Titan Skin Tightening technology was recently discussed on ABC morning TV show "The View," featuring Barbara Walters. The topic of the show centered on non surgical face lift alternatives.

The Titan ("tighten") procedure is a safe, non-surgical process that uses an infrared light source to tighten skin and reverse the signs of aging. The Titan heats the dermis to cause collagen contraction while preserving the epidermis through continuous cooling. In addition, Titan can stimulate long-term collagen rebuilding that leaves patients with younger looking skin.

Used to treat lax and redundant skin throughout the body, Titan is effective on the abdomen, thighs and underarms - and is also used to tone, lift and tighten skin on the face and neck. The TITAN laser safely and comfortably tightens the skin and reverses the signs of aging without downtime. No anesthesia is ever required.

What is the technology behind Titan?

The Titan Procedure utilizes a blended, infrared light source to reverse the signs of aging. Titan essentially tricks the body into repairing the skin by creating significant heating in the dermis. The overall skin structure contracts due to the applied heat and subsequent collagen denaturing which continues over time.

What happens during the procedure?

Following a brief initial evaluation, a thin layer of aloe gel is gently spread on the area to be treated to facilitate the movement of the treatment head. The treatment head can cover an area about the size of a nickel. The actual treatment occurs in six second cycles and feels like an initial cooling and a short heating cycle followed by a cooling phase. The brow, lower face, and neck can usually be treated in an hour.

No after care is required beyond your usual skin care. Results begin to be apparent by the conclusion of the treatment and continue to build over the next few days.

In spring of 2006, Cutera introduced 3D Rejuvenation, a highly effective trio of laser treatments designed to target uneven pigment, pore size, wrinkles, and elicit collagen contraction over time.