Frustrated with loose skin on your face, neck, or body that makeup can’t hide? Maybe you’ve tried firming creams that promised results but delivered nothing. Or you’re dealing with sagging skin after weight loss or pregnancy, and you’re not ready for surgery.
Skin tightening treatments offer real results without surgery, incisions, or long recovery times. At Manhattan Laser Spa in Hallandale Beach, we use medical-grade radiofrequency, ultrasound, and laser technologies to tighten loose skin, define your jawline, smooth your neck, and firm areas like your arms and abdomen. These aren’t temporary fixes. They work by stimulating your body’s natural collagen production for gradual, lasting improvement.
Living in South Florida means constant sun exposure that breaks down collagen faster than in most climates. If you’re noticing sagging skin earlier than you expected, non-surgical skin tightening can help restore firmness without going under the knife.
Skin tightening treatment uses controlled energy to heat the deeper layers of your skin. This heat triggers your body’s natural healing response, which produces new collagen and elastin over several months. As new collagen forms, your skin becomes firmer, tighter, and more lifted.
Different technologies deliver this heat in different ways:
Radiofrequency (RF) uses electromagnetic energy to heat tissue beneath your skin’s surface. The heat causes immediate collagen contraction (some instant tightening) and stimulates new collagen production over time (progressive tightening over months).
Ultrasound delivers focused energy to specific depths in your skin, targeting the layers that support facial structure. It heats tissue precisely where you need it without damaging the surface.
Laser systems use light energy to heat dermal layers, stimulating collagen remodeling and tissue tightening.
Here’s the key difference from surgery: these treatments work with your body’s natural processes. Instead of cutting and lifting tissue surgically, you’re triggering your skin to tighten itself from within. Results develop gradually over three to six months and can last one to two years or longer.
Radiofrequency skin tightening is our most popular treatment for face and body. RF energy heats deep tissue layers to 40-45°C (about 104-113°F), which triggers collagen contraction and new collagen production. You’ll see some immediate tightening, with continued improvement over three to six months.
Best for mild to moderate skin laxity on the face, neck, abdomen, arms, and thighs.
RF microneedling combines radiofrequency energy with tiny needles that create micro-channels in your skin. The RF energy delivers heat directly into the dermis where collagen lives. This works exceptionally well for textured, crepey skin and provides more dramatic results than RF alone.
Best for loose skin with texture concerns, acne scarring, or significant laxity.
Ultrasound skin tightening uses focused ultrasound energy to target specific layers beneath your skin, including the SMAS layer (the same layer addressed in surgical facelifts). This creates precise lifting and tightening without affecting surrounding tissue.
Best for lifting brows, defining jawlines, smoothing neck bands, and lifting cheeks.
Laser skin tightening uses infrared light to heat collagen fibers in your skin’s deeper layers. The controlled heating causes collagen to contract immediately while stimulating new collagen production over time.
Best for facial tightening, especially when combined with other laser treatments for texture or pigmentation.
Combination treatments often deliver the best results. We might combine RF for overall tightening with ultrasound for targeted lifting, or pair skin tightening with other treatments like microneedling or laser resurfacing.
South Florida’s intense sun accelerates collagen breakdown. UV exposure damages elastin fibers and collagen structures that keep skin firm. Add in heat, humidity, and outdoor activities around Gulfstream Park or the beach, and your skin ages faster than it would in other climates.
Here’s what we see constantly in our Hallandale Beach clients:
Sagging jowls and jawline. One of the first places you notice aging is along your jawline. Skin loses elasticity and starts drooping, creating jowls that blur your jaw definition.
Turkey neck. Loose skin and vertical bands on your neck make you look older than you feel. This is particularly frustrating because it’s hard to hide.
Crepey skin on arms. That loose, wrinkled skin on your upper arms (sometimes called “bat wings”) gets worse with age and sun exposure. It’s especially noticeable in South Florida where you wear sleeveless clothing year-round.
Loose abdominal skin. After pregnancy or weight loss, loose stomach skin often won’t tighten on its own, no matter how much you exercise.
Loss of facial contours. Your face loses definition as skin sags. Cheeks flatten, nasolabial folds deepen, and you lose that youthful V-shape.
