Aging, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices contribute to developing thin and sagging skin, affecting many individuals as they age. At U | 180 Medical Spa & Wellness, we understand the desire to rejuvenate your skin and bring back its youthful glow – all without undergoing invasive procedures.
Serving clients in Winnsboro, Louisiana, we offer advanced non-surgical treatment options to tighten and revitalize thin and sagging skin, allowing you to achieve the look you want without the cost, or the downtime, of invasive surgery.
Thin, sagging skin is typically caused by a reduction in collagen and elastin, two essential proteins necessary for skin elasticity and strength, which is common during the natural aging process. It can occur anywhere in the body, but is commonly seen on the:
Several factors beyond the natural aging process contribute to sagging skin:
Additionally, external factors such as pollution and chronic stress can accelerate the breakdown of the proteins in our skin, prematurely aging the skin and making it more prone to sagging overtime.
While severe sagging skin may require surgical treatments, non-invasive treatments can significantly improve mild to moderate skin laxity. These treatments increase the body’s natural production of collagen and elastin in various ways, thus increasing the skin’s firmness, improving elasticity, and increasing the skin’s overall tone.
In addition to professional treatments, incorporating medical-grade skincare products and with ingredients such as retinol, peptides, and growth factors can keep the skin firm and prolong treatment results. Lifestyle factors, such as eating a diet rich in antioxidants, and keeping adequately hydrated maintain skin strength.
At U | 180 Medical Spa & Wellness, we offer multiple non-surgical treatments to help firm and strengthen thin and sagging skin. Each treatment is designed to target different concerns or areas, ensuring that each patient receives a customized approach.
What does it treat?
How does it work?
Enerjet is a needle-free treatment that essentially “injects” hyaluronic acid into the skin through kinetic energy, creating micro-injuries. The micro-injuries in the skin stimulate the increased production of collagen and elastin, resulting in greater rejuvenation. By using energy instead of a needle, the spread of the healing compounds is 100 times greater. Results from Enerjet typically improve over several months, and the body continues to produce more collagen and elastin.
What are the potential side effects?
Side effects are minimal and include pain at the treatment site, redness, and swelling. However, these symptoms are temporary and only last a few hours to a few days.
What does it treat?
How does it work?
Pristine microdermabrasion gently exfoliates the top layer of the skin while a vacuum simultaneously sucks up dead skin cells. The abrasion from the exfoliation stimulates the body’s collagen and elastin production, reducing the appearance of uneven or sagging skin.
What are the potential side effects?
The main side effect is mild redness on the treated skin and slight dryness for up to two days.
What does it treat?
How does it work?
Dermafuse uses electrical currents to stimulate the muscles of the face and body, essentially re-teaching them to become firmer. This treatment not only lifts sagging skin by targeting the muscle under the skin, but also stimulates collagen and elastin production to give an overall youthful appearance.
What are the potential side effects?
Side effects of Dermafuse include redness, irritation, stinging, and dryness of the treated skin.
What does it treat?
How does it work?
InnoPen microneedling is a treatment that uses tiny needles to create small micro-injuries in the skin. These micro-injuries stimulate the body to increase its natural production of collagen and elastin, which not only promotes new tissue growth but also treats existing skin.
What are the potential side effects?
Side effects after microneedling include redness and irritation at the treatment site, similar to a sunburn, for up to 2 days.
What does it treat?
How does it work?
V-FORM treatment works by using radiofrequency (RF) energy combined with vacuum therapy. RF energy is applied as heat which stimulates collagen and elastin in the skin, improving the skin’s firmness and elasticity. The vacuum suction helps to increase blood circulation in the area, promoting increased healing.
What are the potential side effects?
Side effects typically include mild redness, swelling, and irritation of the treated area for a few horus to a few days.
What does it treat?
How does it work?
V-ST delivers RF energy, applied as heat, deep into the skin, with the main goal of tightening the skin. When controlled heating is applied, the body’s natural production of collagen increases, leading to reduced wrinkles and improved skin tone. As the collagen levels increase over time, the skin continues to look smoother and firmer.
What are the potential side effects?
Side effects are minimal and include pain at the treatment site, redness, and swelling. However, these symptoms are temporary and only last a few hours to a few days.
What does it treat?
How does it work?
V-FR is similar to V-ST in using RF energy, applied as heat, deep into the skin, focusing on skin resurfacing and rejuvenation. When controlled heating is applied, the body’s natural production of collagen increases, leading to reduced wrinkles and improved skin tone.
What are the potential side effects?
Side effects are minimal and include pain at the treatment site, redness, and swelling. However, these symptoms are temporary and only last a few hours to a few days.
Choosing the right anti-aging non-surgical tightening treatment can be difficult, but while these options differ, they all have the same advantages.
Cost-effective: Non-surgical treatment options are an affordable alternative to surgery.
At U | 180 Medical Spa & Wellness, we understand that every client’s skin and skincare goals are unique. Our expert team provides personalized consultations to determine which treatment, or combination of treatments, is best for your skin type, concerns, and goals.
Most treatments show some immediate results but maximize on gradual improvements over several weeks to months as collagen and elastin production increase.
Depending on the severity of the condition, typically 3-6 sessions may be required for best results.
Most of the treatments cause little to no discomfort. With some of them, a numbing cream can be applied prior to the treatment start.
Preventative treatments can begin as early as the late 20s or early 30s to help slow collagen loss. Those in their 40s and beyond can still see significant improvement, even if you haven’t had treatments before.
While results vary by each individual, most treatments provide long-lasting effects when combined with proper skincare and maintenance sessions.
Yes! Many clients see enhanced results by combining multiple treatments. During your consultation, we can discuss the best non-invasive treatment options for you.
Most treatments do require minimal aftercare to protect the skin while it heals. This includes staying away from excessive heat or sweating, keeping hydrated, applying sunscreen, and avoiding direct sunlight.
Yes! Skin tightening treatments are suitable for all clients. While these procedures are typically sought after by women, men also seek to maintain a youthful appearance.
Yes, maintaining a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, adequate hydration, and wearing sunscreen is holistically beneficial for your body, including your skin.
Skincare products can help with hydration, elasticity, cell turnover, and minimizing the appearance of lines and crepey skin. However, no topical formula can actually tighten your skin. True tightening requires collagen remodeling on a deeper level than skincare products can reach.
This depends on the procedure. Some treatments, like microdermabrasion, allow makeup to be applied the next day. Others, like microneedling, may need a couple of days before applying makeup to the treated area.
There is no single best treatment for all patients. After evaluating your skin concerns and goals, our providers will recommend a treatment that is well-suited to your specific needs.
Most of the treatment options have multiple advantages and benefits and can be used for a wide variety of skin issues, such as treating fine lines and wrinkles, reducing the appearance of acne scars, and improving texture irregularities. Combining treatments can also enhance overall skin health and appearance, allowing you to achieve your skincare goals faster.
Obtaining firmer and more youthful skin doesn’t have to require invasive surgery. With today’s advanced non-surgical treatments, you can tighten and tone the skin, improve texture, and maintain a rejuvenated appearance with little to no downtime. Whether you are looking to tighten the skin at the jowls, reduce fine lines, or improve your skin health, our expert team at U | 180 is here to help.
We believe that everyone deserves to feel confident in their skin. By combining innovative technology with customized and patient-centered care, our solutions are both effective and tailored to your specific needs. Don’t let thin and sagging skin affect your confidence. Book your consultation today to take the first step for firmer and more youthful skin.