Get Youthful Skin That Glows With Expert Skin Tightening Treatments In San Antonio
As we age, skin can begin to sag, losing its elasticity and firmness, especially around the face, neck, and body. Stubborn fat, loose skin, and deep wrinkles can affect your appearance, no matter how healthy your lifestyle is. But with advancements in skin tightening treatments in San Antonio, you no longer need to worry about these concerns.
At Eterna Cosmetic Surgery, we specialize in skin tightening in San Antonio with advanced radiofrequency treatments like AccuTite, Renuvion J-Plasma, and BodyTite PRO. Dr. Hernandez customizes these techniques to deliver natural-looking results tailored to your goals. Whether you’re targeting your jawline, brows, or abdomen, our procedures can help restore confidence and vitality.
Achieve A Youthful, Firm Appearance With AccuTite in San Antonio
Cosmetic technology is rapidly evolving with innovative and transformative solutions for every aesthetic need. One of these advancements is AccuTite, a non-surgical procedure that uses radiofrequency to contract the skin, stimulate the production of collagen, contour the skin, and reduce unwanted fat. By harnessing this cutting-edge technology, Dr. Hernandez is pleased to offer AccuTite treatment to Eterna Cosmetic Surgery patients in San Antonio. This treatment provides an effective yet minimally invasive option for achieving a more youthful and sculpted appearance.
What areas can be treated with AccuTite?
Dr. Hernandez skillfully uses AccuTite to create dramatic results on the following areas:
Forehead
AccuTite treatment can be used to lift your eyebrows and create a more youthful appearance. This procedure is called a non-surgical brow lift.
Eyelids
When performed on the upper and lower eyelids, AccuTite is also referred to as a non-surgical blepharoplasty, or a non-surgical eyelid lift.
Smile Lines
AccuTite treatment can reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds (also known as smile lines).
Lower Face/Jawline
AccuTite can make you look years younger by treating your lower face, more specifically, improving jowls and defining your jawline.
Neck
AccuTite can help firm loose skin on your neck.
Axillae (armpits)
Excess skin or fat around the armpits, also referred to as axillary puff, can be effectively treated using AccuTite.
Hyperhidrosis of the Axillae
The powerful combination of AccuTite and Morpheus8 offers permanent, life-changing results for those suffering from hyperhidrosis of the underarms.
Upper Arms
If you’re avoiding tank tops due to loose skin on your upper arms, AccuTite can help restore your confidence.
Hands
AccuTite is a popular hand rejuvenation treatment to stimulate collagen and tighten the skin to reduce the “aged” look that can affect our hands.
Abdomen
If you’ve achieved a healthy weight but still wish for more abdominal muscle definition, Dr. Hernandez uses AccuTite to perform abdominal etching to create the “six-pack” appearance with incredible results!
Inner Thighs
Many women struggle with their inner thighs. AccuTite can help restore more youthful contours and tighten skin in the area.
Knees
If you’re frustrated with saggy knees that give you an older appearance, AccuTite can restore a more youthful look.
Labia
AccuTite can restore a more youthful appearance to your labia. This is also referred to as a scarless labiaplasty.
Calves
Dr. Hernandez can artfully showcase your calf muscles and firm your skin using AccuTite.
Forehead
AccuTite treatment can be used to lift your eyebrows and create a more youthful appearance. This procedure is called a non-surgical brow lift.
Eyelids
When performed on the upper and lower eyelids, AccuTite is also referred to as a non-surgical blepharoplasty, or a non-surgical eyelid lift.
Smile Lines
AccuTite treatment can reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds (also known as smile lines).
Lower Face/Jawline
AccuTite can make you look years younger by treating your lower face, more specifically, improving jowls and defining your jawline.
Neck
AccuTite can help firm loose skin on your neck.
Axillae (Armpits)
Excess skin or fat around the armpits also referred to as axillary puff, can be effectively treated using AccuTite.
Hyperhidrosis of the Axillae
The powerful combination of AccuTite and Morpheus8 offers permanent, life-changing results for those suffering from hyperhidrosis of the underarms.
Hands
AccuTite is a popular hand rejuvenation treatment to stimulate collagen and tighten the skin to reduce the “aged” look that can affect our hands.
Upper Arms
If you’re avoiding tank tops due to loose skin on your upper arms, AccuTite can help restore your confidence.
Abdomen
If you’ve achieved a healthy weight but still wish for more abdominal muscle definition, Dr. Hernandez uses AccuTite to perform abdominal etching to create the “six-pack” appearance with incredible results!
