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I’m a repeat patient of Dr. Ben Lee and he’s performed several successful treatments on me that are non-invasive and require no downtime. He’s used injectables like Restylane to define my lip line and Juvederm to smooth out the smile lines around my mouth.

Dr. Ben Lee told me that the newest injectable Artefill is ideal to treat my smile lines because it’s permanent, meaning that I won’t have to get new injections twice a year as I have in the past few years. I’m looking forward to more of these permanent “fixes” that are non-invasive and require no downtime in the future. With all the medical advances available, it should be soon and I’ll be making an appointment for a consultation!—MarySue, 42, mother, wife, and caretaker to my aging parents.

Dr. Ben Lee introduced Artefill to his plastic surgery practice in 2007 after it was approved by the FDA as the only permanent filler on the market. The ingredient in Artefill that makes the filler permanent is a synthetic polymer that stimulates a cell that’s already in the human body called a fibroblast. It naturally produces new collagen, the very thing that the body produces less of as we age.

Collagen is the basis of a number of new treatments available at Dr. Lee’s office. Another is the SkinTyte Laser which is also non-invasive and is used to treat skin laxity in the face, hands, upper chest, abdomen and arms. The laser treatments—a series is usually recommended—take less than an hour and are so much more comfortable than any predecessor laser because of the cooling system that’s built into this laser. Made by Sciton, the SkinTyte Appliance focuses on specific areas to promote generation of new collagen which effectively tightens the skin, returning it to its former firmness.

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Q: I’d like to smooth out the loose skin on my neck and under my chin.  Is there a way you can do that without surgery or injections?

A: SkinTyte™ laser skin tightening at the office of Dr. Ben Lee is a great new solution for treating minor skin looseness on the neck and chin as well as any other large areas such as the thighs, arms, stomach and buttocks.

Q: How does SkinTyte™ work?
A: Doctor Lee uses a new laser process that works on your collagen (the substance that gives your skin fullness and firmness) to stimulate your body’s own natural rebuilding processes, resulting in tighter, healthier-looking skin.

Q: Do SkinTyte™treatments take a long time to show an effect?
A: Most of Dr. Lee’s patients feel and see an immediate smoothing, firming and tightening of the skin. Then, over time, the SkinTyte treatments cause your body’s natural processes to build and renew collagen, further smoothing your skin and renewing its natural contours.

Q: How long do SkinTyte™ treatments last?
A: The collagen renewal process continues for about six months, but the effects can last for years.

Q: How long do SkinTyte™ treatments take and how much recovery time is there?
A: SkinTyte™ treatments are done right here in Dr. Lee’s office and only take 30-45 minutes for a typical procedure.  Most patients don’t require any anesthetic and can reapply makeup and resume normal activities immediately after treatment.  There may some slight swelling, but it usually disappears in a day or so.

Q: Is SkinTyte™ treatment expensive?
A: SkinTyte treatment by Dr. Lee for the lower face and neck costs only about $400.  Similar treatments can cost $1,500 or more at other clinics and they may use different, more painful, systems.

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Q. What is Skin Tyte?

A. Skin Tyte uses broadband light energy to deeply heats dermal collagen. This process promotes partial denaturation and contraction of collagen. The heat also initiates the body’s natural healing process, which creates a renewed collagen foundation leading to increased skin firmness. The powerful cooling system maintains the outer surface of the skin at cool temperatures before, during and after each pulse of broadband light making this treatment comfortable and safe.

Q. What should I expect after undergoing a Skin Tyte procedure?

A. You will experience mild redness in the treated area immediately after treatment and this will last only 15 minutes. Since the Skin Tyte procedure is non-invasive, there is no downtime, so you can resume your normal activities immediately following treatment. Skin Tyte is safe for all skin types and can be performed on any area of the body. Face, neck hands, abdomen and arms.

Q. What do other patients have to say about the results of the Skin Tyte procedure?

A. Patients in our office have been ecstatic with the improvements. Here are some of their comments:

“My lower face and neck improved with just one treatment!” – Theresa

“My lower jowls are tighter and I look younger!” – Barb

“I don’t hide my neck under turtleneck sweaters anymore!” – Linda

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