Skin Tightening in Toronto

DLK on Avenue offers advanced skin tightening treatments at our Toronto skincare clinic in Yorkville. Our non-invasive procedure utilizes cutting-edge radio frequency (RF) energy to lift, contour, and remodel your skin. By harnessing the power of RF energy, we can stimulate collagen production, resulting in smoother, tighter, and more youthful-looking skin. This innovative treatment addresses many concerns, including loose skin, uneven complexion, fine lines, and wrinkles.

Radio frequency skin tightening is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that uses RF energy to heat the deeper layers of your skin. This targeted heat stimulates the natural production of collagen and elastin, essential proteins that maintain skin elasticity and firmness. Unlike surgical facelifts, RF skin tightening offers a quick, comfortable experience with minimal recovery time. This versatile treatment can be used on various parts of the body, including the face, neck, abdomen, and arms, to address issues like skin laxity, uneven texture, and fine lines.

Radiofrequency skin tightening is a highly effective anti-aging treatment offering numerous benefits with minimal risks. Some of its key advantages include:

• Lifting and Firming: Say goodbye to sagging or loose skin in common areas of concern, such as the neck, arms, buttocks, stomach, and face. RF skin tightening effectively lifts and firms these areas, providing a more youthful appearance.
• Quick Refresh: Beyond smoothing out signs of aging, RF treatment can slightly reduce fat under the dermis, diminish cellulite, and create a more contoured body and face. This quick refresh leaves you looking revitalized and more defined.
• Improved Skin Tone: This treatment addresses a variety of skin concerns, including age spots, sun damage, cellulite, stretch marks, and hyperpigmentation. The result is a more even and radiant skin tone.
• Increased Collagen Production: Enjoy long-lasting, youthful results with the collagen and elastin production boost. This increase helps maintain your skin’s firmness and glow for months to years with regular maintenance sessions.
• Minimal Pain and Downtime: Most patients report minimal pain during the procedure. For any discomfort, we can provide topical numbing and/or oral medication. Post-treatment, no downtime is required, so you can immediately return to your daily activities and proudly show off your results.

RF skin tightening is effective on all skin types and can be performed on various body areas. The most common areas treated with RF skin tightening include:

Face

RF skin tightening on the face helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, lift sagging skin, and improve overall skin texture. This treatment rejuvenates your facial appearance, providing a firmer and more youthful look.

Neck

Treating the neck with RF skin tightening addresses loose skin and horizontal neck lines, often referred to as “tech neck.” The procedure tightens and smooths the neck area, creating a more defined and elegant neckline.

Abdomen

RF skin tightening on the abdomen can help tighten loose skin often caused by weight loss or pregnancy. This treatment smooths and firms the abdominal area, resulting in a more toned and contoured appearance.

Arms

RF treatments on the arms target sagging skin, commonly known as “bat wings.” By tightening and firming the upper arms, this procedure enhances the arms' appearance, making them look more sculpted and youthful.

Knees

Skin tightening on the knees addresses sagging or wrinkled skin around the knee area. This treatment smooths and firms the skin, improving their overall appearance. 

Buttocks

RF skin tightening on the buttocks helps lift and firm the skin, enhancing the overall contour of the buttocks. This treatment provides a more lifted and youthful look to the area.

Hips and Waist

Treating the hips and waist with RF skin tightening targets loose skin and improves body contouring. This procedure smooths and firms the skin, helping to create a more defined and attractive silhouette.

RF skin tightening is a versatile treatment that can be performed on various areas of the face and body. It offers numerous benefits, addressing a wide range of concerns, including:

Thermage® is a non-invasive skin tightening treatment that uses patented radio frequency technology to stimulate collagen production and remodel the skin’s structure. Unlike other RF treatments, Thermage® delivers uniform heating to the deeper layers of the skin, ensuring consistent and effective results. This procedure targets the dermal layers, causing immediate collagen contraction and promoting new collagen growth. 

The result is firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin. Thermage® is effective for tightening skin on the face, neck, eyes, abdomen, thighs, and buttocks, and can also improve the appearance of the skin quality.

Its unique benefits include minimal downtime, long-lasting results, and enhanced patient comfort through Comfort Pulse Technology. Thermage® is suitable for all skin types and tones, offering a significant yet non-invasive solution for those seeking to address skin laxity, fine lines, and wrinkles without surgery or injections.

To find out how much your radio frequency skin tightening treatment in Toronto will cost, book a consultation with the DLK on Avenue team. Each patient has different needs and concerns, so each treatment plan is unique.

