Achieve firmer, more youthful skin without surgery.
Are you noticing that your skin isn’t as tight and firm as it once was? Perhaps you’re seeing the first signs of jowls forming along your jawline, or maybe your neck has begun to develop that dreaded “crepey” texture. These concerns affect many of us as we age, and surgery isn’t your only option.
At RoseHall Medical Aesthetics in Bowie, MD, we offer Nonsurgical skin tightening solutions that kickstart your collagen production, helping to firm and tighten your skin while improving its texture and tone. These advanced anti-aging treatments can address skin laxity on your face, body or both.
What Causes Sagging Skin?
The loss of collagen and elastin is the main culprit behind sagging skin. These essential proteins give your skin structure and bounce, but your body makes less of them as you age. Starting in your mid-20s, collagen production drops by about 1% each year, with an even sharper decline during menopause.
Studies show that as much as 90% of visible skin aging may be caused by sun exposure rather than chronological aging. UV rays break down collagen and elastin fibers and damage cellular DNA, leading to premature sagging.
Lifestyle factors like smoking, poor diet and dehydration can also contribute to skin laxity, along with significant weight changes that stretch your skin beyond its ability to snap back.
What Is Nonsurgical Skin Tightening?
Nonsurgical skin tightening technologies jumpstart your body’s collagen and elastin production. The magic (or, more accurately, the science) happens below your skin’s surface, where these treatments carefully create damage that triggers a natural healing response.
As your body repairs this damage, it produces fresh collagen and elastin fibers, which gradually improves your skin’s firmness and elasticity.
Unlike surgery, these treatments need no incisions, no general anesthesia, no strict post-treatment rules and little to no downtime. The results look natural and develop gradually, so you never look overly tight or “done”.
At RoseHall Medical Aesthetics, we offer three cutting-edge technologies for nonsurgical skin tightening: Morpheus8, Hollywood Spectra and Evoke.
What Concerns Can Our Skin Tightening Treatments Target?
These treatments are ideal for:
- Mild to moderate skin laxity
- Jowls
- Crepey skin texture
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Loose skin after weight loss or pregnancy
Many of our younger patients use these technologies as “prejuvenation” to maintain skin quality and prevent laxity before it becomes noticeable. This approach may help postpone the need for more invasive procedures down the road.
What Are the Benefits of Skin Tightening Treatments?
Natural-Looking Results
Results develop gradually, avoiding that “just had work done” appearance that can happen with aggressive treatments. The improvements look organic because they’re created by your own body.
Noninvasive and Minimally Invasive
No incisions, stitches or scarring means you can refresh your appearance without surgical risks or telltale signs of having had a procedure. Perfect if you want enhancement without announcing it to the world.
Minimal to No Downtime
Get back to your life immediately or shortly after treatment. While surgical procedures might keep you home for weeks, these treatments typically cause only mild, temporary effects like redness or slight swelling.
Long-Lasting Results
Your results keep improving over time as your body produces new collagen. Many patients prefer this gradual improvement to the immediate but more obvious changes from surgery.
Customizable Treatments
We tailor your treatments to your unique concerns. Our specialists will evaluate your skin and create a personalized plan targeting exactly what bothers you with the most appropriate technology.
Versatile Applications
These treatments are efficient and convenient. Whether you’re concerned about your face, neck, abdomen or arms, we can treat many different areas, and often multiple areas in a single session.
Our Skin Tightening Treatments
Morpheus8
Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to transform aging skin. This technology delivers heat deep into your skin through ultra-fine gold-coated needles, creating a comprehensive remodeling effect that tackles multiple signs of aging at once.
During your treatment, Morpheus8’s precision microneedles create thousands of tiny channels in your skin while emitting radiofrequency energy. Your skin responds by tightening existing collagen fibers and producing fresh collagen.
Morpheus8 targets tissue at multiple depths, from the surface of your skin down to the layers beneath. This allows us to address everything from texture concerns to deeper changes causing sagging. You’ll see smoother texture, tighter contours, smaller pores, softer wrinkles and an overall more youthful look.
Hollywood Spectra
The Hollywood Spectra system uses dual-wavelength laser energy (1064/532nm) to stimulate profound rejuvenation without damaging your skin’s surface.
The laser gently heats the deeper layers of your skin where collagen lives, creating an immediate tightening effect while signaling your skin to produce new collagen and elastin. In the weeks after treatment, this renewal process creates progressively firmer, more elastic skin.
Hollywood Spectra also tackles surface concerns, like pigmentation and large pores. The quick, comfortable sessions with zero downtime make this perfect if you need an effective treatment that fits into your packed schedule.
Evoke
Evoke delivers thermal energy to your cheeks, jowls and neck to reshape and redefine facial contours without surgery or downtime.
The comfortable applicators rest against your skin, delivering consistent radiofrequency energy that stimulates collagen production and remodels underlying tissues. The system monitors temperature in real-time, automatically adjusting energy delivery to keep you safe and comfortable.
Evoke is one of our most relaxing skin tightening options. You can read, catch up on emails or simply unwind while the technology does all the work.
Maximizing Your Results With Combination Treatments
We often recommend combining skin tightening treatments for more dramatic results. Different technologies work through complementary mechanisms to enhance collagen production, giving you more noticeable improvement than any single treatment alone.
