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The Best Treatments for Body Skin Tightening!
A minimally invasive treatment with maximum results in collagen production and body tightening.
The treatment that focuses to the heart of the problem with a unique cocktail of firming substances, hyaluronic acid, vitamins and amino acids, that actively treat sagging.
The magic "pen" that does miracles in the regeneration and tightening of the skin, with the original microneedling device, which renews the whole body.
Spectacular Laser Skin Resurfacing, which stimulates the skin's natural healing and regeneration mechanisms, for visibly tighter skin.
The lunch time break treatment which is used for non-invasive Body Lifting, increasing the collagen production and tightening the skin.
The "Plasma Pen - Plexer" Treatment gives you exactly what it promises, a bloodless Body Lifting without knife, in a non-invasive way.
Treatments that improve skin texture, thickness and tone
RF Radiofrequencies made their appearance many decades ago and have remained in the field of aesthetic medicine until today. The reason is simple, as they are considered multitasking devices, capable of dealing with many problems together, in a single session. Body RF Radiofrequency treatment uses multipolar radiofrequency energy to heat the deeper layers of the skin, "awakening" fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin and causing collagen fibres to contract and tighten. So while you enjoy the warm sensation that the radiofrequency device offers, your body is actually gradually reshaping itself.
Body RF Radiofrequency is often used as an alternative to more invasive procedures such as a Body Lift and is popular because it has no recovery time. The treatment is completely safe and has no side effects, making it an excellent choice for those who want to achieve skin tightening without undergoing surgery. This treatment spectacularly changes the texture, thickness and tone of the skin and the skin becomes softer, more elastic and firmer.
Number of Sessions: Usually 6 - 12 sessions are required, which take place every 7 - 15 days.
Body mesotherapy is a therapeutic procedure that has been used for many decades in the field of aesthetic medicine and aims to improve the texture and appearance of the skin on the body. Injectable Body Mesotherapy involves the introduction of valuable active ingredients into the middle layer of the skin, which is why it has been called "mesotherapy".
Injecting specially custom-made cocktails of therapeutic substances to the skin, offers enhanced nutrition, deep hydration, firming and toning to the skin, while at the same time helps to fight cellulite and localised fat.
Number of Sessions: Usually 4 - 6 sessions are required, depending on the degree of the problem and which take place every 7 - 15 days.
The 5 main ingredients used in enhanced Body Skin Tightening Mesotherapy :
The Dermapen is the original and most well known microneedling device in the world. Its action is based on the skin's natural healing mechanisms, as it carries out controlled micro-injuries in the upper layers of the skin, thus stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. In our Clinics you will find the Dermapen 4, which is the fourth generation of this revolutionary technology and is the fastest, automatic, digital microneedling device, effectively treating skin laxity.
For maximum results, we recommend the combination of Dermapen together with Enhanced Body Tightening Mesotherapy, for even longer lasting results. This treatment is ideal for the neck and décolletage area, which wrinkle over time, but also for the dorsum of the hands, as these three areas, due to skin ageing, often betray a person's true age.
The Body Dermapen is also an excellent treatment for sagging skin on the arms, abdomen (especially around the belly button), above the knees, in inner thighs, but also for body stretch marks and post-surgical body scars.
Number of Sessions: Usually 4 - 6 sessions are required, depending on the degree of skin laxity, which take place every 20 - 30 days.
We all have wondered if the appearance of our skin could look more renewed and radiant, without spending a lot of time and money and if we could have the effect of a mild Body Lifting, but without the knife. And this is the most frequent question that you ask us at our Clinics and those of you who have already visited us know that the answer is Laser Skin Resurfacing or Body Fractional Laser.
This is the most advanced type of Laser Regeneration, capable of completely reconstructing the skin, restoring its lost radiance and firmness. Its comparative advantage over previous techniques is that it can act simultaneously on two levels, both superficially, in the outer layer of the skin and in its deeper layers, causing an increase in collagen and elastin production. This results in an improvement in skin colour and texture at the surface level, but also deep skin regeneration and tightening in the deeper layers. For maximum results, we recommend the combination of Fractional Body Laser together with Enhanced Body Tightening Mesotherapy, for even longer lasting results.
