Understand the Tech So You Don't Fall for Marketing
Can We Stop Doing This?...
I’m exhausted, y’all.
I saw this ad, targeted toward aesthetic professionals, so I’m giving you a look at just how predatory things can get…
First, let’s be clear. This isn’t some revolutionary new technology that’s being promoted. It’s radio-frequency and low-level laser packaged under a new name, with “lymphatic drainage” thrown in via vacuum therapy.
Apparently, every device now needs to claim it aids with lymphatic drainage…
Not the first to rebrand like this, and certainly won’t be the last.
Second, these results are not realistic. Period.
I have officially hit my limit when it comes to people claiming they have the cure-all for loose skin following weight loss or pregnancy.
Skin with this degree of laxity simply does not (will not) tighten to this extent from RF/laser treatments alone. This is to the point of surgical intervention, and to suggest otherwise is cruel and exploitative. (As is referring to loose skin as a “gold rush” and calculating just how much you could make off of GLP-1 users. Gross.)
Also, who approved this ad? Lasers cannot be used directly over tattoo pigment because of the risk of severe burns and/or distorting the tattoo.
Is some temporary improvement achievable? Sure.
Heat-based treatments can cause mild collagen contraction and reduce swelling, making skin appear a little tighter for a period of time. Add on the fact that freshly treated, well-hydrated skin will almost always look smoother than dehydrated skin. That’s a little trick that’s often used in before-and-afters.
If this treatment piques your interest, just keep in mind: any improvement is generally modest, requires a series of sessions to achieve, and results will not be permanent.
Be skeptical of dramatic before-and-afters that look too good to be true.