Loose skin happens for many reasons. Whether it’s from natural aging, weight loss, pregnancy, or any other factor, the body can change and leave skin sagging. Often, this lax skin affects people’s confidence.
Dr. Cernero and the team at Cernero Surgery & Aesthetics use nonsurgical methods to tighten loose skin and help patients reach their body goals. Our team uses devices from Ignite RF by InMode to target areas of loose skin and refine our patients’ features.
In this post, we answer common questions about RF skin tightening near Durant, OK, using the Quantum, FaceTite, and BodyTite devices—each a part of the IgniteRF platform.
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FAQs About RF Skin Tightening
If you have loose skin, but you don’t feel ready for the commitment of surgery, our team provides innovative, nonsurgical solutions to help you refine your figure. In this section, we answer common questions about skin tightening at our practice.
What is RF skin tightening?
Dr. Cernero and our team use various devices that harness the power of radiofrequency (RF) energy to tighten the skin. This RF energy emits into the body and becomes a gentle heat. That helps tighten loose skin by stimulating skin-supporting proteins: collagen and elastin.
Once the skin comes into contact with the RF energy waves, your body activates its natural healing response. This leads to increased production of collagen, elastin, and healthier new skin cells.
As your body turns over cells faster and these proteins strengthen the skin’s structure, you can see skin that’s tighter and lifted. Each of these factors works together to restore your skin to a smoother, refined appearance.
Am I a good candidate for RF skin tightening?
Near Durant, our devices can minimize loose skin without invasive solutions, so we recommend RF-based care for patients seeking non-invasive skin tightening treatments for their concerns. Each of these options requires minimal downtime when compared to traditional surgical skin tightening.
Patients who make good candidates include individuals who:
- Are near their ideal weight
- Have mild-to-moderate skin laxity from aging or weight loss
- Have realistic expectations for the treatment
- Want to reduce loose skin and contour the body or face
During your initial consultation. Dr. Cernero reviews your medical history and goals for treatment to confirm whether our solutions make a good fit.
What areas can I treat with RF skin tightening?
Dr. Cernero can address loose skin on various parts of the body: everything from smaller areas of the face to larger areas like the abdomen. Depending on your unique goals, he creates a treatment plan using the appropriate device for RF skin tightening.
Near Durant, at his practice, Dr. Cernero can tighten lax skin on the:
- Double chin
- Jowls
- Abdomen
- Arms
- Thighs
FAQs About Quantum RF Skin Tightening
One of the devices we use that applies RF energy to tighten the skin is Quantum. This handheld device reduces loose skin and addresses areas prone to sagging on the face and body.
What is Quantum?
The powerful Quantum device uses radiofrequency to treat the lower layers of the skin. This RF thermal (heat) energy causes the soft tissue to contract, and it stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin for firmer, healthier skin.
During your treatment, Dr. Cernero inserts the Quantum device applicator through a small incision in the treatment area. He then guides the probe into the area rich in blood vessels between the middle layer of your skin and subcutaneous fat.
As the probe gently heats this area, your skin responds by activating new collagen and elastin fibers to support a firm appearance. Not only does Quantum tighten and lift loose skin, but it can also create improvements in wrinkles, fine lines, and other surface-level concerns.
What areas can I receive Quantum on?
Dr. Cernero often recommends Quantum RF skin tightening near Durant for patients who want to tighten skin on fine areas of the face and improve their contours on larger areas of the body.
We can use Quantum to address small, delicate areas such as:
- Fullness under the chin
- Loose skin on the chin and neck
- Jowls
- Poor jawline contours
In addition to tightening fine facial skin, Quantum addresses laxity and cellulite on larger areas of the body. We can also use Quantum on the:
- Arms
- Thighs
- Abdomen
Does Quantum hurt?
During your session for Quantum, you might experience mild discomfort. To minimize this, Dr. Cernero uses a local anesthetic on the desired treatment area before making the small incision to insert the probe.
In addition to numbing, we also offer Pro-Nox during the treatment, so you can relax and feel more comfortable. If you have any concerns about the process, let Dr. Cernero know so he can accommodate your needs.
How long until I see the results of Quantum?
Often, patients notice subtle improvements right away after their session with Quantum. However, for a few days following your treatment, you will experience swelling that hides your developing results. That swelling should subside on its own with time.
Once swelling fades, you can see your new contours and firmer skin that peaks around 6 months after your session with RF skin tightening near Durant.
FAQs About FaceTite and BodyTite RF Skin Tightening
FaceTite and BodyTite, both nonsurgical skin tightening devices, use RF energy to reduce fat and tighten skin on the face and body. In this section, we answer common questions about how these devices work and what you can expect.
How do FaceTite and BodyTite work?
Both of these devices use radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) to provide non-invasive body contouring and improve skin laxity. Each of these handheld applicators is equipped with a probe and an electrode.
During your session, Dr. Cernero creates a small incision in your treatment area and inserts either the FaceTite or BodyTite probe. As he does this, the larger electrode rests on top of the skin for a dual-action treatment.
The internal probe targets unwanted fat cells with RF energy, safely heating fat pockets to break them down. At the same time, the external electrode passes over the skin, using RF energy to stimulate collagen and elastin production from the outside.
The probe and electrode work in tandem, providing multi-directional treatment and complementing each other to create benefits above and below the skin.
What areas can I treat with FaceTite or BodyTite?
Since both of these devices treat major areas of the face and body, Dr. Cernero can target common areas of fullness and loose skin with RF skin tightening.
Near Durant, we use FaceTite to improve the appearance of:
- Submental fat, also known as a double chin
- Submental laxity, or sagging skin around the chin and neck
- The jawline by reducing jowling
For larger areas on the body, Dr. Cernero can use BodyTite on the:
- Arms
- Abdomen
- Thighs
How long do FaceTite and BodyTite results last?
The results of your RF skin tightening near Durant with FaceTite and/or BodyTite can last for years, with some effects possibly becoming permanent.
Once the RF energy liquefies your fat cells, they stay gone for good. However, weight gain can cause the remaining fat cells in the area to grow. By maintaining healthy lifestyle choices, such as dieting and exercising regularly, you can see long-term fat reduction.
The skin-tightening effects of FaceTite and BodyTite can last 5 to 7 years. As time passes, the aging process continues, meaning the skin loses more collagen and elastin, leading to lax skin.
After your initial care, Dr. Cernero can explore a schedule for maintenance treatments to slow down or stop future changes in the skin’s integrity.
How do I know which RF skin tightening treatment is right for me?
The best way to see which treatment meets your needs best is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cernero. During this personal conversation, he speaks with you to explore your skin concerns, review your goals with treatment, and discuss any relevant medical history.
Once he better understands your situation, he can create a custom treatment plan using the device that suits you best. We can also combine treatments for even more effective results.
Typically, patients looking for nonsurgical fat reduction alongside skin tightening choose FaceTite or BodyTite. Our patients looking for skin tightening around fine, delicate areas usually choose Quantum.
How can I receive Quantum at Cernero Surgery & Aesthetics?
To experience RF skin tightening near Durant, OK, request an appointment. Dr. Cernero and our team bring you in for an initial consultation to confirm which treatment best aligns with your goals and lifestyle, without the need for surgery or long downtimes.
Whether you choose Quantum, FaceTite, or BodyTite, we help you reach your dream appearance and reclaim your confidence.
