Titan Laser is one of the available cosmetic laser treatments that have been taking the country by storm. Termed as an effective alternative to a facelift, Titan aims at tightening (is anyone else excited that “Titan” and “tighten” are homonyms?) lax skin.
While the Titan Laser may sound like a weapon of mass destruction built to fight the Russians during the Cold War, it actually just tightens your skin. But it takes several months for the results to settle in. So what’s stopping someone from buying a lab coat and a cheap laser pointer, taking your check for $1,500, and then fleeing the country, while you wait for your sagging jowls to tighten up? Well, nothing really.
What is it?
Titan Laser is one of the available cosmetic laser treatments that have been taking the country by storm. Termed as an effective alternative to a facelift, Titan aims at tightening (is anyone else excited that “Titan” and “tighten” are homonyms?) lax skin. Besides being used to tighten the more common problem areas, such as the forehead, neck, cheeks, and jowls, Titan can treat almost any part of the body, including less easily treated areas such as the abdomen, the upper arm, and around the knees.
Basically, the laser works by stimulating the collagen lying directly below the surface of the skin, helping it to contract and thicken collagen fibers that, over time, stretch and result in sagging skin. The laser used is a safe infrared light source (as opposed to the more deadly, skin-searing lasers out there) that uses state-of-the-art wavelength filtering to heat the deeper dermis without burning a hole through your epidermis (skin). To ensure your skin’s safety, continuous contact cooling will occur to the area being treated with a device known as the Titan hand-piece.
A procedure can last anywhere from ten minutes to an hour and is usually only necessary once to be effective. While minimal results may be apparent within the weeks following the treatment, it generally takes somewhere between three to eight months before any real progress will be made. This is primarily due to the fact that Titan stimulates collagen to tighten lax skin, which can be a lengthy process, as your existing collagen is thickening and new collagen is forming.
Who needs it?
Titan would be ideal for anyone, men and women, who feel their skin is simply too loose or saggy. Perhaps you will find Titan worth your while if you have areas besides your face that you’d like tightened, which is not always possible with anti-wrinkle fillers. Basically, most people could be considered candidates, with the exception of those with severe sun-damaged skin and those with excessive wrinkles (not exactly sure what would be considered “excessive”, though picturing something like Strom Thurmond on his deathbed, or better yet, one of the California Raisins on their deathbed).
Benefits
Titan Laser is ideal because it’s non-invasive, non-surgical, painless, and there’s virtually no downtime. Any side effects are minimal, usually resulting in some redness and mild swelling that should die down within a few hours. A topical numbing cream will usually be applied to areas before they are treated, although there is no serious pain involved with the procedure and therefore, no need for sedatives or anesthesia.
Also, unlike competitor machines, Titan uses a unique optical energy source, as opposed to the more common radio-frequency energy source, which runs the risk of injuring fat and causing dimples. And while the results may take a while to set in, it’s an overall better solution for tightening skin as it helps to form new collagen. That means less treatments are required, which gives you more time to enjoy your tight skin.
Titan Laser is ideal because it’s non-invasive, non-surgical, painless, and there’s virtually no downtime.
Risks
There are no serious risks involved with Titan, although the length of time it takes for results to show can be a little troubling, especially considering that a single treatment could possibly cost up to $2,500. Needless to say, there is some much needed patience on behalf of the patient (hey, more homonyms!). Also, Titan Laser will most likely not be covered by insurance, due to the cosmetic nature of the procedure. Lastly, Titan will severely cut back on the number of Iggy Pop look-alike contests you’ll be able to enter.
The bottom line
Titan Laser has been proven to tighten skin through the formation of new collagen, which is a fairly natural and healthy way to improve skin laxity. The trouble is, it takes months before full results are noticeable. Though luckily, Titan’s prime demographic are the older folks. And you know they have patience, especially if you’ve ever witnessed one of them walk up a flight of stairs.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate health care provider.
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