Skin Tightening

As you age your collagen and elastin deplete and the skin starts to loosen and sag. The skin also starts to look less plump. At U Skin Clinics we use the TGA-approved CoaxMed Skin Tightening machine – unfortunately, it cannot give you the results of a facelift but it can give a pleasing result. The CoaxMed procedure uses Radiofrequency technology; it has been clinically proven to tighten and gently lift the skin to renew facial contours. The incision-free procedure is fast, easy and requires no downtime from normal activities. Unlike lasers, the procedure can be performed on patients of all skin types.

You will see immediate results from the initial shrinking of the collagen fibres but full results can take a few months. Recently published studies show that measurable tightening improvements appear gradually over 2 to 6 months after the treatment. However many patients have reported seeing an earlier response. The CoaxMed procedure causes immediate tightening of the collagen structure with additional tightening over time. Unpublished reports by experienced cosmetic physicians indicate that results may last 24 months or longer, based on the patients’ natural ageing process. We advise having a maintenance treatment every 3 months.

CoaxMed can be used alone or in conjunction with other procedures. For instance, sun-damaged skin could be tightened and then treated with a Photo Facial procedure or de-pigmentation program to provide even pigmentation. The device can also selectively target areas still loose after a facelift. Using it in conjunction with skin boosters can dramatically improve the results. When using it on the body we can also use ultrasound cavitation to remove superficial fat such as cellulite.