Under-eye bags and hooded eyes. Loose skin around your eyes makes you look tired even when you’re well-rested.
We customize your treatment based on where you have laxity, how severe it is, and your goals.
We start with a comprehensive assessment. Our medical aesthetician examines your skin laxity, evaluates your skin quality, and discusses what’s realistically achievable with non-surgical treatments.
This part’s critical: skin tightening works best for mild to moderate laxity. If you have severe sagging, we’ll be honest about whether you’d see enough improvement or if you’d be better served by surgical options. We don’t waste your time and money on treatments that won’t work.
We’ll discuss:
Then we recommend specific technologies and create a treatment plan with realistic expectations about improvement and timeline.
Preparation is minimal compared to surgical procedures.
Before your appointment: Stay hydrated in the days leading up to treatment. Avoid blood thinners if your doctor approves (aspirin, ibuprofen, certain supplements). Come with clean skin, no makeup or lotions.
Day of treatment: Wear comfortable clothing. You won’t need to change unless we’re treating body areas. Bring something to read or listen to, as some treatments take 45 to 90 minutes.
Most skin tightening treatments don’t require numbing cream, though we can apply it for RF microneedling if needed.
You’ll be positioned comfortably while we prep your skin and mark treatment areas.
What it feels like varies by technology:
Radiofrequency: Warming sensation that gets gradually warmer as we increase energy levels. Most people find it quite comfortable, almost like a hot stone massage. The device has built-in cooling to protect your skin surface.
Ultrasound: Brief, sharp sensations as energy is delivered to deeper layers. It’s not painful, but you feel it. Each pulse lasts just a second. The areas over bone (like the jawline) are more sensitive than fleshier areas.
RF microneedling: More uncomfortable because needles penetrate your skin. We use numbing cream, and most people tolerate it well. You’ll feel pressure and heat.
Laser tightening: Warmth and tingling. Comfortable for most people without numbing.
Treatment times range from 30 minutes for a small area like under the eyes to 90 minutes for full face and neck or large body areas.
One of the best things about skin tightening? Minimal downtime.
Immediately after: Your skin will be red and warm, like you spent time in the sun. This usually fades within a few hours.
First 24-48 hours: Mild swelling is possible, especially with ultrasound treatments. Some people feel tenderness or tightness in treated areas. You can return to normal activities immediately, though we recommend avoiding strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
With RF microneedling: Expect redness and mild swelling for two to three days. Your skin might feel rough or tight as it heals. You can wear mineral makeup after 24 hours.
No recovery period needed. Most people schedule treatments during lunch breaks and return to work immediately.
Your aftercare routine is straightforward:
Gentle skincare. Use mild, fragrance-free products for a few days. Your skin might be slightly sensitive.
Moisturize regularly. Keep your skin hydrated to support the healing and collagen-building process.
Sun protection is critical. Wear SPF 30+ every day. Living in Hallandale Beach, this should be non-negotiable anyway. Your treated skin is building new collagen, and sun exposure can interfere with results.
Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water. Hydration supports collagen production and overall skin health.
Avoid excessive heat for 48 hours. Skip hot showers, saunas, and steam rooms right after treatment.
Be patient. Results develop gradually over months. Don’t expect dramatic overnight change.
Sagging jowls and jawline. Skin tightening restores definition to your jawline by lifting and firming loose skin. You’ll notice a clearer separation between your face and neck.
Turkey neck and neck bands. Treatments tighten loose neck skin and reduce the appearance of vertical bands. Your neck looks smoother and more youthful.
Crepey, loose skin. Whether on your face, neck, arms, or abdomen, skin tightening improves that thin, wrinkled, loose appearance by building new collagen and contracting existing fibers.
Nasolabial folds and marionette lines. While fillers address volume loss in these areas, skin tightening improves the overall firmness of surrounding tissue, which can reduce how prominent these lines appear.
Brow and eyelid drooping. Ultrasound and RF treatments can lift sagging brows and tighten loose eyelid skin without surgery.
Loose abdominal skin. After pregnancy or weight loss, skin tightening helps firm your midsection. It won’t work miracles if you have significant excess skin, but it makes a noticeable difference for mild to moderate laxity.
