Skin tightening
The topic of skin tightening is often neglected in lipoedema treatment. Here too, we take a holistic approach and keep an eye on your skin from the very first moment. We would also be happy to advise you on skin tightening.
SKIN AND TISSUE SLACKENING
Skin tightening for a better result
The importance of skin tightening in the context of lipoedema treatment is crucial, but unfortunately it is often overlooked. This underestimation can be partly attributed to the fact that not all providers in this field are plastic surgeons and therefore may not have the necessary qualifications to perform such procedures.
Skin tightening plays a crucial role in lipedema treatment as it helps to improve the aesthetic appearance while optimizing the liposuction results achieved.
Our focus is on skin tightening and we can offer you a range of options to achieve the best results. We are happy to present these to you here.
Further information
SKIN AND TISSUE SLACKENING
Plasma tightening, Co2 laser and tightening operations
Depending on your individual requirements, various approaches are available. These include minimally invasive procedures such as inert gas plasma tightening, CO2 laser treatments and others. We also offer invasive tightening procedures for the entire body, including arm and thigh lifts as well as tummy tucks and circumferential body lifts. Our expertise allows us to offer you customized solutions for your skin tightening needs.
PLASMA TIGHTENING
A gentle form of tissue tightening
After weight loss and / or extensive liposuction, tissue sagging may occur in the aftermath. This should be discussed in advance and, if necessary, the right measures should be taken afterwards or even during the treatment.
The most common problem areas are the inner thighs, upper arms and the torso region.
PLASMA TIGHTENING
Effective tissue tightening
Liposuction alone causes the skin to shrink by around 10%. This happens through a simple reduction in the outer skin layer and an inflammatory reaction in the connective tissue under the skin that is not based on heat. This reaction promotes the formation of new blood vessels (neoangiogenesis) and the production of collagen (collagenogenesis).
By using argon plasma with radiofrequency energy in the subcutaneous tissue after liposuction, we were able to detect a shrinkage of the collagen fibers in the skin (dermis). This led to a reduction in surface area of around 26% after one year. The argon plasma can not only treat the collagen fibers in the skin, but also the entire connective tissue network (FSN) and the interstitial connective tissue.
The mechanism of skin shrinkage through the effect of noble gas radiofrequency energy heats the skin layer while protecting the uppermost skin layer. This leads to an immediate change in the collagen, followed by the formation of new collagen fibers. This naturally tightens the skin and increases its elasticity.
Several mechanisms contribute to skin shrinkage. The so-called heat shock or stress proteins (HSP), which are expressed by the cells when exposed to heat, are particularly important here. They play a decisive role in the remodeling of collagen and the formation of connective tissue.
For moderate excess soft tissue, we recommend a skin treatment during liposuction. Here we use a modern argon plasma treatment to shrink the tissue.
EFFECTIVE TIGHTENING
Principle of modern and gentle argon plasma tightening
1. Start
After liposuction, the same small incisions are used to insert the argon plasma probe
2. Implementation
The argon plasma jet transfers the energy to the collagen fibers of the connective tissue
3. Immediate result
The tissue contracts visibly and immediately. Repeat the procedure in several passes.
4. Long-term result
Over a period of up to 6 months, further tissue adaptation occurs through collagen remodeling
SURGICAL SKIN TIGHTENING
Skin tightening operations
If there is too much soft tissue excess, it is often not sufficient to perform a purely non-invasive tightening method. In this case, we recommend a customized tightening operation. We specialize in tightening operations such as upper arm lifts, torso lifts (tummy tucks, 360° body lifts), thigh lifts and other tightening operations and will be happy to advise you in this regard.
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