Face Skin Tightening: Non Invasive Treatments

Facial skin tightening is an issue that many people face as they age. As we get older, our skin begins to lose collagen and elastin, the building blocks that keep our skin firm and tight. This slackness in the skin can lead to the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging. While surgical facelifts used to be the only option, there are now several non-surgical treatments available that can help to tighten the skin and give it a more youthful appearance.

It is not just the fear of pain and the classic fear of needles that makes many people opt for non-invasive techniques for facial rejuvenation, but also the desire to prefer a beauty that is natural not at all fake. So don’t feel like an alien if you are googling alternative methods to smooth out (early) age or expression lines, because you are much more than you imagine. Precisely for this reason, more and more technologies and methods can be found on the aesthetics market to take care of the face without cutting or injecting.

The aim of this article is to give an overview of the methods and treatments available to us to care for our face, making us feel safe and confident in facing the day, even with our natural imperfections.

Let’s start from the beginning with a classification of wrinkle types because for each type there is its remedy:

1. The first are the classic ones given by time, the senile wrinkles, which can appear as early as twenty-five (25) years of age due to the natural aging of the skin as the production of elastin and collagen tends to diminish, the muscles tend to decrease their tone and the subcutaneous fat to lose its original vigor.
2. Next come the wrinkles, which we can rename sleep lines for the sake of diversity. These depend on the positions we assume during the night’s rest; if we are habitual people who tend to always lie down in the same position, these wrinkles may become permanent, otherwise, they disappear after a short time during the day.
3. Unfortunately, physics also doesn’t help us: the force of gravity, which keeps us firmly on the ground, also pushes down the skin of the face, encouraging the appearance of blemishes: gravitational wrinkles.
4. Last but also more frequent than ever are the so-called actinic wrinkles, from the Greek ἀκτίς -ῖνος ‘ray’. These are those wrinkles given by excessive and unprotected exposure to ultraviolet rays; skin texture wrinkles show up as furrows in the skin – which increase in depth with the passage of time – giving a ‘creased’ appearance.

It is our calling card, the epicenter of every emotions’ communication. Perhaps the part of the body we take the most care of with products and treatments precisely because we can study it better in the morning in front of the mirror.

It remains the area most exposed to external agents: changes in temperature, rain, sun and wind mix with the passage of time, which is what leaves its marks most of all. Then there is the sun, environmental pollution, stress, obesity and vices that are in the long run repeated traumas for our organism (see alcohol and smoking).

Effects of aging on facial skin:

• rough
• not very elastic
• thin
• fragile (healing from minor traumas may take longer)
• dry
• prone to maculae

Let’s take a look at some of the most effective nonsurgical treatments for facial skin tightening:

1. Ultrasound therapy: is a popular and effective nonsurgical treatment for skin tightening. This treatment uses ultrasound waves to stimulate the production of collagen in the skin. This increased collagen production helps to tighten and lift the skin, leading to a younger-looking complexion.
2. Radiofrequency therapy: is another popular and effective nonsurgical treatment for skin tightening. This treatment uses radiofrequency energy to heat the skin’s deeper layers, as the ultrasound therapy, radiofrequency therapy is a non-invasive treatment that doesn’t require any downtime.
3. Eva by Endospheres®: the Endospheres® device dedicated to facial care brings together three phases and for each one a different handpiece is used: the M.A.S, the FACE and the V.E.V. Thanks to exfoliation and nutrient delivery deep into the tissues, the production of the protein structures that are the protagonists of facial relaxation and rejuvenation is stimulated
4. Laser therapy: is a treatment that uses lasers to stimulate collagen production in the skin. This increased collagen production helps to tighten and firm the skin. Laser therapy can also be used to target specific problem areas, such as fine lines around the eyes or mouth.
5. Chemical peels: are a non-surgical treatment option for skin tightening. This treatment uses chemicals to exfoliate the skin and promote the growth of new, healthy skin cells. This results in tighter, clearer, and more youthful-looking skin.

Nonsurgical treatments for facial skin tightening are a great option for those looking to rejuvenate their appearance without undergoing surgery. Ultrasound therapy, radiofrequency therapy, laser therapy, microcurrent therapy, and chemical peels are all effective treatments that can help to tighten and firm the skin, leading to a more youthful appearance. Consult with a qualified skincare professional to discuss which treatment option is best for you.