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SkinTyte®
Better Med Spa’s SkinTyte treatments deliver rapid, gentle pulses of infrared BroadBand Light into the dermis while cooling the skin’s surface, safely heating collagen and soft tissue. This thermal stimulation contracts existing collagen and triggers new collagen production over time, gradually tightening and smoothing treated areas like the lower face, neck, chest, abdomen, and arms.
How It Works
SkinTyte uses a BBL‑based handpiece to deliver sequences of infrared light pulses that pass through the epidermis and selectively heat dermal collagen. Sapphire contact cooling and gel protect and cool the surface while deeper tissues reach collagen‑remodeling temperatures, causing immediate collagen contraction and a delayed wound‑healing response that builds new collagen and elastin. Over several weeks to months, this remodeling process can improve firmness, elasticity, and skin texture, with best results after a series.
What It Targets
- Mild to moderate laxity of the lower face, jawline, jowls, and neck (“tech neck,” early sagging).
- Crepey or loose skin on the chest, upper arms, abdomen, flanks, thighs, and above the knees.
- Fine lines, early wrinkles, and textural laxity that make skin look less bouncy and youthful.
- Subtle laxity around the eyes and brows (with appropriate safety measures), for clients not ready for surgery.
Benefits
Experience the most powerful, modern tool for skin tightening:
- Non‑invasive tightening: SkinTyte uses light‑based dermal heating, not needles, incisions, or anesthesia, making it a comfortable option for those looking for alternative to RF microneedling or surgery.
- No downtime, progressive results: Treatments typically take 15-30 minutes per area and require no recovery time; tightening builds gradually over 3–6 months as collagen remodels, with improvements from a series lasting many months.
- Versatile face + body use: The large spot size and motion technique let providers treat wide areas quickly—jawline and neck, chest, arms, abdomen, and more—for a more cohesive, lifted look.
- Comfortable experience: Most clients feel only gentle warmth and pulsing; cooling gel and sapphire contact cooling keep the surface comfortable, and topical numbing is usually not needed.
Experience the best in aesthetic and wellness care at Better Med Spa. Our personalized treatments are tailored to you, designed to help you look and feel your absolute best with confidence and ease.
Questions?
We're here to answer your questions and provide the best services for your needs.
What is SkinTyte and how is it different from BBL HEROic or RF microneedling?
SkinTyte is a Sciton BBL‑platform treatment that uses infrared light specifically for tightening by heating dermal collagen, not primarily for pigment or redness. BBL HEROic targets brown/red discoloration, while RF microneedling uses needles and radiofrequency for deeper remodeling; SkinTyte sits as a comfortable, no‑downtime tightening option that can be layered with both.
How many treatments will I need and when will I see results?
Most clients do a series of about 3–5 SkinTyte sessions spaced ~3–4 weeks apart, with gradual tightening continuing for 3–6 months as new collagen forms. Some people notice subtle firmness after the first few treatments, but the most meaningful lift is cumulative.
Who is a good candidate—and who isn’t?
Good candidates have mild to moderate laxity and realistic expectations, and are not seeking surgical‑level tightening; SkinTyte works best as a “supportive lift” in 30s–60s, or as maintenance after weight loss or procedures. Significant excess skin or very heavy tissue usually responds better to surgical options, and your provider will guide you accordingly.
What does SkinTyte feel like and is there downtime?
SkinTyte typically feels like a series of warm flashes or a “hot stone massage” sensation—brief warmth followed by cooling, generally well‑tolerated without numbing. Mild redness or swelling can occur for a few hours but there is no true downtime; clients usually return to normal activities immediately with SPF.
How does SkinTyte fit into Better Med Spa programs?
SkinTyte is a natural companion to BBL HEROic, MOXI, body‑contouring, and peptide or GLP‑1 programs—tightening the “envelope” while other treatments address fat, texture, and metabolic health. In memberships, it can be offered as jawline/neck series bundles or combined face‑and‑body packages, increasing perceived value and long‑term loyalty while providing visible, camera‑ready tightening for Better Med Spa clients.