Skin tightening firms the jawline, neck and other areas where skin has lost its structure, without surgery and without a long recovery. It works by prompting your own skin to produce new collagen, so the improvement builds naturally over the following months.
- Firms jawline, neck and décolletage
- No surgery and no cutting
- Long pulsed Nd:YAG laser
- Minimal downtime
- Results build progressively
- Combines well with peels
How it works
We use a long pulsed Nd:YAG laser, among the most deeply penetrating lasers available for this purpose. It delivers energy well below the skin surface, creating controlled warmth in the deeper tissue. Your body responds as it would to any stimulus to repair, by producing new collagen. Nothing is removed and the surface is left intact, which is why there is so little recovery involved.
What to expect
A single session produces visible results, and a course of three to six gives longer lasting improvement. Downtime is minimal, with redness and mild irritation for a day or so, and makeup can usually go on the following day. Results build over months as collagen develops. Take care of the treated area for the first four or five days, avoiding hot baths, saunas, sunbeds, heavy exercise and massage.
Is it right for you
This works best on skin that has lost elasticity but still has reasonable structure. It gives a genuine improvement rather than a substitute for surgery, and we will be straightforward about which category you fall into. Some conditions mean this treatment is not suitable, and your full medical history is reviewed before treatment with a test patch carried out at consultation.
Cost
Confirmed at consultation once we have assessed the area. Consultations with Dr Patel are £25, paid when you book. NHS staff receive 20% off a first treatment and 10% off treatments thereafter.
Treatments carried out
Years established in Bolton
Years combined experience
Frequently asked questions
Most people find it comfortable, describing warmth rather than pain.
One produces visible results, and three to six gives longer lasting improvement.
Some change is visible early, with the full effect developing over the months that follow as collagen builds.
Yes, and pairing it with a skin peel often gives a better overall result.
No. It improves firmness and texture, and we will tell you honestly at consultation whether it will achieve what you have in mind.