What are Radiofrequency Skin Tightening Treatments?
As we age, our collagen and elastin production slow due to years of sun exposure and the natural aging skin process. This gives the skin an unwanted crepey or saggy appearance and makes it more difficult to firm sagging skin without additional support. For many years, effective nonsurgical skin tightening procedures have been elusive.
To tighten skin, patients need to trigger collagen production and support collagen stimulation in the deeper layers of tissue. This can be achieved with laser treatment, ultrasound, and radiofrequency facial rejuvenation methods. While technology has continued to advance, older treatments have been painful and are only moderately effective at reaching results below the surface. As technology continues to advance, we have better and better treatments for skin tightening including Morpheus, Forma, EVOLVEX Transform, Sofwave, BodyTitle, and FaceTite.
Types of Skin Tightening Cosmetic Treatments
Modern options include non-surgical skin tightening available at JanigaMDs. These cosmetic treatments are designed to promote collagen production safely and effectively, restoring firmer skin with little downtime and minimal side effects.
There are a variety of treatments that range in cost, effectiveness, downtime, and recovery and the providers at JanigaMDs will help you decide the best option for your needs.
The Forma Procedure
JanigaMDs also offers the most advanced painless tightening technology currently available for their Reno patients: radiofrequency tightening with Forma. Forma is painless and has little to no recovery time after and is usually done in multiple treatment sessions. This treatment is a fantastic lunchtime procedure that is painless and you can apply makeup right afterward if you are going out after. It uses bipolar radio frequency to synergistically deliver heat and radio frequency to the skin on the face and neck to provide tighter skin and improved texture with no pain or downtime. This advanced technology has been revolutionary for noninvasive skin tightening and collagen production for those that are looking for a painless no downtime procedure to refresh the skin on the face and neck.
EVOLVEX Procedure
EVOLVEX Transform is innovative technology for skin tightening, muscle stimulation, and body sculpting. It uses radiofrequency delivery to different layers of the skin to heat and stimulate collagen, thereby tightening the skin while it destroys fat and stimulates muscle. The EVOLVEX Transform body contouring procedure simultaneously places up to eight applicators in the treatment zone to stimulate muscle contractions and deliver tightening to lose skin. After 30-45 minutes, the applicators are removed and can be used to treat other body areas if desired. The most common body treatments for EVOLVEX Transform include areas like the arms, legs, and abdomen. This procedure is painless and leaves only a mild sunburn type pinkness to the skin afterward allowing no downtime and no restrictions on daily activities, it is a perfect treatment for someone who does not want to take any time out of the gym or is unable to take time off of work for recovery.
Morpheus8 RF Microneedling
Morpheus8 is an advanced radiofrequency (RF) microneedling treatment designed to remodel and rejuvenate collagen and skin on the face, neck, and body. By combining microneedling with RF energy, Morpheus8 delivers controlled heat deep into the dermis, stimulating collagen and elastin production for firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin. This minimally invasive procedure can address fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, stretch marks, uneven texture, and mild skin laxity. Morpheus8 is performed in-office with topical or local anesthesia for comfort, and downtime is minimal—most patients experience only mild redness or swelling for a few days. Results gradually improve over several weeks as new collagen forms, revealing tighter, more radiant skin. This treatment is ideal for those that have 2-3 days to recover and need both a little skin tightening and some resurfacing component to the skin on the face and neck.
Sofwave
Sofwave is a non-invasive, FDA-approved skin-lifting treatment that uses Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam (SUPERB™) technology to stimulate collagen deep within the skin. It effectively lifts and tightens loose skin on the face, neck, arms, and knees, and can also improve mild to moderate lines, wrinkles, and acne scarring. Sofwave is suitable for all skin types and tones, typically requiring only one session for the face and neck. The procedure requires topical or injectable numbing medication and there is little to no downtime—patients can return to normal activities immediately. Initial results are seen within 1–2 weeks, with full effects developing over three months. This treatment is wonderful for those that are looking for a single treatment procedure as they do not have the ability to come into the office for packaged treatments. It is effective in one treatment session.
AccuTite
AccuTite is the smallest minimally invasive radiofrequency device available, designed for precision treatment of small, delicate areas such as the under-eye region, brows, nasolabial folds, and hands. It uses radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL) to melt fat and tighten skin, making it ideal for fine-tuned facial contouring and smaller body areas like the hands. The procedure is performed in-office under local anesthesia, with a small incision for the cannula. Recovery is quick, with most patients resuming daily activities within a couple of days. Results include both fat reduction and skin contraction, with improvements visible as swelling subsides. This treatment works well for those that have a few days of downtime available to recover and want more significant results in a procedure that requires only one session.
