How does the titan Laser work?
The Titan laser works by having the laser's light react with the water that is within the deeper layers of the skin (dermis). The energy released between the light and the water causes the water within the dermis to heat up. The elevation of the skin's temperature is only to a certain temperature that is favorable for collagen contraction. This light generated heat causes immediate collagen contraction within the dermis of the skin.

What areas respond best to the Titan Laser procedures?
Patients have been successfully treated on many areas on the body where skin is lax. Loose skin on the abdomen, back of the upper arm, along the jaw line and under the chin, have responded particularly well to the procedure. The face is the most commonly treated area, especially for improving the jaw line and neck laxity.

There is limit to how much the Titan will correct. Severely aged skin with photo-damage and extreme wrinkling would not be considered candidates for the Titan laser procedure.

Who can be treated?
Since Titan procedure is heating tissue under the skin's surface, patients of any skin type can be treated. Men and women ranging between 30 an 60 years of age have been successfully treated. The age is not the most important factor to determine who can be treated with Titan.Improvements in the stomach are also very exciting but must be tempered with the realization that stretch marks normally do not completely disappear with this or any other laser.

Realistic expectations are important to maintain. People with loose skin and subtle jowls and neck laxity respond the best to the Titan laser lift. Patients with extreme laxity or more demanding expectation are still better served by traditional means of plastic surgery and face-lifting. Patients who have a great deal of fatty tissue can not expect to have the skin tighten in the neck or the back of the arms.

Improvements in the stomach are also very exciting but must be tempered with the realization that stretch marks normally do not completely disappear with this or any other laser.

What happens after treatment with the Titan Laser procedure?
Immediately following the treatment, you may notice some redness and mild swelling in treated area. Both should dissipate within a few hours. Please visit the office for complete information on the benefits and risks of treatment.

When will the results with the Titan Laser procedure be noticeable?
Some patients with minimal degrees of laxity in the face and neck will see results immediately. However, for most patients with more laxity, the results are gradual. Patients can expect to see improvements over a three to six month period as new collagen is formed and the skin tightens.

What do treatments feel like with the Titan Laser procedure?
The Titan procedure is uncomfortable and it is recommended that a person take a Tylenol prior to the procedure. With each Titan pulse, you will feel a brief heating sensation. The Titan's laser light is adjustable and during the first few pulses of light, the laser is adjusted to an energy level that is well tolerated.

Has the Titan Laser procedure been tested and approved?
The Titan has been carefully studied in clinics around the world. In the US, it is cleared for topical heating to increase local tissue temperatures and circulation. An additional 510(k) clearance is pending in the US for the treatments of wrinkles.