Evoke + Morpheus8
Pairing Evoke with Morpheus8 targets skin laxity from multiple angles. Evoke provides gentle, sustained energy for overall remodeling, while Morpheus8 delivers more intense, targeted stimulation to areas needing extra tightening.
Morpheus8 + Lutronic Ultra
We can use Morpheus8 in conjunction with Lutronic Ultra, a nonablative fractional laser that tightens and brightens skin. Its technology can also liquefy stubborn fat cells to sculpt and contour the area.
What Areas Can We Treat With Skin Tightening Treatments?
We can apply these treatments to nearly any area of your face or body, including:
- Face and neck
- Abdomen and flanks
- Arms, especially the upper arms
- Thighs and buttocks
- Knees and elbows
- Décolletage (chest)
How to Choose the Right Skin Tightening Treatment for Your Needs
Before recommending a specific treatment, we’ll take time to understand your skin, concerns and preferences. We base our recommendations on:
Skin Condition
Mild laxity may respond well to any of our technologies. Moderate laxity might benefit most from Morpheus8’s deeper penetration.
Skin Type and Tone
While all our technologies are safe for diverse skin tones, some treatments may work better for your specific characteristics.
Treatment Area
Certain technologies are better suited for different body parts based on skin thickness, underlying structures and typical concerns in that area.
Downtime Considerations
If you need to return to social activities immediately, we’ll suggest a treatment with minimal recovery time.
Budget
We’ll work with you to develop a treatment plan that addresses your concerns while respecting your financial parameters.
Treatment History
Previous treatments and how your skin responded to them provide valuable clues about which approach will work best for you.
Your Skin Tightening Treatment Journey
Preparation
Avoid sun exposure for at least two weeks before treatment—tanned or sunburned skin is more likely to have complications. Put products with irritating ingredients like retinoids and exfoliating acids on pause.
Skip blood-thinning medications and supplements like aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, and vitamin E for at least a week before treatment. Let us know if you’re prone to cold sores around your mouth, as you might need preventative medication.
Come to your appointment with clean skin, free of makeup and lotions.
Treatment
Your skin tightening experience will depend on which technology we use, but generally includes:
- A thorough cleansing of the treatment area
- Application of topical numbing cream, if needed
- Placement of the appropriate device on your skin
- Treatment lasting 30-60 minutes
- Post-treatment instructions and production recommendations to optimize your results
Recovery
Right after treatment, you might notice some initial tightening effects, especially with Morpheus8 and Hollywood Spectra. This immediate response is different from the lasting improvements to come.
Within the first week, any redness, swelling or minor bruising should fade, and you’ll start seeing the beginnings of deeper improvement. Collagen production ramps up over the following weeks, and by about four to six weeks, your skin should look noticeably firmer and smoother.
Results
The most dramatic results typically appear around three months after treatment, when collagen remodeling peaks.
For best results, most patients benefit from a series of treatments spaced about four weeks apart. The exact number depends on your specific concerns and goals.
Maintenance treatments every six to 12 months help sustain your results as natural aging continues.
Frequently Asked Questions About Skin Tightening
How long do results from nonsurgical skin tightening last?
Results typically last one to two years, depending on the treatment type, your skin condition and how well you protect your skin from sun and other damage.
Are skin tightening treatments painful?
Most patients find our treatments quite manageable. For Morpheus8, we apply numbing cream beforehand. Hollywood Spectra has a “whisper mode” that reduces sensation, and Evoke delivers a warm, massage-like feeling many find relaxing.
Are these treatments safe for all skin types?
Yes! Our technologies are safe for all skin types and tones. This is particularly notable for Morpheus8 and Hollywood Spectra, which were designed to treat diverse skin without the risk of discoloration that some older technologies carried.
How do I maintain my results after treatment?
To keep your results looking fresh, we recommend:
- Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen
- A quality skincare routine
- Staying hydrated and eating well
- Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol
- Periodic maintenance treatments every six to 12 months
Am I a good candidate for skin tightening?
You might be a good candidate if you:
- Have mild to moderate skin laxity rather than severe sagging
- Are in good overall health
- Have realistic expectations
- Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Don’t have active skin infections or conditions in the treatment area
If skin tightening isn’t right for you, we’ll recommend alternatives better suited to your needs.
Why Choose RoseHall Medical Aesthetics?
At RoseHall Medical Aesthetics, our team has extensive training in the latest skin tightening technologies, with certifications that exceed industry standards. This expertise means better results and happier patients.
Our medical directors, Dr. Maurice Miles and Dr. Cosette Jamieson, bring their deep knowledge to every treatment plan. Their medical backgrounds ensure that safety and effectiveness are always priorities, and we stay on top of the latest innovations and trends in our field.
As proud residents of the Bowie community, we treat every patient like family. We want to make your experience as enjoyable as it is effective and build a relationship that extends beyond a single treatment.
Say Goodbye to Sagging Skin – It’s Time to Lift, Firm & Glow
If you’re ready to address skin laxity and restore a more youthful, firm appearance without surgery, RoseHall Medical Aesthetics is here to help. Contact us at 301-383-0481 or book a consultation online. Our Bowie, MD office welcomes patients from throughout Prince George’s County and the surrounding areas.