The Body Fractional Laser is an excellent treatment for the relaxation of the skin on the arms, in the abdomen area (especially around the belly button), in the area above the knees, in inner thighs, but also for body stretch marks and for body post-surgical scars.
Number of Sessions: Usually 4 - 6 sessions are required, depending on the degree of skin laxity, which take place every 20 - 30 days.
Body threads are an advanced aesthetic treatment, used for non-invasive body tightening and lifting. Threads are the aesthetic version of absorbable surgical sutures, which have been used for decades in general surgery. They are made of special materials that are safe and 100% absorbable and biodegradable by the body.
PDO Threads: These are smooth threads and are made of polydioxanone, a material that is completely absorbed by the body. They create a supportive net under the skin and promote collagen production, offering long-term skin tightening.
COG Threads: These threads have tiny hooks, which hook under the skin. Therefore, they offer immediate lifting of loose skin and on the other hand, as they are hydrolyzed, they encourage the production of new collagen, thus providing long-term skin tightening.
The technology of "Plasma Pen - Plexer" promises to tighten the skin, without incisions and without much recovery time. The plasma energy (fourth form of matter) is transferred to the outer layer of the skin and manages to shrink and "evaporate locally", in the places where the medical device touches, the delicate skin of the neck and décolletage and the "wrinkled" skin areas of the periumbilical area and the area above the knees, but also all other areas of body wrinkles and effectively deal with their skin laxity.
The resulting contraction and tightening of the tissue gives results that are comparable to those seen with invasive surgery, but without making an incision to remove the excess skin.
Number of Sessions: Usually 3 - 6 sessions are required, depending on the degree of the problem, which take place every 20 - 30 days.
Body Areas where Skin Laxity is found most
Loose Skin on Neck
Loose Skin on Decolletage
Loose Skin on Arms
Loose Skin on Abdomen (around Belly Button)
Loose Skin on Inner Thighs
Loose Skin on Buttocks
Loose Skin on the area above the Knees
During menopause, women's skin loses
30% of its collagen!
What causes Sagging Skin?
The skin laxity on the body is a normal process that occurs over time, due to the normal ageing of the body. The age at which the body begins to sag can vary from person to person and is due to many factors, among which the main ones are:
- Reduction of Collagen and Elastin
- Exposure to the sun
- Hormonal Profile
- Deficiencies of Vitamins C and E
- Rapid Weight Loss
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Loose Skin after rapid Weight Loss
Reduction of Collagen and Elastin
Collagen and elastin are the two proteins that keep the skin firm and elastic. As we mentioned already at the age of 20, the reduction in collagen and elastin production begins and the skin produces 1% less collagen every year. From the age of 40 and onwards, the production of these two substances drops further and is produced 2% less each year. So it is reasonable that as we age our skin becomes more and more prone to the law of gravity!!
Exposure to the sun
Exposure to the sun is responsible for 80% of the ageing of the skin and consequently its skin laxity. This is why skin laxity first appears on the face, which is the most exposed area. But the body also follows, especially if sunbathing and solarium are your main activities every summer.
Hormonal Profile
The hormonal profile in women after menopause is subject to significant changes, mainly due to the decrease in oestrogen production from the ovaries. Oestrogens are responsible for regulating many body functions, including the production of collagen and elastin, causing the skin in women to thin even more. A decrease in the skin's natural lipid production, which is also seen after menopause, makes the skin unable to retain its moisture and thus becomes drier, exacerbating skin sagging even more.
Deficiencies of Vitamins C and E
Lack of vitamins C and E can contribute to skin sagging, as these vitamins have an important role in the health and function of our skin.
Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and is crucial for the production of collagen, a protein that provides support and elasticity to the skin. Collagen production decreases with age and vitamin C deficiency can aggravate this process, leading to sagging skin and the appearance of wrinkles.
