Laser toning and tightening involve non-surgical methods that use lasers to penetrate the deeper layers of skin to promote collagen production. Collagen is the skin’s main building block or protein that gives it its strength, elasticity, and glow. The experts at Kellogg Clinic Aesthetic, Laser, & Weight Loss Center offer multiple laser technologies to address different needs and underlying anatomies.

1. Non-Surgical Facelift and Body Contouring

In general, non-surgical facelift alternatives suit patients with mild to moderate jowling, a sagging neck, and other visible signs of facial aging. This approach is also ideal for someone who wants to avoid a facelift or has a chronic medical condition that precludes them from having surgery. Aside from facial skin laxity, laser toning may also be used to improve mild to moderate issues on other areas. By stimulating collagen production, the skin becomes firmer and smoother.

2. Little to No Downtime

You can resume your normal activities right after treatment. Some mild redness, swelling, and warmth to the skin can be expected. Typically that subsides within a few hours.

3. Minimal Discomfort

As a non-ablative laser treatment, meaning it does not remove any skin layer removal, laser toning causes little to no discomfort and is very tolerable.

4. Increased Collagen Production

Collagen is the skin’s primary building block that gives it its youthful glow. But with advancing age, the body produces less of this protein, which in turn results in loose skin and a dry, leathery texture. Fortunately, laser skin tightening technology is designed to penetrate the dermis (deeper layer of skin) and releases the right amount of heat to stimulate collagen production.

5. Long-Lasting Results

After a series of treatment sessions, or depending on the extent of your skin laxity, the results of skin laser treatments generally last for years.  While having these sessions is often enough to give you tauter and more youthful skin, you may also opt for a yearly treatment to target areas that are specifically prone to tissue laxity.