Laser Skin Tightening in Little Rock

Laser skin tightening is an easy way to have a younger-looking face with no surgery and no downtime.

Laser skin tightening is completely non-surgical, making it ideal for patients who have mildly sagging skin around the face but who are not yet ready for facial rejuvenation surgery.

How does laser skin tightening work?

The laser’s beam shines through the skin surface to the collagen underneath, and heats it without burning the skin. This heat makes the skin tighten, which you can notice immediately, and stimulates the growth of new collagen. Over the next few months, you can see the younger and fresher look to your skin which results from having more new skin cells.

Many of our patients choose to have 2 or 3 treatments spaced about 4 weeks apart to achieve more dramatic and long-term results.

Why is collagen so important?

Collagen is a protein present everywhere in the body. It makes up the fibers of connective tissue in skin and tendons. In our skin, it has a network of fibers in the layer below the surface (the dermis). This network allows blood vessels to grow and gives support to the skin, keeping it smooth.

Age and sun exposure damage and weaken this network and make it less elastic, so that as we use our facial muscles for expression and submit daily to the pull of gravity, the skin gives way and wrinkles form.

This is where the work of our Sciton laser comes in. By applying precise and measured amounts of heat energy to the dermis, the laser beam stimulates the collagen in that fibrous network to regrow. New collagen can take anywhere from 3-6 months to grow, so that for that time period you’ll continue to notice improvement in your skin tone and appearance.

What is the skin tightening treatment like?

Dr. Branman will use a small handheld device to direct rapid pulses of Sciton laser light onto your skin. You’ll feel a growing warmth in the area, which lasts just a few minutes. As soon as the treatment is finished, you’ll notice a difference, and as the collagen begins to regrow, the youthful results will become more and more apparent.

Where can laser skin tightening be used?

A skin tightening treatment does not have to be confined to the face. It can be done anywhere on the body, such as the throat, arms, or buttocks. In some cases, it is a better option than liposuction or a tummy tuck for firming an area.

Some of the same benefits are gained with Sciton laser skin resurfacing. In skin resurfacing, the laser actually removes the top layer of skin, the epidermis, and can give more dramatic results. The collagen below the epidermis, in the dermis, responds to loss of the epidermis by growing more skin cells. This can be a great option for removing fine lines or blemishes at the same time as skin tightening.

Am I a good candidate?

If you’re in good general health, and have reasonable expectations, you probably are. Every person is unique and receives a completely customized treatment. At a consultation, our Little Rock med spa team will examine your skin and discuss the best options for you.