This skin care treatment works by providing heat to the supporting framework – the fibers that are composed of collagen and elastin on the layers of your skin.  This applied heat causes the “framework” to contract – and thus tighten.  Also, the heat encourages the production of new collagen – that is why this treatment is also called collagen remodeling.

As heat (from the laser) is applied to the skin, a cooling system is also used so as to prevent damage to the skin in general.  The heat is applied to the lower layers of the skin even while the upper and outer layers are cooled.  This works perfectly well for those who want to get rid of sagging skin, without the risk and pain of invasive surgery.

The result?  You will have a dramatic improvement on the overall look of your skin.  It feels smoother, tighter and more youthful looking.  The wrinkles are magically gone and you immediately feel as great as you look.  The great thing is that the improvements last long, as the skin has more collagen and thus more support for the skin.

The skin care treatment usually lasts for one hour.  There is no need to fret about the treatment as it is relatively painless.  Thus, you would not need any anesthesia.  You can also expect to get back to your normal routine right after the treatment session.

Before the treatment, you will do well to be prepared.  Although, the treatment is quickly over and done with, it takes longer time to prepare for the treatment.  You should be careful to stay away from the sun for three to four weeks and generously apply sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 25.  You should also avoid using creams that use Vitamin A (those that have Retin-A and Tretinoin).  You may need more than one treatment to get the best results.  The number and level of treatments really depend on what you need, with regards to the size and location of the skin that you want to tighten.  However, this is definitely cheaper than a surgical face lift.

Side effects you should expect are the common ones for these types of skin care treatments: temporary reddening of the skin, as well as changes in pigmentation of the treated areas.