Loose Skin in Coral Gables & South Miami, FL

Aging is a leading cause of drooping skin. As you get older, your body produces less collagen and elastin, which are important proteins that help your skin retain its youthful structure, thickness, and firmness. You also begin to lose some of the supporting fat beneath your skin. These changes lead to sagging.

However, age isn’t the only culprit. Several other factors contribute to loose skin, including:

• Sun damage
• Significant weight loss
• Smoking
• Genetics
• Poor nutrition

Miami Skin & Vein offers several effective treatments to tighten loose skin without surgery. These options can give you visible results without the cost, downtime, or incisions associated with cosmetic procedures. However, they are best for mild to moderate cases of sagging skin.

Here are some of the skin tightening services available at our practice:

• Biostimulatory fillers: Some fillers stop at adding volume beneath the skin. Others go a step further to trigger new collagen growth. The ones in the latter group are known as biostimulatory fillers. Well-loved options such as Sculptra and Radiesse trigger an inflammatory response that boosts collagen and provides a skin-tightening effect.
• Topical skincare: We aren’t talking about the moisturizer you can buy at the drugstore. Medical grade skincare has potent actives and research-backed formulas to help you achieve your complexion goals. For skin tightening, look for ingredients such as retinoids, which increase the production of procollagen and revitalize the skin.
• Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing: Laser resurfacing is a tried and tested method of skin tightening. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing splits up the laser energy for quicker healing, better results, and more customization. We use CO2RE at our practice.
• Thermage® FLX: Thermage FLX is a non-invasive skin tightening treatment that uses radiofrequency energy. Radiofrequency energy gently penetrates the treatment area and heats the collagen-rich layers of the skin. 

Skin tightening treatments are a great solution for many patients. If you are dealing with mild to moderate sagging, these popular services can likely create the youthful appearance you desire. 

Keep in mind, however, that there is a limit to what you can accomplish without surgery. If your skin droops significantly, then a procedure such as a facelift or a neck lift may be more appropriate. Dr. Shaun Patel can evaluate your area of concern and provide recommendations.

Most non-surgical skin tightening treatments can be completed during a short office visit. The exact duration of your appointment will depend on the service(s) you choose and the areas of your face and body that are going to be treated. We can provide a personalized time estimate.

It is important to know that you may need several treatment sessions to achieve the best results. You may also be interested in maintenance appointments to protect your new look.