Pelleve is best used for treating minor amounts of loose skin that is confined to the upper layers of the skin while Ultherapy can be used to target a larger amount of form-related problems in the skin.
Thermage is better for patients who care more about addressing the texture and quality of sagging skin. It has the power to tackle problematic issues like cellulite or drooping fat thanks to its emphasis on contouring. However, Ultherapy is generally more effective when it comes to stimulating deeper skin layers.
If you're looking for a safe, pain-free, FDA-approved way to tighten your skin, Pelleve is an option worth considering. That said, there is a huge range of technology and treatments available today, and what's most important is finding the best one for your skin.
The results of this energy-based treatment can last for about one year at a time. This is because this treatment stimulates the production of collagen and natural collagen can last for several months at a time.
The Pelleve Wrinkle Reduction System is a safe and effective, non-invasive skin tightening treatment for facial wrinkles. It works through heat to stimulate collagen production causing the skin to contract and tighten. The increase of collagen allows skin to correct mild to moderate facial wrinkles.
How many treatments are needed? Many people see results immediately after just one treatment. For most clients, a series of three treatments spaced about one month apart may be recommended for optimal improvement. Additional treatments may be necessary and semi-annual touch ups will help maintain results.
Pelleve is an ideal procedure for clients who want to see skin tightening results for jowls, eyelids, forehead, neck, and cheeks. The treatment takes 30minutes to administer and requires no recovery or downtime. Most patients need three treatments to achieve ideal results.
Laser resurfacing This is the most effective procedure for tightening loose skin.
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure. It involves pricking the skin with tiny sterilized needles. The small wounds cause your body to make more collagen and elastin, which heal your skin and help you look younger. You might also hear it called collagen induction therapy.
Ultherapy, which means (Ultrasound Therapy) is a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment used to improve, lift, and tighten loose skin and wrinkles. This is usually done on the face and other parts of the body where loose skin occurs.
While Pelleve does diminish the appearance of wrinkles on its own, performing the treatment at the same time as Botox will enhance your results. We can perform these procedures together in most cases so that you can enjoy full results of your treatments with just one trip to our office.
Additionally, since Pellevé uses RF energy that is not absorbed by melanin, it can be used on any skin type.
The Power of RF Energy
Pelleve does not use laser energy. Instead, this procedure delivers radiofrequency energy into the underlying dermal layers. The RF energy heats the lower layers, leading to the production of collagen and elastin.
Jennifer Aniston, Christie Brinkley, Vanessa Williams, and Paulina Porizkova are just a few of the stars who use Ultherapy as their go-to alternative to old-school facelifts. If you've ever wondered how everyone in Hollywood is all endlessly youthful—but still natural—it's probably Ultherapy.
Ultherapy cost is more upfront. However, Ultherapy requires fewer treatments and lasts longer than RF Microneedling. So your Ultherapy cost may end up being less than RF Microneedling price in the long run. What's more, you may want to consider both treatments used in tandem, depending on your skincare concerns.
The treatment appeared to be well-tolerated by patients, with adverse events predominantly limited to transient bruising and swollen lymph nodes of the neck.
Both microneedling and Botox injections are safe and effective for patients with all skin types. Depending on patient needs, you may even recommend both, using microneedling to improve the surface and deeper condition of the skin, with Botox injections to help improve results longer term.
Skin damage is a risk that commonly occurs with microneedling devices. The damage may include bleeding, bruising, redness, tightness, itching and peeling, and these typically go away without any treatment after a few days or weeks.
Ultherapy treatments stimulate the skin from the inside out to smooth and tighten many areas, including the face, jowls, eyes, and brow. Ultherapy is also effective for lifting the skin on specific areas of the body, including the neck, chest, knees, and stomach.
On a scale from one to ten, when asked, “How painful is ultherapy?”, we can easily rate it with confidence as a low-pain treatment. This treatment is not painful, but you may experience a warm sensation beneath the surface of the skin due to collagen stimulation.
While they might seem similar, however, they are actually quite different. Fractora works to improve skin texture, while Morpheus8 works to tighten skin. Morpheus8 also penetrates deeper into the skin.
Laser Genesis is a resurfacing treatment for wrinkles, large pores, skin texture, diffuse redness, rosacea, poikiloderma (skin aging with pigmentation) and scars on the face or other body parts.
The IPL Photofacial is a skin treatment that can reduce the appearance of damage and subtract years from your complexion. IPL, also known as Intense Pulsed Light therapy or the photo facial, uses cutting edge technology to produce younger-looking skin that's firmer and more even in tone and texture.