Inner Thighs
Many women struggle with their inner thighs. AccuTite can help restore more youthful contours and tighten skin in the area.
Knees
If you’re frustrated with saggy knees that give you an older appearance, AccuTite can restore a more youthful look.
Labia
AccuTite can restore a more youthful appearance to your labia. This is also referred to as a scarless labiaplasty.
Calves
Dr. Hernandez can artfully showcase your calf muscles and firm your skin using AccuTite.
What is AccuTite and what are its benefits?
AccuTite is a revolutionary non-surgical procedure designed to tighten and contour the skin using radiofrequency energy. This treatment targets specific areas to reduce excess fat and improve skin texture by stimulating natural production of collagen. This is an excellent option for patients who wish to avoid surgical procedures. Patients also avoid long recoveries, prolonged bruising and swelling, and the unwanted side effects of general anesthesia. Although it is not quite as powerful as formal surgery, it is an exceptional middle option with transformative results.
Combined with Dr. Hernandez’s exceptional skill and artful hand, the small size of the AccuTite handpiece allows her to deliver powerful radiofrequency energy underneath the skin with extreme precision and accuracy.
What happens during an AccuTite procedure?
During an AccuTite procedure in the Eterna Cosmetic Surgery office in San Antonio, Dr. Hernandez will use a local anesthetic to numb the skin on the area to be treated. She will then insert the thin AccuTite wand through a small needle puncture in the skin that was used previously for the application of the anesthetic. In most cases, treatment is completed in less than an hour.
How can I get even better Accutite before and after results
Patients seeking more dramatic transformations can enhance their AccuTite results by combining it with Morpheus8 and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments. These complementary procedures are performed immediately after your AccuTite session to maximize outcomes and efficiency. For those aiming for significant lifting of the face and neck, AccuTite is often paired with a Suture Suspension Brow Lift, Suture Suspension Facelift, and/or Suture Suspension Necklift for enhanced results.
To see examples of AccuTite before and after, Dr. Hernandez will conduct a thorough examination during your initial consultation and discuss your specific goals to determine the best combination of treatments to achieve your desired look.
What happens after AccuTite?
As your skin produces more collagen and elastin in response to your AccuTite treatment, you will notice some results during the first 2 to 3 weeks after treatment. Many patients report that their results continued to improve for up to 3 to 6 months after treatment.
Dr. Hernandez recommends you rest for at least 24 hours after AccuTite treatment. The small needle punctures used during treatment will be covered with small dressings. You should keep the treated area(s) clean and dry to prevent infection.
Minor amounts of swelling and bruising are normal for 1 to 2 weeks after your treatment. You may also notice small scabs over the small punctures created for treatment. While most patients do not require pain medication, some choose to take Tylenol (over the counter) for 1 to 2 days after AccuTite treatment.
How much does Accutite cost?
The cost of AccuTite varies depending on several factors, including the number and size of treatment areas, as well as the complexity of the procedure. Generally, the overall price reflects the extent of treatment needed to achieve your desired results. For a precise estimate tailored to your specific needs, we recommend scheduling a consultation with our team. During this appointment, we will assess your goals and provide a detailed breakdown of the costs involved, including any potential financing options that may be available.
Unveil A New You With Renuvion J-Plasma Skin Tightening
In the ever-evolving world of cosmetic enhancement, some technologies stand out for their transformative impact. Renuvion J-Plasma is one such innovation, offering a groundbreaking approach to skin tightening. Dr. Elizabeth Hernandez, a renowned cosmetic surgeon in San Antonio, is at the forefront of integrating these cutting-edge solutions to help her patients achieve their aesthetic goals with unparalleled results. At Eterna Cosmetic Surgery, we are excited to introduce Renuvion J-Plasma as a powerful option for rejuvenating and firming your skin. Experience the future of skin tightening with us and discover a new level of confidence.
What Is Renuvion J-Plasma?
Renuvion J-Plasma is a minimally-invasive, in-office treatment that provides superior skin tightening results — 60% contraction with Renuvion vs 40-45% with other popular treatment options. The treatment is performed under local anesthesia and requires only a few, tiny incisions to insert the tip of the device under the skin.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Renuvion?
The best candidates for this treatment are adults with any degree of skin laxity. Unlike other treatments, Renuvion J-Plasma can firm the skin significantly, so many patients with moderate to severe skin laxity who have considered a surgical intervention can now opt for a minimally invasive alternative. It may not improve severe looseness in the skin 100%, but it can make tremendous improvement.
