Skin Rejuvenation FAQ

• How long does this procedure take?
• What are the treatments like?
• When will I see results?
• How many treatments are needed?
• When can I resume my normal activities?

 

How long does this procedure take?

The skin tightening procedure can take anywhere between a few minutes to an hour, depending on the area to be treated.

What are the treatments like?

First the skin is cooled, and then the infra-red heat is applied.  You can expect to feel a gradual heating of the treated area, then cooling is applied again.  This protects the surface of the skin and also allows more effective penetration of the infra-red light.  The procedure is considered to be comfortable by most patients.

When will I see results?

The results are seen in two phases.  The initial phase consists of tightening of the collagen that is already present.  This result is seen immediately!  The second phase occurs more slowly as the body initiates a natural wound healing response and creates new collagen which provides long term tightening.  You can expect to see improvement for 4-6 months after your last treatment.

How many treatments are needed?

You can expect to see results after just 1 treatment, however, 6 treatments at 2-4 weeks apart are recommended for best results.

When can I resume my normal activities?

There is absolutely no downtime associated with this procedure.  You may experience some mild redness of the treated area but this usually resolves in a few hours.  You can return to your normal activities immediately, although a sunscreen should be used.