With the advancement of technology, we have obtained the capability for non-invasive skin tightening, something that was previously solely in the hands of surgeons. Surgery still remains the leading method for removing large excesses of skin that occur due to significant weight loss. However, minor skin excess, sagging skin, and poor tone can now be addressed non-invasively without the need for recovery post-treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Factors that influence skin sagging include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Aging, which results in the loss of subcutaneous fatty tissue and the degradation of connective tissue (collagen and elastin).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Genetics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Rapid weight loss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hormones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Skin stretching due to pregnancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Skin tension depends on the density and firmness of connective tissue, the amount of subcutaneous fat, muscle tension, and its sheaths. We use various technologies and methods depending on the degree of skin laxity and the assessment of the underlying tissue as support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RADIOFREQUENCY <\/em><\/strong>has revolutionized skin tightening treatments. By heating tissue to 41\u00b0C, it stimulates the formation of collagen and elastin, thus tightening the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HIFU<\/em><\/strong>, or high-intensity focused ultrasound, targets energy on the SMAS muscle sheath, providing a firm support for the skin. It causes thermal damage at 60\u00b0C with the aim of natural healing, resulting in tightening of the SMAS layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PLASMAGE <\/em><\/strong>produces plasma (a state between liquid and gas) and, through pinpoint applications on the skin, retracts excess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CO2 fractional laser<\/em><\/strong> is an ablative laser that rejuvenates the skin by remodeling collagen. Synthesis of new collagen and improvement of skin appearance continues for up to 6 months post-treatment. Anesthetic cream is applied prior to the treatment, and during the procedure, the skin is cooled with cold air at -25 degrees, making the treatment more comfortable and reducing skin redness. Depending on the skin’s appearance and condition, the number of treatments is determined. Sometimes just one treatment yields excellent results. The treatment can be repeated after 30-45 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
COG MEZONITI<\/em><\/strong> are long biodegradable threads of polydioxanone that are applied subcutaneously. Around these threads, solid connective tissue forms, providing support and tightening the skin, while the thread itself degrades over 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CARBOXYTHERAPY<\/em><\/strong> involves the subcutaneous injection of CO2 gas through small needles, stimulating the formation of new collagen and regeneration, thereby tightening the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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