How Does Renuvion J-Plasma Work?
The Renuvion device uses radiofrequency and helium gas to heat tissues to higher temperatures, so it can contract proteins, collagen in the skin, and the fibrous septal network of tissues under the skin to a greater degree. Though extremely effective for tightening and rejuvenating skin, the process is gentle on the body.
The technology uses radiofrequency energy to heat helium gas, forming something called “cold plasma.” This has nothing to do with the plasma we find in blood. It is a fourth state of matter, a type of super-heated gas that actually makes up 99% of our universe. Because cold plasma is actually cooler than energy produced by lasers, it is ideal for body contouring.
The radiofrequency and helium plasma arch provide very precise transfer of energy to the surrounding tissues (instead of bulk heating of tissues as other treatments do). That gives Dr. Hernandez more control, and it makes Renuvion safer than other options, with less risk of burns or other tissue damage.
What Can I Expect After Renuvion Treatment?
Amazingly, downtime required following a Renuvion J-Plasma treatment is just 2 days. Patients can resume all activities of daily living at this point and resume strenuous exercise after 1-2 weeks, once most of the swelling has subsided.
Renuvion can be a game-changer for almost anyone who is concerned about skin laxity anywhere on the body and wants to avoid surgery. The best way to learn more about this exceptional new treatment option is to schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Hernandez.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
It takes just one Renuvion treatment to achieve impressive results, whereas it may take multiple sessions to produce optimal results with other procedures. In addition, the Renuvion treatment itself takes less than half the time required for other treatments.
For example, on average, Renuvion treatment time for body areas is 30 minutes, depending on the size of the area. However, Dr. Hernandez often combines VASERlipo with Renuvion. This can add a little time, but it helps to achieve optimal contouring results for most patients.
Renuvion treatment time for areas of the face or neck average 15 minutes. However, to correct double chin, Dr. Hernandez typically also performs VASERlipo of the submental area. She sometimes also combines Renuvion with a Suture Suspension Facelift or Neck Lift in a single session to achieve more comprehensive and personally tailored results.
What Areas of the Body Can Be Treated with Renuvion?
Renuvion can be used to tighten skin anywhere on the face, neck and body. At Eterna Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Hernandez uses this treatment to tighten skin on the:
- Forehead (non-surgical forehead lift)
- Immediate eye area (non-surgical blepharoplasty)
- Lower face
- Neck
- Chest
- Abdomen
- Hips
- Arms
- Axillas (underarms)
- Back
- Waist
- Flanks
- Buttocks
- Thighs
- Knees
- Legs (to slim the area between the calf muscles and the ankles)
Renuvion can also be used for skin resurfacing anywhere on the face, neck or body.
What about Results?
Renuvion can achieve outstanding skin tightening results, at a considerably lower cost than surgical facelift or body re-contouring procedures. Patients see results right away, and the skin continues to improve over time as healing continues. Results are permanent, as long as you maintain stable weight.
For patients who need only slight skin tightening, but want to improve the texture of their skin, reduce acne scars, and so on, Dr. Hernandez usually recommends Morpheus8 treatment. However, if skin laxity is more than slight, she can combine Morpheus8 with Renuvion J-Plasma treatment to address multiple issues in a single session.
Transform Your Body with BodyTite PRO in San Antonio
Aging often brings challenges like stubborn fat deposits and loose skin, despite our best efforts with diet and exercise. Thankfully, BodyTite PRO offers a cutting-edge solution to these common concerns. This advanced RFAL (Radio-Frequency Assisted Lipolysis) treatment by INMODE is designed to target and eliminate unwanted fat while tightening and contouring the skin, all with minimal surgery and recovery time.
Dr. Hernandez, a pioneer in San Antonio, is proud to be one of the first to offer BodyTite PRO, bringing her extensive expertise to deliver remarkable, rejuvenating results. Discover how BodyTite PRO can help you achieve a healthier, more youthful appearance.
What is BodyTite PRO?
With so many advances in technology, many patients are looking for less-invasive alternatives to surgery. BodyTite PRO is a powerful treatment that firms the skin and reduces fat without leaving behind saggy, wrinkly skin. Patients are left with surgical-like results, yet have no large scars, need less downtime and enjoy permanent, beautiful results.
How does BodyTite PRO work?
