How Does Quantum RF Skin Tightening Work?
While many non-surgical treatments can help destroy/remove fat cells, a common issue for patients is that these treatments do not tighten loose/lax skin. Even without non-surgical fat removal procedures, it is common for men and women to be frustrated after dieting or exercising effectively, only to have loose skin around their abdomen/waistline. Historically, surgery was one of the only options for removing excess skin. And while surgery does continue to provide the most dramatic results, newer technology can help patients achieve moderate skin tightening after weight loss.
What is Quantum RF and What Technologies Does It Use?
Quantum RF is a skin-tightening treatment that is minimally invasive. Where traditional surgery can include the removal of excess skin, Quantum RF works by delivering fractionated bipolar radiofrequency energy deep underneath the skin. Like other skin treatments, this process encourages the skin to heal itself. While many skin treatments only impact the surface and are great for retexturing skin, they often cannot deliver the same results as Quantum RF. Because the Quantum RF applicator is inserted under the skin, it is able to deliver that RF energy much deeper.
Choosing Between Quantum RF and Traditional Surgery
Many traditional surgical procedures involve the actual removal of excess skin. This inherently causes a more dramatic result. For example, a tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a comprehensive procedure. Tummy tucks not only remove excess skin around the abdomen, but surgeons can also tighten the abdominal area. Tummy tucks are often recommended as part of a mommy makeover procedure because the degree of transformation that women experience during pregnancy makes non-surgical treatments ineffective. While Quantum RF is effective at tightening skin, it provides more moderate results.
One of the core benefits of working with a practice like Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery is the decades of combined experience between our board-certified plastic surgeons. During a consultation, they can help you choose the right treatment or procedure plan based on your situation and goals. The best plastic surgeons provide a wide variety of treatment options so they can tailor their approach to their patients’ needs.
How Does Quantum RF Compare to Treatments Like CoolSculpting or Laser?
Truly nonsurgical treatments like laser skin treatments or CoolSculpting provide different results compared to Quantum RF. CoolSculpting works by freezing the fat cells in a specific treatment area. This can help decrease fat deposits, but does not tighten skin in that area. For this reason, these two treatments can sometimes be combined. While CoolSculpting or other treatments can decrease fat, Quantum RF can be used to tighten the loose skin in the area.
Similarly, laser skin treatments primarily focus on resurfacing. They can help decrease the visibility of blemishes, lines, and wrinkles, and help create a more even skin tone/texture. But they are not effective at tightening skin the way Quantum RF can. This is why many patients combine the treatments. While lasers can help decrease the visibility of stretch marks, Quantum can help tighten the skin in that area.
Schedule Skin Tightening & Body Contouring Treatments in Plymouth & Hyannis, Massachusetts
The team at Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery works with patients throughout the Cape Cod area to help them achieve their aesthetic goals. Having helped thousands of patients, Dr. Michael Loffredo & Dr. Seth Jones are experts in matching patients to the treatments that lead to the best outcomes. To schedule a consultation with our team, please contact one of our offices.
