Nd:Yag Skin Tightening

NDYag Skin Tightening treatments are available in Gauteng at the Morningside, Parkhurst, Rosebank, Bedfordview, Fourways, West Rand, Irene, Waterfall, Irene, Lynnwood and Brooklyn clinics, as well as in the Western Cape at Cape Quarter, Claremont, Constantia, Century City, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Willowbridge clinics, and Kwa-Zulu Natal at the Ballito, Durban and Umhlanga clinics.

The NdYag utilizes a 1064nm wavelength that is able to penetrate deep into the skin tissue, reaching the dermis. The tightening effects are immediate but the best results come down the line when the effects of collagen production become evident. The NdYag Laser provides a uniform distribution of energy for heating the deep dermis ensuring a uniform tightening over the treated area. One can see an immediate tightening effect after one treatment but the best results are seen after three treatments spaced 3-4 weeks apart. NdYag Skin Tightening is safely performed on all skin types.

Some of the biggest advantages of NdYag Skin tightening are the following:

• It is relatively painless.
• The Laser contains a cooling device within the handpiece that continuously controls the temperature of the skin's surface.
• It can be performed on all skin types.
• There are no expensive disposables required for the treatment, making it quite affordable as compared to other Skin Tightening Treatments (such as many RF devices on the market).
• There is no risk of skin irregularity because the treatment does not penetrate deeper than the dermis.
• It can be combined with other treatments such as Carboxytherapy, Microdermabrasion, Transdermal Mesotherapy, HydraTouch Facial and Laser Genesis to achieve even more superior results.

The treatment is multi-functional as the Laser energy addresses most of the problems that ageing skin has, such as:

• skin laxity and thinning skin
• fine lines,
• deeper wrinkles,
• pores,
• texture,
• sallowness,
• brown age spots

At Skin Renewal we have recognized this problem and have come up with customized solutions to make it more affordable by combining various treatment modalities in an affordable package over a period of 6 to 12 months. The beauty is that each treatment is accumulative.

With the advent of skin tightening devices, virtually any patient in their thirties or above can be a candidate for a little tightening and firming, and the younger the patient the better the result. Eight out of ten patients get noticeable improvement in skin laxity after their first treatment, and ten out of ten will be putting collagen "in the bank" for the future.

Perhaps even more promising is the idea that treating skin with lasers earlier on in the aging process - actually slow or prevent the skin from breaking down and appearing wrinkled and saggy later on in life.

Patients often complain of looking "old" and "jowly", largely because they have lost significant volume in and around the cheeks and jowls, causing them to "sink and sag." Sagging skin is one of the most significant contributors to facial aging. When the lower parts of the face start dropping, defy gravity, by having a skin tightening treatment with ND: Yag Skin Tightening, which heats up the collagen in the deep dermis and causes a tightening and lifting effect, enough to make a difference and restore the youthful contours to the face.

If one can keep one's skin firm and taught with collagen, then the sagging that takes place over time can be contained as tighter skin supports the face. The new concept today is to start with tightening rejuvenation treatments early so as to avoid or postpone surgical solutions for as long as possible.

Maintaining a young face isn't a sprint - it's a marathon. Rather than waiting until their problems are bothersome again, patients must appreciate that maintenance goes a long way, and treatments should be repeated for maintenance about 4 times a year after the initial result has been achieved.

The protocol methods for performing tissue tightening treatments have changed since the release of these devices and the results are very dependent on the number of treatments done.

Skin Renewal therapists have performed thousands of NdYag treatments for our patients with great results, and virtually no side effects. To evaluate results, we have patients come in for follow-up evaluations six months following the treatments.

Yes, all skin types including skin of colour can be safely treated.