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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD |  |
What is Titan best for treating?
Titan excels in patients with good skin that is starting to become lax. While mainly used on the face, other parts of the body can be successfully treated as well.
Combining Titan with other lasers (the so called 3D treatment) greatly enhances... more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD | |
Should I consider TITAN?
Titan works so it is always worth considering. It is not always the best choice, however, and that needs to be discussed with your plastic surgeon.
In addition, understand also that there is some element of variability in the actual performance... more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD | |
How long do Titan results last?
It is difficult to say exactly how long Titan results last as the procedure has not been around long enough to know the long term duration. Most of my patients, once they achieve the desired result, end up having two or perhaps three treatments... more
| Lori Haney, R.N. |  |
Can I combine Botox with Titan?
Many patients within our practice combine injectable treatment (Botox & fillers) with their laser treatments. Because lasers involve thermal (heat) energy, it is always prudent to perform the laser treatment first, followed by the Botox... more
| Debbie Friant, PA-C |  |
Who is a good candidate for TITAN?
There are variables in the results. My philosophy is that if you don’t see any change at all with one treatment, any improvement, then you’re most likely not the best candidate. Now, results are cumulative, we recommend 3-5 treatments... more
TITAN vs. Thermage - What works better for skin tightening?
Q: I have an olive complexion can I use either the Titan Laser or the Thermage laser treatment - also, which one is more effective for facial skin tightening? Thank you! more
| Richard P. Rand, MD |  |
What are the best alternatives to a face lift?
Many patients wonder what alternatives there are to a facelift because while they want the result of a beautifully performed facelift, they are afraid of the potential downsides when the surgery is not done as well. While there are numerous... more
| Sara J. Bernstein, MD |  |
How does Radiage compare to laser skin tightening treatments like Titan or Thermage?
Let me start with a simple fact - heating the skin to tighten it is what all of the methods have in common, the method of heating is the core to their differences. This means that they all take time to see the final results - months.
The... more
| Ronald Shelton, MD |  |
How can I tighten sagging skin without surgery?
Thermage and Titan are tightening devices that do not involve surgery. Resurfacing with Portrait Plasma and Fraxel Repair does not involve surgery either. The latter both improve the skin texture and coloration as well as fine lines. more
| Kamran Jafri, MD |  |
What's the best way to tighten loose skin?
When addressing "loose skin" of the face it is important to address the issue from both a "quantity" perspective as well as a "quality" perspective.
Lets us first discuss "quantity". As we age we... more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD | |
How can I avoid loose skin?
The best non-surgical skin tightening on the market today is the Titan laser by Cutera. When combined with other laser treatments that treat different levels of the skin (so called "3D") the results are amazing.
Starting treatments... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
What can I do for loose neck skin?
There are few surgical techniques to correct loose skin around the neck.
1) Liposuction can be used for excess fat.
2) Skin Excision can be performed.
3) Neck Lift in isolation or in combination with a facelift, segmental lift, or smartlift... more
| William A. Portuese, MD |  |
How can I tighten loose skin after weight loss?
The only way to tighten loose facial skin after weight loss is to perform a face/neck lift.
After significant weight loss, the skin becomes lax and loose in the jowls, face, and neck. At this point the laxity is significant enough for a... more
| Lori Haney, R.N. | |
What should I ask my doctor about laser treatments?
A good starting place is to do your own research on the particular laser or skin care condition that you are seeking treatment for. By educating yourself on the basics, you will be much more prepared in a consultation. Much information is... more
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