What Is SkinTyte?

SkinTyte is a revolutionary laser skin treatment that produces effective and convenient results in more perfect-looking skin. As part of non-surgical facial and body rejuvenation techniques, it’s going to produce results that you can see after just one treatment.

For a total skin refresh, SkinTyte is a non-invasive skin treatment that is going to treat a variety of facial concerns, including loss of elasticity (sagging), for younger-looking skin. It comes from a skincare technology company called Sciton, which is a leader in advanced therapies for skincare that tackles all forms of aging.

How It Works

SkinTyte combines pulsed light technology with energy that’s infrared, which has anti-aging effects on the skin since it’s going to stimulate the beneficial production of collagen and elastin for firmer skin. This helps to increase cell renewal that tends to slow down as aging happens, going deep within the layers of the skin. It delivers consistent results without any discomfort during the SkinTyte treatments. Plus, the way that the infrared energy is conducted doesn’t interfere or damage any of the other surrounding tissue. Rapid heating and instant cooling help to impart a more youthful and radiant appearance to the skin.

FAQs

Which area of the body can be treated with SkinTyte?

Any area of laxity or sagging skin can be treated on the body, but the places that work the best are the face, jawline, and neck. For the body, many people love that it treats the stomach, arms, and thighs. These are typical areas of trouble and flabbiness that happen when collagen production goes down due to aging. Tighter skin is the result of using an advanced skincare treatment to target these areas, like SkinTyte.

What can SkinTyte do for my skin?

SkinTyte treatment results in a much younger looking skin. The treatment uses a series of pulsed infrared light to improve the appearance of sun damaged and aged skin, as well as decrease patches of facial and neck redness and flushing.

Why is skin laxity a problem?

Sagging skin, or loss of elasticity, is a problem due to the fact that as cells age, collagen and elastin production decline leading to that frustrating loss of firmness. Skin that is tight, snaps back, and looks more plump and youthful can be dealt with and greatly improved using the right treatments. Luckily, going through SkinTyte is easy and non-invasive as one of the most effective methods to firm up skin.

What conditions can SkinTyte treatment be used for?

As a single mode of therapy, SkinTyte is useful for treating:

  • Acne scarring
  • Fine facial lines and wrinkling
  • Before or after a face or neck lift surgery
  • Before or after laser resurfacing
  • After chemical peeling
  • After Botox injection for wrinkles
  • After dermal filler injections for wrinkles

Who gets the best results from SkinTyte?

Individuals with aging or irregular skin texture, and those who have skin pigmentation from excessive sun exposure see the best results. SkinTyte has also helped patients who suffer from photo-aging of the skin, such as pigmentation from sun exposure (age spots) and irregularities of skin texture. SkinTyte also helps to improve mild acne scars and reduces the pore size on the skin. The therapy can also reduce fine lines around the lips, mouth and eyes.

Will I feel pain during the procedure?

Most patients do not need any general or IV sedation, but a topical cream can be applied 30-60 minutes prior to the treatment eliminating most discomfort. For those with sensitive skin, every precaution is taken to prevent pain and relieve the anxiety.

What can I expect following the procedure?

There is minimal facial swelling the first day but one can wear make up soon afterwards. After the procedure you may be asked to ice the area and may be given additional post treatment instructions.

Recovery depends on the area treated. The most invasive treatments may produce enormous improvements, but may require an extended recovery time of multiple weeks. A gentler skin rejuvenation treatment may reduce the appearance of some imperfections and may require little or no downtime. The swelling and bruising usually takes two to four days to disappear.

How many SkinTyte treatments are needed?

Optimal results from dermal remodeling are seen over a three to six month period. Most patients require an average of 3 treatments spaced one month apart. Because each patient’s skin is different, the treatment number can vary.

After the initial series of 3-5 treatments most individuals may require follow up treatment in 2 or more years. To maintain the newer cosmetic look, advice will be given for future skin care.

Will SkinTyte treatments help my acne scars?

Shallow scars from acne and fine lines will be improved, but long standing deep acne scarring cannot be helped with this treatment. Laser resurfacing may be needed for deep scarring.

Can SkinTyte be done on the eyelids or lips?

Yes, however, the procedure does cause moderate amount of swelling and bruising of the eyes and most individuals are not able to go out without dark glasses. The lips are painful for a few days.

What are the advantages of SkinTyte?

You can have glowing, smooth, blush-free skin with finer lines and more youthful looking skin with no need to take time off from work. You can usually go to work the same day or the following day. No procedure has ever been developed that can accomplish so much with such low risk and little down time.

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