BodyTite PRO heats the targeted skin using precision radiofrequency energy to firm the skin and melt stubborn fat cells beneath the skin. Dr. Hernandez then uses a thin tube (cannula) to gently remove the melted fat from the body. This radiofrequency heating stimulates a natural skin tightening response from your body, leaving you with a slimmer, natural-looking contour.
With BodyTite PRO, small needle punctures are used and hidden well within the folds of the skin. Once you’ve healed, there will be no visible scarring. BodyTite PRO treatment is a more minimally invasive alternative to surgery, thus resulting in less downtime for patients.
Who is an ideal candidate for treatment with BodyTite PRO?
Are you feeling frustrated with problem spots of loose skin and excess fat across your body? Patients in their 40s and 50s tend to see the best results from BodyTite PRO, before skin becomes too loose and thin for these options.
BodyTite PRO is not a fit for those who suffer from certain skin diseases or infections, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients who suffer from some autoimmune diseases, and those who suffer from an intolerance to the local anesthetics used during treatment.
What areas of the body are treated with BodyTite PRO?
BodyTite PRO can be used just about anywhere you are struggling with localized areas of fat. This includes common problem areas like the stomach, arms, chest, knees, inner/outer thighs, and the hips (love handles/muffin top).
How many BodyTite PRO treatments will I need to reach my desired results?
In a vast majority of cases, only one BodyTite PRO session is necessary. Depending on your specific concerns, Dr. Hernandez can treat multiple areas in a single visit with each zone taking just 45 minutes.
How long do BodyTite PRO results last?
Results from BodyTite PRO are permanent, as long as the patient continues leading a healthy lifestyle.
What can I expect after BodyTite PRO treatment?
What Dr. Hernandez’s patients love most about BodyTite PRO is the immediate results. Following treatment, you will notice an instant change in the shape and firmness of the treated area. It’s important to note; however, that skin tightening and body contouring improve progressively due to collagen production and cellular metabolism. Optimal results are typically seen within 3 to 6 months after treatment.
Patients may experience mild side effects like tenderness and soreness in the treatment area(s) for several days. Keep the incisions clean and dry for several days post-procedure to help ensure your skin heals optimally. Your specific downtime will depend on your treatment area(s) with Dr. Hernandez. You could expect a recovery period of roughly 2 days. Dr. Hernandez will provide you with any necessary care instructions following your treatment. A compression garment is recommended to assist with the healing process and ensure optimal results.
Many patients choose to combine BodyTite PRO with Morpheus8 treatment in the same session to enhance their results and produce firmer skin in common problem areas including the stomach, arms, chest, knees, inner/outer thighs, and the hips (love handles/muffin top).
Frequently Asked Questions on Skin Tightening
Aging often brings challenges like stubborn fat deposits and loose skin, despite our best efforts with diet and exercise. Thankfully, BodyTite PRO offers a cutting-edge solution to these common concerns. This advanced RFAL (Radio-Frequency Assisted Lipolysis) treatment by INMODE is designed to target and eliminate unwanted fat while tightening and contouring the skin, all with minimal surgery and recovery time.
Dr. Hernandez, a pioneer in San Antonio, is proud to be one of the first to offer BodyTite PRO, bringing her extensive expertise to deliver remarkable, rejuvenating results. Discover how BodyTite PRO can help you achieve a healthier, more youthful appearance.
What is Radio Frequency Skin Tightening?
Radio frequency (RF) skin tightening is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that uses RF energy to heat the skin’s deeper layers, stimulating collagen production. This process helps firm and tighten the skin, reducing wrinkles and sagging in areas such as the face, neck, and body.
What Happens During A Skin Tightening Procedure?
During the skin tightening procedure, a handheld device is used to deliver controlled radio frequency energy to the treatment area. The session typically lasts between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the area being treated. There’s minimal discomfort, and you’ll be able to return to your daily activities immediately after.
How Long Is Skin Tightening Recovery?
There is minimal recovery time after skin tightening. You may experience mild redness, swelling, or tingling immediately after the procedure, but these side effects usually resolve within a few hours.
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What Patients Have Said
Being semi-awake during the procedure was a bit strange at first, but the team made sure I was comfortable the entire time and consistently checked in to make sure I was okay. Their care and attentiveness truly stood out.
It’s almost been a year since my surgery, and I couldn’t be happier with the results—it looks amazing. I will definitely be going back in the future, and I’m even considering trying TruFlex next time.
The only mildly negative experience I had was when I asked about their facials. I was told they would follow up since their machine was being replaced with a newer model, but I never heard back. That said, it was a minor issue and didn’t take away from my overall positive experience.
Highly recommend!
