Safe, Painless, Skin Tightening, Shaping, and Remodeling at the Speed of Light.

Also called Non Surgical Face Lift, it is a new cosmetic procedurethat could replace surgical facelifts with no cutting, no anesthesia and no downtime. The Harmony skin tightening (ST) lights the way for breakthrough innovation in FDA approved non-invasive skin remodeling and skin tightening procedures. The near infrared light affects the dermis (where collage is made) while the surrounding tissue remains unaffected. This heating of the collagen layer results in a gentle tightening and smoothing of the overlying skin.

The indications for skin tightening are to treat facial laxity of the cheeks, jowls, upper eyelids, abdomens, and upper arm laxity. Five to six treatments at 4 week intervals are usually required to provide the desired results. Patients experience no pain or discomfort, with no downtime, analgesia or the need for medications. Patients usually 0notice an improved tone and texture after the third treatment; however several can see and feel a difference after just one.

FAQ

1. How does Harmony Skin Tightening work?
2. Does skin color affect the outcome?
3. What results can I expect from a Harmony Skin Tightening?
4. When can I go back to work?
5. How safe is Harmony ST?
6. Do I need special preparation?
7. Where on the face is it applied?
8. Is a Harmony Skin tightening painful?
9. When can I return to normal activities?
10. Can this be combined with other treatments?

1. How does Harmony Skin Tightening work? TOP   It uses infrared energy to heat the tissue below the skin while it keeps the skin surface cool. 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 on the size of the treatment area. The usual range is between 30 minutes and one hour. 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. There are no restrictions in activity following the procedure.     2. Does skin color affect the outcome? TOP   Unlike laser procedures, infrared energy is unaffected by skin pigment. All skin colors can be safely and effectively treated.     3. What results can I expect from a Harmony Skin Tightening? TOP   Results will vary from patient to patient, and your age, treatment area and skin laxity can all affect the outcome. While some of patients have seen improvement within a few days, you should expect your results to appear after a course of treatments. We will take pictures before and after your procedure so you can see the benefits of your treatment over time.     4. When can I go back to work? TOP   Patients can return to their normal activities immediately. Occasionally patients experience a brief redness that fades within a few hours of treatments.     5. How safe is Harmony ST ? TOP   It is extremely safe. While this may be a relatively new procedure, great effort has been made to make it as safe as possible. There are very rare adverse effects, which we will be happy to review with you at your consultation.     6. Do I need special preparation? TOP   There is no need to interrupt your usual routine. You may take your usual medications before, during and after the procedure.     7. Where on the face is it applied? TOP     Tightening skin in key areas can be advantageous for cosmetic improvement. Treating the forehead can lift the eye brows and enhance the appearance of the eyes, making the eyes look more open, less tired and more alert. Other areas such as the skin of the cheeks can also be treated to reduce the sagginess that produces deep folds with aging. Multiple other sites are being tested.     8. Is a Harmony Skin tightening painful? TOP   Each time the machine is fired there is a sensation of heat in the area. Fortunately, this heat sensation lasts only fractions of a second and is followed by a cold sensation, which also helps minimize the discomfort.     9. When can I return to normal activities? TOP   Immediately. There is typically no down time. Minimal redness is seen in some patients, but it usually disappears within an hour. There is usually no swelling, bruising or pain afterwards . There is no special care needed after t he procedure. You may return to your normal scheduled activities immediately.     10. Can this be combined with other treatments? TOP   The Harmony Skin Tightening has been successfully combined with a number of other non ablative technologies. Patients have combined this Harmony Skin Tightening with AFT for treatment of photo aging, red spots and brown spots. Microdermabrasion has been combined as well as BOTOX? Cosmetic for resolution of dynamic wrinkles caused by the muscles in the face.