Arm skin (bat wings). Upper arm treatments tighten loose skin and improve that crepey texture that makes you self-conscious about wearing sleeveless clothing.
Thigh and knee laxity. Inner thigh and knee skin responds well to tightening treatments, though you’ll need a series of sessions.
This depends on your concerns and which technology we use.
For facial tightening with ultrasound: Usually one treatment delivers noticeable improvement, with results continuing to develop over six months. Some people do a second treatment for more lift.
For RF skin tightening: Most people need three to six treatments spaced four to six weeks apart. Results are cumulative, with each treatment building on the previous one.
For RF microneedling: Typically three to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart for optimal results.
For body tightening: Usually four to eight treatments depending on the area and severity of laxity. Larger areas like the abdomen need more treatments than smaller areas like upper arms.
For maintenance: Annual or bi-annual touch-up treatments help maintain your results as aging continues.
Results aren’t instant. You might see some immediate tightening from collagen contraction, but real improvement develops over three to six months as your body produces new collagen. Peak results typically show around the three to four-month mark.
Most skin tightening results last one to two years or longer, depending on several factors:
Your age matters. Younger skin produces collagen more efficiently and holds results longer. If you’re in your 40s or 50s, your results might last longer than someone in their 60s or 70s.
Sun protection is huge. If you continue damaging your skin with UV exposure, you’ll break down the new collagen you’ve built. Consistent sunscreen use preserves results.
Skincare routine helps. Medical-grade products with retinoids, peptides, and antioxidants support collagen production and maintain firmness.
Lifestyle factors play a role. Smoking breaks down collagen. Poor diet, dehydration, and stress affect skin quality. Taking care of yourself extends your results.
Maintenance treatments keep you looking your best. Most people do annual or bi-annual touch-ups to maintain their improvement as natural aging continues.
Here’s the honest comparison:
Surgical facelifts and neck lifts deliver more dramatic results for severe sagging. They physically reposition tissue and remove excess skin. Results last 10+ years typically.
But surgery involves:
Non-surgical skin tightening offers:
The trade-off? Results are more subtle and temporary compared to surgery. Skin tightening works best for mild to moderate laxity, not severe sagging.
Many people do skin tightening treatments in their 40s and 50s to delay needing surgery. Then, if they eventually want a facelift in their 60s or 70s, they’ve still bought themselves years of looking better.
You’re a good candidate if:
You might not be a candidate if:
During your consultation, we’ll honestly assess whether skin tightening will give you the improvement you want or if you’d be better served by other options.
Skin tightening treatment costs vary based on:
Expect to invest anywhere from $1,500 to $5,000 or more for a complete treatment plan depending on your needs.
Yes, it’s an investment. But consider the alternative costs: ongoing topical products that don’t work ($50-$200/month adds up), or eventually paying $15,000+ for surgery.
We offer package pricing that reduces per-treatment costs when you commit to a series. Since most people need multiple treatments, packages make financial sense.
During your consultation, we’ll give you specific pricing based on your customized plan. No hidden fees or surprises.
Medical supervision. All skin tightening treatments are performed under physician oversight. We follow medical protocols and safety standards.
Multiple technologies. We have different skin tightening devices for different concerns and areas. This means we match the right technology to your specific needs, not forcing you into whatever device we happen to have.
Experienced providers. Your treatments are performed by licensed, trained medical aestheticians who’ve done hundreds of skin tightening procedures.
Realistic expectations. We’re honest about what’s achievable. If non-surgical treatments won’t give you enough improvement, we’ll tell you upfront rather than take your money and under-deliver.
Customized protocols. We adjust energy levels, treatment depth, and number of passes based on your skin, concerns, and tolerance.
FDA-cleared technology. We use only medical-grade, FDA-cleared devices proven to be safe and effective.
Comprehensive consultations. We take time to understand your concerns, evaluate your skin, and explain all your options. No pressure, no hard selling.
Convenient location. We serve Hallandale Beach residents plus clients from Aventura, Hollywood, Sunny Isles Beach, and throughout Broward County. Whether you’re near Golden Isles, Gulfstream Park, or the beach, we’re accessible.
