Note: Innovations Medical no longer offers Thermage. Ask us about Legend RF skin tightening.

Legend RF – A Non-Surgical Skin Tightening Procedure

Skin Tightening treatments are often talked about as a way to tighten skin and reduce signs of aging, like sagging or wrinkling, on the face and neck. Legend RF Skin Tightening can also be used on other body areas, including the arms, abdomen, thighs, and buttocks.

Legend RF is non-surgical, with no needles or incisions. It is delivered as a series of 6 treatments ($3,000 for 6 treatments, $500 per visit), typically once a week. Many patients notice mild tightening after the first few treatments, and improvement continues for several weeks as new collagen forms. Results commonly last 1 to 3 years, depending on your skin condition, sun exposure, and the aging process.

What Causes Loose and Sagging Skin?

Collagen and elastin, two proteins that are essential to the skin’s ability to stretch and retract, become depleted, and skin begins to droop and hang down. Stretched out skin also occurs as a consequence of rapid weight loss, as well as pregnancy, which temporarily stretches the skin out in many areas of the body.  Repeated sun exposure also promotes the breakdown of collagen and reduces the body’s ability to make new collagen. Loose skin frustrates many individuals because it cannot be exercised away. No matter how many crunches you do or weights you lift, you may still have loose skin on your belly or upper arms. While you can’t easily tone these areas, radiofrequency treatments such as Legend RF can help tighten them. See our blog on causes of sagging skin: Frequently Asked Questions About Skin Tightening

How Does Legend RF Work as a Skin Tightening Treatment?

Legend RF delivers radiofrequency energy through multiple electrodes placed on the skin surface. The energy heats the dermis and hypodermis to about 40–42°C, which contracts existing collagen fibers and stimulates new collagen and elastin production. A built-in temperature sensor monitors skin temperature throughout the treatment. Each session also includes Dynamic Muscle Activation (DMA), a gentle muscle stimulation phase. Most patients describe the treatment as warm and comfortable, and most return to normal activities the same day.

A full series of 6 treatments is $3,000 ($500 per visit).  Want to talk about Legend RF skin tightening with Dr. Johnson? Give him a call today at 972-944-5831.