Vitamin E: Vitamin E is also a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radicals and the negative effects of the environment. Lack of vitamin E can cause skin dryness and dehydration, adding to the sagging problem.
Rapid Weight Loss
Weight loss and sagging skin are closely related and are often two factors that affect the appearance of the body, especially after rapid weight loss. During weight loss, the proteins that support the skin, like collagen and elastin, don't have the ability to regenerate and produce as quickly, especially if the weight loss has been too rapid. This inevitably leads to the appearance of sagging skin. Also during weight loss, the fat under the skin decreases and this fat plays a role in supporting the skin. Therefore when the fat is decreased, the skin has no longer enough support and sags.
Smoking
The effects of smoking for the skin are multiple and are mainly due to the toxic substances contained in cigarette smoke, which contribute to the relaxation of the skin and accelerate ageing. In particular, smoking causes the destruction of collagen and elastin, which are necessary for the support and elasticity of the skin. Cigarette smoke can also restrict blood flow to the skin, reducing the supply of oxygen and nutrients. This can cause dehydration and dryness of the skin, which further aggravates the sagging.
Alcohol
Daily alcohol consumption can dehydrate the body, as alcohol is a diuretic and causes fluid loss. Lack of adequate hydration makes the skin dry, thin and vulnerable to the appearance of wrinkles and sagging. In addition, alcohol destroys the body's natural collagen and elastin, a fact that has a negative effect on skin elasticity.
Loose Skin after rapid Weight Loss
Although weight loss is considered an ally to good health, if it is done rapidly, then it brings problems. Rapid weight loss not only reduces the amount of fat in the body, causing the body to appear empty and sag, but it can also affect the amount of collagen and elastin in the skin.
Of course, this problem does not appear when someone gradually loses 5-10 kg over a period of 2-3 months, but when they massively lose 15kg or more, abruptly within 1 month, as often happens after obesity surgical procedures with a gastric band ring. In these cases the skin does not have the ability and the necessary time to shrink on its own and so it sags
Moreover, in the chronic overweight/obese people, the skin has remained stretched for a long time and this chronic stretch causes damage to the elastin fibers, which are responsible for returning the skin to its original position after stretching.
The good news is that nowadays there are available both invasive (Body Lift, Abdominoplasty, Brachioplasty) and non-invasive body tightening treatments that can help these people restore their skin and deal with body sagging effectively.
Loose Skin after Pregnancy
Loose Skin is common after pregnancy as the skin stretches a lot during the nine months of pregnancy and especially the skin in the abdomen area. The degree of skin laxity depends on age, genes, skin elasticity, the number of kilograms gained and the speed of weight gain, within these nine months.
There are a few things that you can do to avoid loose skin after pregnancy:
- It is very important to gain and lose pregnancy weight slowly and steadily , in order to give the skin time to adjust to the changes.
- It is also important to do weight and resistance exercises that build new muscles, which are valuable as they fill in the empty space of loose skin, making it look tighter. In addition, these muscles will increase your burns, even when sitting, doing nothing.
- You should drink plenty of water, as it keeps your skin hydrated, elastic and healthy and makes it less prone to breakage and sagging.
Women’s skin starts to sag earlier than men,
as their skin is thinner!
At what age does the Body begin to become Loose?
As we said, even by the age of 20, the reduction in collagen and elastin production begins and the skin produces 1% less collagen every year. But from the age of 40 onwards, the production of these two substances drops further and is produced 2% less each year. So it makes sense that as we age, our skin becomes more and more prone to the law of gravity!!
Initially, the loose skin appears first on the face, which is a sun-exposed area, and then it gradually makes its appearance on the skin of the body, especially in people who spend their summers at the sea, sunbathing for long hours or in solariums.
Women notice the sagging of the body earlier than men, as their skin is 20 - 25% thinner than men's and their menopause worsens the condition.
The appointment with the scalpel, can wait for 10 - 15 more years!