BodyTite
BodyTite is a minimally invasive body contouring and fat removal procedure that lifts, tightens, and shapes larger body areas such as the stomach, arms, chest, thighs, hips, and buttocks. Using RFAL, BodyTite melts fat and tightens skin simultaneously, producing a “shrink wrap” effect. The procedure can be performed alone under local anesthesia with a small incision, or in combination with other larger procedures in the operating room. Recovery from BodyTite is minimal—typically one to two days, though it can last up to 10 days depending on the surface area treated. Results are both immediate and continue to improve over a year, with permanent fat reduction and skin tightening. BodyTite is a procedure that is ideal for those that have moderate skin laxity, want a single session of treatment and can afford a couple of days of recovery.
FaceTite
FaceTite offers a minimally invasive alternative to a traditional facelift, targeting skin laxity and excess fat on the face and neck. This procedure uses radiofrequency energy delivered through a small wand inserted under the skin to melt fat and tighten the overlying skin, improving jowls, double chin, and deep facial lines. FaceTite is performed under local anesthesia or in the operating room and features built-in temperature sensors for safety and optimal results. Most patients see significant, long-lasting improvements in facial contours after a single session. FaceTite is the best option for those patients with some facial and neck fat to be contoured that are not interested in a facelift or are not good candidates for a facelift for some reason.
Which Skin Tightening Procedure is Best for Me?
Each skin tightening procedure has different levels of discomfort, cost, recovery, time commitment, and effectiveness. Based on your goals and availability for downtime, our staff will help you decide which of the skin tightening procedures are best for you, or if a surgical option like a facelift or body contouring treatment is best for your needs. The best way to know which cosmetic treatment aligns with your lifestyle is to schedule a consultation with the team at JanigaMDs. We are the only cosmetic center in Northern Nevada that offers both a board-certified plastic surgeon and a board-certified dermatologist to provide the best care and aesthetic options as possible.
Forma
Forma is a new skin tightening technique to replenish collagen and elastin.
At Janiga MDs, Dr. Timothy Janiga specializes in plastic surgery and Dr. Jennifer Janiga specializes in dermatology, giving their practice a unique, comprehensive perspective on their patients’ cosmetic needs in the Reno, Nevada area.
Before Your Skin Tightening Procedure
Before your skin tightening treatment at JanigaMDs, you will meet with one of our experienced providers to discuss your goals and determine which of our many skin tightening options is the right one for you. Your provider will walk you through what to expect and answer any questions to ensure you feel comfortable and informed based on the procedure you select.
Your Skin Tightening Procedure
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Depending on the best skin tightening treatment for your needs, you may experience a different treatment process and plan. With non-invasive treatments like Morpheus8, Sofwave, EVOLVEX, or Forma, your treatment will include a handpiece that is applied to your skin to tighten lax skin. Non-invasive treatments will tighten skin on the surface, meaning there is little to no downtime required after treatment.
For minimally invasive treatments like AccuTite, FaceTite, or Body Tite, you can expect a small incision to be made, in which the cannula will be inserted to remove small pockets of fat and tighten loosen skin with radiofrequency treatments. These minimally invasive treatments will require a few days of recovery after.
For either a minimally invasive or non-invasive procedure, you can expect that each treatment area will take between 30 to 45 minutes, after which you will either be finished or the machine will be moved to another part of the body.
After Your Skin Tightening Procedure
For the non invasive treatments, you may notice mild redness in the treated area, but this usually fades quickly. For lasting results, the least invasive of the procedures like Forma and EVOLVEX Transform are built to have a series of treatments, and as collagen naturally decreases over time, maintenance sessions can help preserve your skin’s improved firmness and tone. For the minimally invasive treatments like FaceTite, there will be a few days of recovery and some moderate swelling. Your provider will not only help you choose which procedure is best for you based on preferences for cost and downtime but will walk you through the recovery for the individual procedures that you have chosen.
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Learn More About Skin Tightening Options at JanigaMDs
If you are interested in learning more about either minimally invasive or non-invasive skin tightening treatments at JanigaMDs, please call our office at 775-364-0224 or send an email inquiry through our website. One of our team members will schedule a consultation at our Reno cosmetic surgery office.
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