Non-Surgical Skin Tightening: Which Treatment Is Right for You?
At KMP Aesthetics, our Seattle skin care experts offer a number of advanced treatments to help you achieve your aesthetic goals, but with so many options available, it can be tricky to decide which is right for you. Popular options include PDO threads, biostimulators, hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, microneedling, and laser treatments. Below, our team of experienced aesthetic professionals provide an overview of how these different options can help you rejuvenate your skin.
PDO Threads
PDO (polydioxanone) threads can lift and tighten sagging skin without the need for more invasive surgery. These dissolvable threads are inserted under the skin to provide an instant lift while stimulating collagen production over time. The results from a PDO thread lift are designed to be natural-looking and long-lasting, making them a great choice for mild to moderate skin laxity on the face, jawline, and neck.
Biostimulators
Injectable biostimulators like Renuva®, RADIESSE®, and Sculptra® Aesthetic work by stimulating your body’s natural collagen and tissue regenerating abilities. These treatments are used to help improve overall skin texture, restore lost volume, and provide gradual, long-lasting results. They can be an excellent option if you want to enhance your skin’s elasticity and firmness without adding significant extra volume.
HA Fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as JUVÉDERM®, Restylane®, or the RHA® Collection, are typically the go-to choice for immediate volume enhancement and facial contouring. They can be ideal for plumping lips, smoothing wrinkles, and restoring volume to cheeks and under-eyes. The results are immediate and customizable, offering a natural look designed to enhance your individual beauty.
Microneedling
Traditional microneedling and RF (radiofrequency) microneedling (such as the Morpheus8 and SylfirmX systems) can be exceptional options for addressing skin laxity. Sometimes called “collagen induction therapy,” traditional microneedling boosts collagen and elastin through controlled micro-injuries of the skin surface, improving skin texture and firmness. RF microneedling takes this a step further, using radiofrequency energy to penetrate deeper layers of the skin. This combination stimulates collagen remodeling and tightens skin more effectively, making it particularly beneficial for mild to moderate laxity on the face, neck, and even body.
Laser Treatments
Laser treatments, such as SkinTyte® and BBL® Hero™ Forever Young, can be highly effective for reducing skin laxity. By delivering targeted waves of energy into deeper layers of the skin, lasers stimulate collagen and elastin production, resulting in both superficial improvements to the surface of the skin as well as firmer, tighter skin over time.
Choosing the Right Option
Each treatment offers unique benefits and involves different considerations in terms of candidacy, cost, downtime, and longevity of results. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your skin’s needs, your personal aesthetic goals, and your desired level of maintenance. During your consultation at our Seattle clinic, we can help craft a personalized treatment plan to help you look and feel your best.
Schedule your consultation today and let our team assist you on your journey to more radiant, youthful skin.