Does laser resurfacing tighten loose skin?

This page follows the tightening process in order, for readers in Dexter, Michigan.

How the tightening is described

According to my.clevelandclinic.org, your skin tightens as the collagen between the treated laser holes contracts. my.clevelandclinic.org also says the lasers stimulate the growth of new collagen fibers, resulting in new skin that is smoother and firmer.

The source describes two parts: contraction of the collagen between the treated spots, and growth of new collagen fibers.

Where this falls in the sequence

Tightening comes after the mechanism and before the choice of provider. If you are weighing laser against other approaches, a sham-controlled randomized trial of radiofrequency heating and high-intensity focused electromagnetic treatment delivered simultaneously is one place to read about a different method. Cleveland Clinic's list of ways to get rid of a turkey neck is a second outside reference for loose skin on the neck.

What to gather

• The area where you notice loose skin.
• Your goal in your own words, such as smoother or firmer.
• Your questions on how the provider would treat that area.

The next step

With the tightening question answered, the next step is skin tone, covered in the question on whether laser resurfacing is safe for darker skin tones.