Drs. Joel and Daniel Schlessinger see hundreds, if not thousands, of patients each year who are looking for tighter skin on their body, whether it is the face, neck, arms, buttocks or legs. Until recently, the only options were intensely invasive procedures such as a tummy tuck, leg lift or buttocks lift. These types of procedures, however, are mostly useful for people who have extreme skin sagging or limited options. Luckily, effective, non-invasive treatments like SkinTyte offer a cutting-edge way to visibly restore firmness and smoothness without surgery, discomfort or downtime in patients who are experiencing mild to moderate skin laxity.
Dr. Joel Schlessinger, board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon and cosmetic surgeon, explains, “One of the most effective non-surgical options available for firming and smoothing mild to moderate skin laxity is a laser called SkinTyte. This skin-tightening treatment uses infrared light technology to address loss of firmness and improve skin’s appearance, especially on areas like the face and neck, but can also be used on the body.”
Interested in learning more about this innovative skin treatment? In this article, we’ll explore:
What is SkinTyte?
SkinTyte is a non-invasive skin tightening laser treatment that uses advanced infrared broadband light (BBL) technology to target sagging skin and loss of firmness for a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance. This non-surgical treatment gradually improves skin laxity over time while also addressing dark spots, sun damage and discoloration—often with no or minimal discomfort and zero downtime.
Dr. Daniel Schlessinger, board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon and cosmetic surgeon, shares, “SkinTyte can often provide similar results to other laser or energy devices as well as other invasive procedures without the discomfort or recovery time. The controlled BBL® Heroic™ technology triggers the body’s natural healing response, promoting collagen production and leading to firmer, smoother-looking skin over time.”
How does SkinTyte work?
SkinTyte skin tightening laser targets laxity with infrared light by using rapid, gentle pulses that heat the dermal tissue beneath the skin’s surface. This advanced broadband light (BBL) technology stimulates collagen and elastin production while also causing existing collagen to contract and tighten, resulting in smoother, firmer skin.
Dr. Daniel Schlessinger explains, “SkinTyte boosts the body’s natural ability to regenerate collagen by delivering uniform, targeted light treatment to a specific area of the body. It is safe for all skin types and can be used on the face, neck, arms, legs, thighs and abdomen to deliver a firmer, more contoured look.”
Benefits for SkinTyte include:
- Improvement in skin firmness and elasticity
- Diminishing of the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Restoring contour and definition to the face, neck and body
- Minimal discomfort and no downtime, allowing you to resume normal activities immediately
What to expect during and after your SkinTyte treatment
During your SkinTyte treatment, you may experience a warming sensation as the device delivers gentle light pulses to the skin. Built-in cooling technology helps to keep skin cool and comforted for the duration of your treatment, which usually lasts about thirty to sixty minutes.
Dr. Joel Schlessinger adds, “Patients will require a series of approximately six SkinTyte treatments to achieve their desired results, along with maintenance sessions every six months or so. These sessions are usually spaced a few weeks apart. The effects of SkinTyte appear immediately and then gradually build, with full results typically visible within three to six months.”
After your treatment, mild redness may occur but usually goes away within a few hours. Since this procedure is non-invasive, there’s no downtime and most patients can return to their daily activities right away. Over the following weeks and months as collagen production increases, patients will notice a natural improvement in skin firmness and elasticity. SkinTyte results can last up to twelve months.
If you’re interested in achieving smoother, more youthful-looking skin with SkinTyte, you can book a one-on-one aesthetic consultation with Drs. Joel or Daniel Schlessinger online. During this consultation, our team will discuss your concerns, answer any questions you may have and develop a treatment plan. If you’d like to speak to an aesthetic patient coordinator directly, you can call us at (402) 685-8262.