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Stomach skin tightening & firming
At last we have real non-surgical solutions to saggy stomach skin.
What causes skin sagging and stretching?
Saggy stomach is caused by a deterioration or reduction of collagen and elastin in the dermis by a number of factors:
- Ageing
- Pregnancy
- Significant fluctuations in body weight
Treatment Options
Plasma Skin Tightening
Pricing: Stomach Tightening $700-$2000 depending on size of treatment area.
Your questions answered
What is the ACCOR plasma pen?
The ACCOR plasma pen is a gentle less invasive alternative to skin tightening surgery. The combination of plasma and NF+ technology, currently makes the plasma pen unique, worldwide.
How does the A|C|C|O|R Plasma Pen tighten skin?
Plasma is the fourth state of matter following solid, liquid or gas. The principle behind plasma is that when ionized nitrogen is exposed to oxygen (air) it creates a gas. This process creates an electrical arc (think miniature lightning bolt) which can vaporise tissue without touching the skin.
This new and amazing technology allows us to deliver very precise plasma arcs to the skin without harming surrounding tissue. The treatment targets the outer layer of the epidermis (top layer of skin) creating external micro-trauma resulting in immediate contraction and tightening of the skin. This causes excess skin to dry superficially creating tiny brown, crusty carbon dots which slough off like a scab would within 5-8 days post procedure.
What is the treatment process?
The stomach area to be treated is numbed with local anaesthetic cream. Treatment involves the formation of small carbon dots strategically place to create a tightening of the skin.
How many treatments are required?
Usually only 1 treatment is required, however, a second treatment may be required to achieve optimum results in cases where skin laxity is more pronounced.
How long do results last?
Results can last up to 4 years depending on the patients age, skin quality and lifestyle factors.
Is there any downtime?
Black carbon dots, redness and swelling will be present on the skin for immediately following treatment and will take 3-7 days to fall off.
The area must be kept dry at all times until all the carbon dots have fallen off.
The treated area will have a special post care cream and you will be supplied with additional cream to reapply as required.
How quickly will I see results?
The treated skin will retract and tighten giving an instant tightening effect with improving results in continued tightening and collagen stimulation over a 12 week period.
PDO Mono Threads
Matrix PDO threads are an increasingly popular treatment option for non-surgical stomach skin tightening and firming. They were originally developed in Korea around 9 years ago, but have only been available in Australia more recently.
Matrix PDO threads procedures are fairly straight forward with minimal associated downtime making it a popular treatment option for those seeking an alternative option to a traditional surgical body lift, which is costly and invasive.
Pricing: Stomach Tightening $700-$2000 depending on size of treatment area.
Your questions answered
What are PDO Matrix Mono threads?
PDO (Polydioxanone) threads consist of an absorbable polymer suture like material which is both flexible and durable making it an ideal material for minimally invasive skin rejuvenation, tightening and lifting. PDO thread material has been used in surgery for many years.
Mono threads- smooth threads the thickness of fine hair inserted via a fine needle that mainly tighten and firm the skin and provide a small amount of lift.
What issues do Matrix PDO threads address?
- Stomach skin rejuvenation as a result of collagen stimulation
- Stomach skin tightening, firming & lifting
What does the procedure involve?
Mono threads: Numbing cream is applied to the treatment area for 20 mins to decrease treatment discomfort. The area is then cleanse with surgical grade skin disinfectant. Multiple fine needles containing fine threads similar to a hair shaft are inserted into the skin. The fine needles are then removed leaving the fine thread underneath the skin.
How long does the procedure take?
Both PDO Mono threads can take anywhere between 15 to 30 minutes depending on the number of threads required for the procedure.
How long does it take for noticeable results?
Initially you might observe a correction in the treated area, however, this is due to swelling and will subside.
The mono threads stimulate an increase in collagen production which takes approximately 12 weeks to occur.
What areas can be treated with Matrix PDO threads?
Body treatment areas:
- Décolletage
- Tuck shop arms/upper arm firming
- Knee skin tightening/rejuvenation
- Inner thigh firming
- Cellulite improvement
- Hand rejuvenation/skin firming
- Elbow skin rejuvenation
- Stomach skin firming/tightening
- Buttock firming
- Smoothing of uneven body skin surface after liposculpture
What threads are used at Laser Therapeutics?
Laser Therapeutics use The Matrix Polydioxanone (PDO) Threads which are re-absorbable threads manufactured in Korea. The Matrix brand is widely available throughout the world, gaining the CE approval Mark and full TGA Approval in Australia.
How long do Matrix PDO Threads last?
Generally, results last for 20 months-2 years. This of course depends on your health and wellbeing. Radical weight variations for example or general health issues will of course impact longevity.
How long does the Matrix PDO thread material last in the skin?
The PDO thread material is metabolised through hydrolysis (breakdown) and excreted like any other waste in the body. What remain is new Type 3 Collagen mesh in the treated area giving the tissues a mored lifted and youthful appearance.
How many threads will I need?
The number of mono threads is determined by the amount of skin tightening required.