Chicago Non-Surgical Skin Tightening

Facial skin tightening is a minimally invasive laser procedure that works to restructure collagen and refirm the facial tissue. Often called a nonsurgical facelift, this process requires far less recovery time than conventional plastic surgery and is virtually pain free. The results, however, are more understated and ephemeral. It is one of several options in a recent wave of nonsurgical cosmetic improvements. Residents of Oakbrook and Chicago can find practitioners in day spas, esthetic salons and some medical facilities.

This laser treatment offers several benefits:

  • Restructures tissue that causes facial wrinkles, puckers or sags
  • Tightens eye, mouth and jowl areas for a visibly younger appearance
  • Delivers immediate results following a session
  • Requires only a few repeat visits with minimal side effects (as opposed to a lengthy surgical facelift recovery)
  • Results in healthier skin of the face, arms and abdomen

How Patients in Oakbrook and Chicago Receive Facial Skin Tightening

The skin tightening treatment begins with an epidermal resurfacing that is similar to microdermabrasion. It removes dead cells and reveals healthy new facial tissue. A low-level laser then heats the inner tissue, or dermis, in order to synthesize new collagen production, and another laser pass incorporates a cosmetic gel to help integrate the new and old collagen. The outcome is a firmer layer of dermis overall, which tones flab or erases wrinkles.

It may take up to five sessions to achieve the full effect, but some progress will be seen right away. In the Oakbrook and Chicago areas, NuU Medspa administers skin tightening in a gentle and soothing manner, using the ContrAge laser technique. A certified esthetician can help patients choose from a variety of cosmetic solutions.