The ideal candidate for skin tightening treatment is someone experiencing mild to moderate skin laxity due to aging, weight loss, or pregnancy. Good candidates are in overall good health, have realistic expectations about the results, and are looking for non-invasive solutions to enhance their skin’s firmness and elasticity. 

Before pursuing RF skin tightening, please note that this treatment is not suitable for individuals with a pacemaker or those who have undergone a skin peel or laser treatment within the past two weeks. A thorough consultation at DLK on Avenue will determine individual suitability.

To prepare for your treatment, stay well-hydrated on the day of and after the procedure to ensure more comfortable and effective results. If you have a history of cold sores, please inform our team in advance. Before your appointment, ensure your skin is completely clean, especially in the treatment area—no makeup, lotions, or creams. 

All preparation and aftercare instructions will be provided in detail during your consultation at DLK on Avenue.

During the procedure, an electromagnetic device generates heat via radio frequency waves to stimulate collagen production and new skin cells. Your skin will be firmed and lifted, but the number of treatments needed will vary based on the severity of your concerns. If you experience any discomfort, oral pain medication will be provided.

How Long Does a Skin Tightening Treatment Take?

The treatment typically lasts 2-3 hours and requires little to no downtime, making patience the main requirement for results. 

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

The number of RF skin tightening sessions needed varies based on the severity of your skin concerns and desired results. Typically, patients may need one to three sessions several weeks apart to achieve optimal results. During your consultation at DLK on Avenue, our experienced professionals will assess your skin and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. Regular maintenance sessions will likely be recommended to sustain the benefits of the treatment over time.

What Are the Potential Side Effects of Skin Tightening?

Due to its non-invasive nature and minimal downtime, RF skin tightening has very few risks and side effects. However, some patients may experience the following adverse reactions:

• Slight Pain or Discomfort: This can be managed with oral pain medications.
• Burned or Scarred Skin: This can occur due to prolonged sun exposure immediately after the treatment.
• Swelling and Redness: Temporary swelling and redness in the treatment area, typically fading within a few hours.

At DLK on Avenue, you are in expert hands, ensuring the highest level of care and minimal risk.

Results from a Thermage® treatment can typically be observed in two phases. Initially, you may notice some tightening and smoother skin texture. These early results are due to the immediate contraction of collagen fibers. The results will improve over the next two to six months as new collagen forms and the skin’s structure gradually enhances. The full benefits of the treatment become more evident as the body completes its natural collagen regeneration process. Regular maintenance sessions may help sustain these results.

How Long Do Skin Tightening Treatment Results Last?

Your results will last up to 2 years, especially if you attend regular maintenance sessions. Maintenance sessions or another skin treatment offered by DLK on Avenue can prolong these results.

What Is the Recommended Aftercare for a Skin Tightening Treatment?

After your RF skin tightening treatment, follow proper aftercare to maximize results and minimize potential side effects. Here are some key recommendations:

• Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to help your skin heal and stay hydrated.
• Avoid Sun Exposure: Protect your skin from direct sunlight by wearing sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and avoiding prolonged sun exposure for a few weeks post-treatment.
• Gentle Skincare: Use gentle, non-irritating skincare products and avoid harsh chemicals or exfoliants for a few days.
• Follow-Up Appointments: Attend any scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor your progress and discuss any concerns.

Our team will provide all specific aftercare instructions during your consultation.

DLK on Avenue are Toronto’s leading RF skin tightening specialists, with a team led by Dr. Lisa Kellet. Together, we will create a customized plan catered to your specific skin concerns and formulate a skin tightening treatment that leaves you looking and feeling your best.

Contact us today to find out if our radio frequency skin tightening treatments at DLK on Avenue are right for you. Our esteemed team, led by Dr. Kellett, will assess your needs and develop a program specifically catered to your needs.

Radio frequency skin tightening is a very safe treatment. Its most commonly reported side effects are redness and slight swelling, which disappear on their own after 24 hours. 

Depending on the severity of your concerns and your individualized treatment plan, you may attend maintenance sessions a couple of times a week or once every 14 days. Either way, you can complete your sessions relatively quickly in the span of one month, enjoying your optimal results for years.

Radio frequency skin tightening boasts little to no pain during the treatment. If you experience any discomfort, it will be resolved quickly with pain medication that is administered orally.

Yes, radio frequency is a great technology used in many skin-improving treatments. Try combining radio frequency skin tightening with an epidermal peel for deep facial concerns, or body contouring treatments like submental fat treatments to remove excess fat and skin in treatment areas with severe concerns. 

You can also continue your collagen production journey by pursuing RF microneedling, which provides you with beautifully rejuvenated skin, especially when used in tandem with your skin tightening treatments.