Mild skin laxity can develop over time, leading to a less firm or defined appearance—especially along the jawline, neck, and body. If you’re looking for a non-invasive laser to tighten and improve skin elasticity, SkinTyte uses advanced infrared light technology to gently heat the deeper layers of the skin and stimulate collagen production.
With Dr. Mark H. Schwartz, MD, FACS, your treatment is performed under the care of a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience in aesthetic treatments. Known for his precision and personalized approach, Dr. Schwartz helps you achieve firmer, smoother skin with gradual, natural-looking improvement over time.
What is SkinTyte?
SkinTyte uses pulsed light technology to heat the deep layers of the skin, stimulating the body’s natural regeneration of collagen. This improves the skin’s elasticity and gives it a more youthful-looking tone.
Treatment Areas
SkinTyte can be used on any area of the body where an individual desires firmer and healthier looking skin. Dr. Schwartz most often uses SkinTyte to treat loose skin on the cheeks, chin, jowls, neck, chest and upper arms. SkinTyte is also effective on abdominal skin that has stretched with pregnancy or weight fluctuation. It may be used after a liposuction procedure to resolve related skin sagginess.
SkinTyte is safe for all skin types and colors. It is not recommended for individuals with active or recent blisters, infections or lesions. These skin issues must resolve prior to SkinTyte treatment.
Treatment Details
Laser skin tightening is conveniently performed in Dr. Schwartz’s Manhattan office. A topical numbing cream may be used on patients with extremely sensitive skin. The patient wears eye shields or goggles throughout treatment to protect the eyes from the light beam.
To begin, Dr. Schwartz places the SkinTyte handpiece over the skin. The handpiece delivers light energy in a sequence of rapid, gentle pulses. It precisely targets the treatment area without affecting the surrounding tissue. The light energy selectively heats the deep layers of tissue, which promotes the denaturation and contraction of the collagen matrix. The heat also triggers the body’s natural healing process to create a new foundation of collagen. The fresh collagen causes the skin to look firm and youthful.
Although SkinTyte heats the deep layers of the skin, it cools and protects the epidermis at the treatment site before, during and after treatment, to minimize discomfort and prevent heat injury to the adjacent skin structures.
Total treatment time depends on the size of the area being treated and the degree of correction needed. The face and neck can usually be treated within 30 minutes. Dr. Schwartz may recommend a series of two to five treatment sessions, spaced several weeks apart, for optimal results.
Recovery from Laser Skin Tightening
Laser skin tightening does not require a long recovery period. Patients are usually able to resume work and other activities almost immediately after their appointment. The treated area may look temporarily red. Makeup and sunscreen can be used as normal; a specific skincare regimen is not necessary.
Laser skin tightening results become visible as the body rebuilds its collagen matrix. It often takes up to four months for full results to appear.
Why Choose Dr. Mark H. Schwartz for SkinTyte
Non-invasive skin tightening treatments require precision and experience to deliver consistent, natural-looking results. Dr. Mark H. Schwartz combines advanced training with decades of expertise to ensure your SkinTyte treatment is both safe and effective.
- Clinical Assistant Professor at Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- Over 20 years of experience on the Upper East Side
- Recognized by Castle Connolly as a top plastic surgeon in the New York metro area
- Hospital affiliations with NewYork-Presbyterian, Hospital for Special Surgery, and Lenox Hill Hospital
- Treatments performed in an AAAASF-accredited facility
Dr. Schwartz customizes each SkinTyte treatment based on your skin quality and goals, carefully targeting areas of laxity to stimulate collagen while maintaining smooth, even results.
Firm, Smooth, and Refresh Your Skin with SkinTyte in Manhattan, NY
SkinTyte offers a gentle, effective way to improve skin firmness and elasticity without surgery or downtime. With a personalized treatment plan, you can achieve gradual, natural-looking tightening that enhances your overall appearance.
To learn more about SkinTyte in Manhattan, contact Dr. Mark H. Schwartz, MD, FACS at 212-737-9090 and take the next step toward firmer, more youthful-looking skin.