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Skin Tightening

Skin Tightening in Waltham & Boston, MA

Skin Tightening in Waltham & Boston, MA

If you’re aiming for smoother, firmer skin, you might find that a healthy diet and regular exercise don’t always deliver the results you’re looking for. This is especially true for those who have experienced significant weight loss, aging, pregnancy, or genetic factors that affect skin elasticity. In these cases, exploring skin tightening treatments in Boston could be a valuable option to help you achieve your desired look.

At Finesse Cosmetic Surgery, proudly serving Waltham and Boston, MA, we are dedicated to excellence in cosmetic care. Our comprehensive skin tightening treatments address excess skin following weight loss, offering a range of options tailored to each patient’s needs. We are passionate about enhancing your natural beauty and supporting your journey to a revitalized and confident appearance.

What Is a Skin Tightening?

Skin tightening refers to a variety of treatments designed to improve the elasticity, firmness, and appearance of loose or sagging skin. These treatments work by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, the key proteins that help maintain the skin’s strength and resilience.

Skin tightening can be achieved through both non-surgical and surgical options, depending on the individual’s needs and goals.

These treatments can be performed on various areas of the body, including the face, neck, abdomen, arms, and thighs, helping to create a smoother, more toned, and youthful appearance. Whether surgical or non-surgical, skin tightening procedures are customized to meet each individual’s unique needs, offering effective solutions to restore confidence and enhance natural beauty.

Before & After Photos

The photographs on this page illustrate typical results of cosmetic procedures performed at Finesse. Individual results will vary.

How Skin Tightening Works

Skin and body tightening procedures target loose or sagging skin to improve firmness and appearance. Non-surgical methods like radiofrequency, ultrasound, laser treatments, and microneedling stimulate collagen production for mild to moderate skin laxity, especially on the face, neck, and smaller areas. For larger areas like the abdomen or thighs, non-surgical options work gradually, while surgical procedures like tummy tucks offer more immediate, dramatic results, especially after weight loss or aging. Both approaches restore a more youthful, toned appearance.

Non-surgical treatments use energy-based technologies to penetrate the skin and encourage natural rejuvenation:

  • Radiofrequency (RF): Heat is applied to deeper layers of the skin to stimulate collagen production and tighten tissues over time.
  • Ultrasound Therapy: High-frequency sound waves reach deeper skin layers, promoting collagen regeneration and firming the skin.
  • Laser Treatments: Light energy targets specific areas, improving skin elasticity and reducing wrinkles by encouraging collagen growth.
  • Microneedling: Tiny needles create micro-injuries on the skin, triggering the body’s healing response and increasing collagen production.


These methods are minimally invasive, require little to no downtime, and are ideal for mild to moderate skin laxity.

For more significant sagging or excess skin, surgical options provide effective and longer-lasting results:

  • Body Lift: Removes and tightens excess skin in areas like the abdomen, arms, or thighs, often after major weight loss.
  • Tummy Tuck: Tightens the abdominal area by removing loose skin and repairing muscles.
  • Face or Neck Lift: Removes sagging skin and tightens underlying tissues for a smoother, more youthful look.


Surgical treatments address severe skin laxity and provide dramatic, immediate improvements, though they involve longer recovery times.

Excess Skin Removal

Excess skin removal is a type of cosmetic surgery used to remove sagging or loose skin that may occur after significant weight loss, pregnancy, or aging. The procedure is often performed to improve the appearance, health, and functionality of the skin, especially in areas where the skin has stretched and lost its elasticity. Common areas for excess skin removal include the abdomen (tummy tuck), arms (brachioplasty), thighs (thigh lift), and face (facelift).

In addition to improving the appearance, this surgery can also relieve physical discomfort caused by the excess skin, such as chafing, irritation, or limited mobility. It’s typically performed by a plastic surgeon, and recovery varies depending on the extent of the surgery.

Excess skin removal can be performed on several major areas of the body, particularly after significant weight loss or pregnancy. The most common body parts for this procedure include:

Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal area, often after significant weight loss or pregnancy. It can also tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall to create a smoother, firmer contour.

Also called an arm lift, this procedure removes loose skin and fat from the upper arms, often resulting from weight loss or aging. The goal is to create a more toned and youthful appearance.

This procedure involves removing excess skin and fat from the inner or outer thighs. It can help tighten the skin and create a smoother appearance, particularly in individuals who have lost a significant amount of weight.

Excess skin on the back, particularly after significant weight loss, can be addressed with a back lift, which removes sagging skin and helps smooth the contour of the back.

Facelifts target sagging skin on the face and neck to create a smoother, more youthful appearance. A neck lift specifically targets the skin under the chin and along the jawline to remove excess skin and tighten the area.

A buttock lift can remove sagging skin and lift the buttocks to create a more youthful and firm appearance. This is often done after weight loss or aging.

These procedures can be combined for a comprehensive body lift, depending on the individual’s needs. Recovery and results vary, but overall, excess skin removal can greatly enhance body contours and improve comfort and confidence.
Experience the Benefits of Skin Tightening

At Finesse Cosmetic Surgery in Boston, MA, we proudly offer skin tightening treatments. Skin tightening can target any area of the body with loose skin in just one procedure, allowing you to firm up multiple areas at once for quick and convenient results.

Our professional staff is highly experienced in the latest advances in skin tightening technology, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have during your consultation. Reach out today to learn more about skin tightening and how it can help you achieve natural-looking, toned results!