The non-surgical face lift with the ST (skin tightening) device provides a non-invasive skin lifting and tightening. Collagen, the main support system for skin, wears down over time due to aging, cumulative sun exposure, environmental conditions and smoking, et cetera, which all lead to sagging skin. The near-infrared ST device produces safe, effective deep dermal heating which induces neo-collagenesis (new collagen production).

Who are typical candidates?

* younger patients not ready for surgery

* non-surgical candidates

* older patients with mild to moderate laxity (skin lacking firmness)

What are the benefits compared to cosmetic surgery?

* Inexpensive alternative

* No downtime

* Avoid the pain/risks associated with standard surgery

* There are no restrictions in activity following the procedure

* Extremely safe

How it works

The ST device uses red and infrared energy to heat the tissue below. This "tightens" your existing collagen and stimulates new collagen growth. The end result is tighter, firmer skin.  The length of time required for the procedure itself will depend upon the size of the treatment area. The average treatment lasts 30 minutes. While the procedure should not hurt, you may experience a sensation of heat in the treated areas. Patients leave the office looking and feeling great.

Typically, three to six 30 minute treatment sessions are required to obtain the desired result.

Post-Procedure Results: What to Expect

Results vary from patient to patient. Your age, treatment area, and skin laxity all affect the outcome. While some patients have seen improvement within a few days, you should expect your results to appear over a period of three to five months. We will take pictures before and after your procedure so you can see the benefits of your treatment over time.

ST Device Science Overview:

Key components to non-invasive skin remodeling are epidermal protection and proper selection of laser/light and energy to evoke the desired thermal response in the papillary and upper reticular dermis. These non-ablative modalities obviate the need for epidermal injury and promote the reorganization and proliferation of important dermal structures to reverse photo-damaged and lax skin via thermal or photochemical process.

The ST device emits light between 780-1000nm (near infrared) where the optical window is ideal for direct sub-dermal heating (connective tissue, proteins) with low water absorption in the epidermis. These conditions negate the need for aggressive epidermal cooling. The ST device allows large coverage and true investment of energy density for better penetration and predictable thermal effect. The device is applied on the skin where it is kept stationary for the entire exposure time.

Skin remodeling is a biophysical phenomenon that occurs at cellular and molecular levels via the intervention of optical or thermal energy. The ST device exerts its biological effectContact Us on the skin through two major mechanisms: 1) heat-induced collagen shrinkage and micro-thermal injury and; 2) dermis regeneration, repair (wound healing) and remodeling. Collagen cleavage in tissue is a probability event dependant on temperature. The in-vitro thermal cleavage of the hydrogen bond cross links of tropocollagen can result in the molecular contraction of the triple helix up to one third of its original length. Cellular contraction involves the initiation of an inflammatory/wound healing sequence that is perpetuated over several weeks. Contraction of skin is achieved through fibroblastic multiplication and contraction with the deposition of a static supporting matrix of nascent scar collagen. This cellular contraction process is a biological threshold event initiated by the degranulation of the mast cell that releases histamine. This histamine release initiates the inflammatory wound healing sequence. Following cellular contraction, collagen is laid down as a static supporting matrix in the tightened soft tissue structure. The deposition and subsequent remodeling of this nascent scar matrix provides the means to alter the consistency and geometry of soft tissue for aesthetic purposes.