Skin Tightening

It's entirely normal for our skin to stretch and sag as we get older. This is because as we go through life, our skin produces less collagen and loses elasticity, making it more prone to sagging. Factors such as losing weight quickly and pregnancy can also cause loose skin, but non-surgical options are available to help you restore the health and strength of your skin.

Non-surgical skin tightening

For years, only surgical treatments could help improve the appearance of stretched skin, but these can be intensive procedures requiring weeks of recovery and have higher risks. These days, there are various non-invasive methods to help naturally give new life to the skin by boosting collagen production.

Types of non-surgical skin tightening methods

Non-surgical skin tightening treatments work by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, which are proteins responsible for giving your skin elasticity and strength.

Dr Taheera Hassim specialises in providing non-surgical skin tightening treatments to improve your skin's overall health and appearance.

Radiofrequency therapy: Dr Hassim uses a handheld device to target specific areas of the body. Radiofrequency uses radio waves to stimulate collagen production in the epidermis layer of the skin and is ideal for the face, neck and body.

Laser treatment: Dr Hassim uses handheld lasers to heat the epidermis and dermis, causing the skin cells to regenerate and become stronger while producing more collagen. This treatment is ideal for the stomach and arms.

Ultrasound: Ultrasound waves are administered deep into the skin to heat the lower layers, tightening and lifting the skin.

IPL: Intense pulsed light delivers multiple layers of light into the skin, breaking apart fat cells and treating various skin concerns, including wrinkles and pigmentation.

Receiving skin tightening treatments

Getting a skin treatment done with Dr Hassim is easy and convenient. It's ideal to first consult with Dr Hassim about your concerns and areas you want to address. She will ask you about your lifestyle and medical history to determine the best treatment for your needs. She may also examine the area to assess the severity of the skin condition.

Because these treatments are non-invasive, they require no anaesthesia or downtime. Dr Hassim performs all skin treatments in the comfort of her office at Netcare Sunninghill Hospital. She will ask you to remove your clothes (depending on the area being treated) and life on the patient bed. The treatments typically take 30-60 minutes, and you will be able to go home immediately after.

Benefits of skin tightening

Skin tightening treatments can give your skin new life and target areas you feel self-conscious about. Even though ageing is a natural process, you shouldn't have to deal with loose or sagging skin that affects your confidence and quality of life.

Dr Hassim's non-surgical skin tightening treatments can help:

• Lift and tighten skin
• Reduce the appearance of stretch marks
• Eliminate wrinkles
• Restore a more youthful appearance
• Give your skin a smooth and even texture