Body Concern
Body Skin Tightening
Firm and tighten loose skin
Loose skin on the abdomen, arms, thighs, and other areas can occur after weight loss, pregnancy, or simply with age. Our non-invasive body treatments stimulate collagen remodeling to tighten and firm skin for a more toned appearance.
Tightening loose body skin requires stimulating the dermis to produce new, organized collagen — a process that takes time but delivers durable results. Exion Body Shaping delivers focused radiofrequency energy deep into the skin and underlying tissue, heating the collagen fibers to trigger remodeling and contraction. Emsculpt NEO complements this by building the underlying muscle, which provides a firmer foundation beneath the skin and further improves the overall contour. Most patients require a series of treatments, and results continue to develop for three to six months as the skin's collagen matrix rebuilds.
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Understanding Body Skin Tightening
What Causes It
Skin laxity on the body occurs when the dermis loses its collagen and elastin scaffolding — the proteins responsible for keeping skin firm and resilient. This can happen gradually through the normal aging process, or more rapidly following significant weight loss, pregnancy, or bariatric surgery, where the skin has been stretched beyond its ability to fully retract. The longer skin has been stretched and the older the patient, the less likely it is to rebound on its own, because the fibroblasts (cells that produce collagen) become less active with age.
How It Looks & Feels
Loose body skin appears as excess, hanging, or crepey tissue that lacks the firmness of the surrounding area. It is most commonly seen on the abdomen (particularly after pregnancy or weight loss), the inner arms ('bat wings'), the inner thighs, and the buttocks. The skin may feel thin and papery to the touch, and may wrinkle or fold when compressed. Stretch marks — which are scars within the dermis caused by rapid stretching — often accompany skin laxity. The affected area may appear dimpled or uneven, and the overall body contour may look less defined than the patient's weight or fitness level would suggest.
Contributing Factors
Our Approach
How We Treat Body Skin Tightening
Energy Device
Exion Body Shaping
Contour and tighten without surgery
Energy Device
Emsculpt NEO
Build muscle and reduce fat simultaneously
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