Fine lines around the eyes, forehead, or mouth usually start showing when people reach their 30s. If you are one of them, and looking for ways to deal with the signs of aging then go for laser skin tightening. The treatment not just targets your face, but also other body parts like neck, and stomach. It takes care of sagging skin without making you go under the knife. The treatment may wrap up in about 30 to 60 minutes. However, you have to make your skin ready for this kind of treatment. Also, you may experience side effects following this cosmetic procedure.<\/p>\n
What is laser skin tightening?<\/h2>\n
Laser skin tightening is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that helps firm up loose, or sagging skin<\/a> by stimulating the body\u2019s natural collagen production. Collagen is a protein that helps in maintaining the skin structure, according to research published in Nutrients<\/a>. Over time, as collagen levels drop with age, the skin starts to look less firm.<\/p>\n \u201cThis treatment uses focused laser energy to gently heat the deeper layers of the skin. The heat activates the skin\u2019s repair process, encouraging collagen growth and resulting in a smoother, tighter appearance,\u201d explains dermatologist Dr Sushmitha<\/a>. Whether you are 30 or 60, you can go with this treatment that is commonly used on the face, neck, arms, abdomen and other areas where early signs of aging or skin laxity are prominent.<\/p>\n Here are the types of laser skin tightening procedures:<\/p>\n This type of laser skin tightening procedure penetrates right into the skin. This damages the collagen, making the skin produce new collagen. Destroying collagen may sound scary, but by doing so, it leads to production of a new one that may help in gaining tighter-looking skin. But people with conditions like psoriasis need to be careful, as this type may harm the skin.<\/p>\n This type of laser skin tightening procedure is less aggressive in nature. Non-ablative lasers can heat the collagen within the skin without destroying or causing any damage to it. This heating is enough to promote production of collagen and tighten skin. So, apart from collagen-rich foods<\/a>, heat can also help to produce this protein.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what the procedure looks like:<\/p>\n \u201cThe entire session can take anywhere between 30 to 60 minutes depending on the size of the area treated,\u201d says the expert. A series of treatments may be recommended by your doctor for best results. Improvements will continue to appear gradually in the weeks following each session.<\/p>\n Before the non-invasive treatment that does not involve incisions or stitches, you need to take care of your skin:<\/p>\n \u201cLaser skin tightening is generally safe, with side effects that are usually mild and short-lived,\u201d says the expert. Common reactions include redness, slight swelling or a feeling a bit warm in the area that was treated. \u201cThese symptoms usually go away within a few hours to a day. Some people with sensitive skin might experience temporary dryness or flakiness,\u201d says the expert.<\/p>\n![\"skin](\"https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/03\/25105727\/skin-sagging.jpg\")
Types of laser skin tightening treatment<\/h2>\n
1. Ablative<\/h3>\n
2. Non-ablative<\/h3>\n
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How to prepare for laser skin tightening?<\/h2>\n
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What are the side effects of laser skin tightening?<\/h2>\n
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