We’re conveniently located to serve clients throughout Hallandale Beach, including Golden Isles, Three Islands, Diplomat Landing, and areas near the beach and Gulfstream Park. We also see clients from nearby Aventura, Hollywood, North Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, Pembroke Pines, and throughout Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.
Most skin tightening treatments are quite comfortable. Radiofrequency feels like a warming massage. Ultrasound treatments involve brief, sharp sensations during energy delivery, but each pulse lasts just a second. RF microneedling is more uncomfortable because needles penetrate your skin, but we use numbing cream. Laser tightening causes warmth and tingling. Most people tolerate all these treatments well without pain medication. After treatment, you might feel tenderness or tightness in treated areas for a day or two, but it’s mild and doesn’t require pain relievers.
This is gradual, not instant. Some technologies (like RF) provide immediate, subtle tightening from collagen contraction that you can see right after treatment. But real results develop over three to six months as your body produces new collagen. Most people start noticing improvement around the four to six-week mark, with continued enhancement through month three or four. Peak results typically show around three to six months after your final treatment. This timeline surprises people used to instant gratification, but the gradual improvement looks natural and avoids the “overdone” appearance.
Honestly, no. Skin tightening cannot achieve the same dramatic results as surgical facelifts or neck lifts. Surgery physically repositions tissue and removes excess skin, delivering more significant change for severe sagging. However, skin tightening works beautifully for people with mild to moderate laxity who aren’t ready for surgery or want to delay it. Many people in their 40s and 50s use skin tightening to look better for years before eventually considering surgery in their 60s or 70s if needed. Think of it as a middle ground between doing nothing and going under the knife.
Yes, most skin tightening technologies work safely on all Fitzpatrick skin types. Radiofrequency and ultrasound don’t target melanin (skin pigment), so they’re safe for darker skin tones. This is different from some laser treatments that can cause pigmentation problems in darker skin. However, proper settings and experienced operators are still important. During your consultation, we’ll assess your skin tone and choose appropriate technologies and energy levels. Our diverse Hallandale Beach community means we regularly treat all skin tones safely and effectively.
Both heat tissue to stimulate collagen, but they work differently. Radiofrequency uses electromagnetic energy to heat larger volumes of tissue at various depths. It’s excellent for overall tightening and works well on both face and body. Treatment feels like a hot stone massage. Ultrasound uses focused sound waves to heat precise points at specific depths, including the SMAS layer (the structural layer addressed in facelifts). It creates more targeted lifting and is particularly good for defining jawlines and lifting brows. Treatment involves brief, sharp sensations. Many people get the best results combining both technologies for comprehensive tightening and lifting.
Maintenance has several components. First, protect your skin from sun damage religiously. Wear SPF 30+ daily and reapply when outside. UV exposure breaks down the new collagen you’ve built. Second, use medical-grade skincare with retinoids, peptides, and antioxidants that support collagen production. Third, stay hydrated and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Smoking, poor diet, and dehydration all affect skin quality. Fourth, consider maintenance treatments every 12 to 18 months to counter ongoing aging. Your skin continues aging after treatment, so periodic touch-ups help maintain improvement.
Absolutely. Skin tightening often works best as part of a comprehensive approach. Many people combine it with dermal fillers (which restore lost volume), Botox (which relaxes muscles causing wrinkles), or laser resurfacing (which improves texture and pigmentation). We can do some treatments on the same day, while others need to be spaced apart. During your consultation, we’ll create a plan that addresses all your concerns in the most effective order. Combination approaches often deliver more complete rejuvenation than any single treatment alone.
Stop worrying about sagging skin that makes you look older than you feel. Non-surgical skin tightening at Manhattan Laser Spa offers Hallandale Beach residents proven technology and medical expertise to firm loose skin without surgery, scars, or long recovery.
Schedule your consultation today. We’ll evaluate your skin laxity, explain which technologies will work best for your concerns, and create a realistic treatment plan with honest timelines and expectations. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just expert guidance from licensed professionals who’ve helped hundreds of clients achieve firmer, more youthful-looking skin.
Call us or book online. The tighter, more lifted appearance you want is achievable without going under the knife.
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