Cervical Facial Skin Tightening with an Infrared Device

Cervical Facial Skin Tightening with an Infrared Device
May 2007
Lisa S. Bunin MDa, b, c, d, e, Corresponding Author Contact Information, E-mail The Corresponding Author and Paul J. Carniol MD, FACSf
aThe Paragon Centre, 1611 Pond Road, Suite #403, Allentown, PA 18104, USA
bSacred Heart Hospital, 421 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18102, USA
cSt. Lukes Hospital, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA
dWestfield Surgery Center, 4825 W. Tilgham Street, Allentown, PA 18104, USA
eFairgrounds Surgical Center, 400 N. 17th Street, Allentown, PA 18104, USA
fPJC Laser, 33 Overlook Road, Suite 202, Summit, NJ 07901, USA
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

Improvement of facial and cervical skin laxity has been difficult to achieve without surgical procedures. A device called the Titan, (Cutera, Inc., Brisbane, California) uses infrared light to volumetrically heat the dermis. It is designed to thermally induce collagen contraction, with subsequent collagen remodeling and neocollagen synthesis. The epidermis is protected via pre-, parallel, and post-treatment cooling. Because there is minimal to no discomfort during the procedure, no anesthesia is necessary. With this device, improvements in skin laxity and facial and neck contours have been achieved. Results can vary, however. This variation may be caused by patient selection variability and differences in technique. This article presents an effective approach to patient selection, evaluation, and treatment planning, and a detailed treatment protocol.

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