How to avoid Sagging Skin as you age
Sagging skin as we age is inevitable for all of us. But there are things we can do to slow down its onset. First of all, all medical treatments that treat sagging skin, if applied proactively, before the first signs of sagging even appear, are extremely helpful in keeping your skin smooth and firm. Secondly, there are a number of factors that can be improved by yourself.
- Balanced Diet
- Water
- Avoid the sun
- Avoid smoking
- Skin Tightening Creams
- Muscle-strengthening Exercises
- Lose weight slowly and steadily
- Avoid alcohol
Balanced Diet: A balanced diet rich in vitamins C and E and rich in fruits, vegetables, proteins and omega-3 fatty acids can promote increased collagen production.
Water: Hydration is important for skin health. That's why you should drink around 2 litres of water every day to maintain elasticity and avoid skin dryness.
Avoid the sun: Excessive sun exposure can cause damage to the skin's elastic fibres and accelerate ageing and sagging. Always use sunscreen and avoid sun exposure during the most dangerous hours.
Avoid smoking and alcohol: Both smoking and drinking alcohol can accelerate skin sagging and cause premature ageing. Try to avoid them.
Skin Tightening Creams: Choose skin care products that contain firming and moisturising elements and creams with ingredients such as coenzyme Q10, vitamins C and E, algae, hydroxy acids and retinol, which support collagen and elastin production.
Muscle-strengthening Exercises: Regular exercise, especially weight and resistance exercises, can help strengthen the muscles, which makes the body look tighter.
Lose weight slowly and steadily: Losing weight is good for your health, but losing weight too quickly will definitely harm you. The World Health Organization suggests that weight loss be gradual and under no circumstances should exceed 4 kg per month, so as to give the body the appropriate time to adjust.
Myths & Truths about Body Skin Tightening
Myth: Sagging Skin affects older people only
Truth: While sagging skin becomes more noticeable with age, it can also affect younger people due to factors such as rapid weight loss, pregnancy, heredity and lifestyle choices.
Myth: Skin Tightening creams can reverse Sagging Skin
Truth: While skin tightening creams can improve skin elasticity and hydration, they cannot completely reverse sagging skin by themselves. We would say that they work best in conjunction with aesthetic medical treatments such as body tightening mesotherapy, RF radiofrequency treatments or Laser treatments.
Moreover, when used daily and systematically, they work very well in maintaining the results of the above mentioned medical treatments and equally well as a prophylactic way, in delaying the appearance of sagging.
Myth: Only surgery can effectively treat Sagging Skin
Truth: Surgical procedures such as body lifts and tummy tucks can provide excellent results in severe skin sagging and surgical approach is the only way to fix these problems in severe cases.
However, when the sagging is minor or moderate, there are non-surgical treatments available (like all the medical treatments we mentioned above) that can help with improving firmness and tightening the skin.
Myth: Once the Skin is loose, there is nothing that can be done to improve it
Truth: It is true that the natural elasticity of the skin decreases with age and in excess skin sagging, the skin may not fully return to its original state, except with surgical repair of the area.
But if you have a small or moderate degree of skin laxity, there are various medical non-surgical treatments in our Clinics, which can significantly improve the elasticity and firmness of the skin.
Myth: The results of body tightening treatments are temporary
Truth: Modern face tightening treatments have the advantage of being able to target the deeper layers of the skin, where collagen production and cell renewal take place. So beyond the immediately visible effect due to the hyperemia caused and the increased circulation and oxygenation of the treatment areas, these treatments stimulate collagenogenesis and enhance tissue nutrition and hydration, building a long-term effect.
This means that your results will get better and better after each session and the big difference will be seen after 2 - 3 months, from the completion of your sessions, as the new collagen that will have been created in these areas offers brightness, elasticity and firmness to the skin.
If you have a question about this treatment that is not answered in the text above, please send your question to the Doctor. Don't send questions about treatment costs and prices, as these are only formulated after the medical consultation, either in person at our Clinics or by Online Consultation.
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