loose skin responds very well to the treatment and some patients will notice an immediate improvement.  Most patients will see gradual improvement as the skin tightens with the new collagen growth.

 

 

What areas can laser skin tightening be used on?

The Titan laser can be used on many different areas of the body where skin is loose such as along the jaw line, neck, under the chin, forehead, the abdomen and upper arm.

 

 

How long does laser skin tightening take?

The length of each session is dependent on the size of the area being treated.  As a guide, treatment to the face will be carried out in about 30 minutes.

 

 

How many sessions will I need?

Your consultant will advise the number and frequency of sessions you may require.  Patients are usually treated over two sessions, separated by two to six weeks.  Some of our previous patients have found that a single treatment has produced very good results. 

 

Further sessions of laser skin tightening can be performed in the future, each resulting in further improvement. 

 

 

Are there any side effects?

The treatment feels hot rather than uncomfortable.  There may be some minor redness or mild swelling which can be expected to disappear within two hours.

 

 

Who are the specialists who carry out laser skin tightening?

 

Ms Liliana Marza
Dr Christopher Rowland Payne