Category: Skin Tightening

The team at California Skin & Laser Center believes in providing patients the most innovative skin tightening treatments. We understand the importance of having options. When it comes to attaining a more youthful appearance, we offer several non-surgical skin tightening treatments in our Lodi and Stockton offices.

Utilizing Tripollar technology

Weight fluctuations, genetics, pregnancy, environmental factors, and lifestyle can affect the quality of our skin. Pallogen’s Tripollar technology can restore the skin’s elasticity and firmness. The treatment utilizes radiofrequency energy to heat the skin; causing the collagen fibers to contract. Patients can embrace immediate skin tightening results. In addition, the heating process causes fibroblast cells, which are responsible for collagen production. Collagen is a protein in the skin that keeps it firm and supple.

Tightening the skin with ThermiTight and ThermiSmooth

ThermiRF is the first aesthetic device cleared by the FDA that employs temperature controlled radiofrequency. We offer ThermiTight and ThermiSmooth to tighten lax skin and restore a youthful appearance. ThermiTight involves a pen point sized probe that goes under the skin and directly heats the underlying structures to tighten areas such as the neck and lower face. ThermiSmooth involves a hand piece used on the surface of the skin. The procedure heats the underlying tissues and stimulates skin tightening.

Benefits of Lutronic Infini

Lutronic Infini combines microneedling and RF energy to precisely target areas such as the neck and jowl. We have complete control over treatment depth and energy levels. This enables a multi-layered approach for treatment, regardless of skin type.

Attaining youthful beauty

We lose a teaspoon of collagen every year after age 30. Over time, our skin becomes lax and less supple. The right skin tightening treatment can deliver physical and emotional benefits. A more rejuvenated appearance can help patients feel more confident about themselves.
 
We would love to help you attain a more youthful appearance without needles, incisions, or general anesthesia. To explore your candidacy for any these innovative skin tightening treatments, as well as others, schedule a consultation with highly respected board certified dermatologist, Dr. Gerald Bock. Call our team at 209-751-4292 to schedule your appointment.
 
Dr. Bock will examine the areas you want treated and review your medical history. He will ask about your goals and desired outcome from treatment. If you are a candidate for skin tightening treatment, a plan will be tailored to meet your individual needs.
 
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Patients in the Stockton area seeking skin rejuvenation services are welcome to contact the team at California Skin and Laser Center to book an appointment with Dr. Gerald Bock and learn about a revolutionary treatment known as TriPollar.
 
TriPollar is a special radio frequency treatment that was developed in 2006 by a company called Pollogen. The device is FDA-cleared for use in significantly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and shrinking fat, while also firming the skin. Patients who have treatments such as TriPollar may compare them to liposuction or laser resurfacing, but will find that the results are not as noticeable as it is with the alternative services. However, patients who have mild to moderate skin laxity and fat deposits may enjoy the benefits of TriPollar treatment.
 
TriPollar treatment is non-invasive, does not require anesthetics, and eliminates the need for recovery time, healing, surgery, or scarring. This makes TriPollar a desirable treatment for many patients who are worried about damaging their skin or undergoing invasive procedures that require general anesthetics. TriPollar works by emitting radio frequency heat into the skin and down to the subcutaneous tissues to rebuild the skin’s structure by stimulating collagen production. This results in immediate smoothing of the skin as well as long-term improvement. TriPollar can be used on all skin types, and nearly every patient is a proper candidate.
 
TriPollar can be used to address a number of issues, which include:

• Reduction of stretch marks
• Reduction of fat in a localized area
• Circumference reduction around the abdominal area
• Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles
• Better facial contouring
• Skin tightening
• Reduction of flabby upper arms
• Reduction of chin fat and “double chin”
• Improvement in acne
• Reduction of cellulite

If you live in or around the Stockton area and want to learn more about skin tightening and skin rejuvenation services such as TriPollar, contact our team of professionals at California Skin and Laser Center today to book a consultation visit with our team.
 
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In the 1980s Dr. Bock and other physicians performed what was called the phenol peel. Originally invented by lay peelers it was adopted by physicians in the early 1960s. The results were so dramatic that when Dr. Bock showed before and after patient photos, he could hear audible gasps from the audience. While the results were exceptional, significantly better than anything that can be achieved today with lasers or other peels, problems developed due to marked whitening of the skin developing in the second year after the peel.
 
Although the patients who had been peeled were not bothered by this, many physicians, including Dr. Bock, were dissatisfied and stopped performing this procedure. This state of affairs remained unchanged for years until the year 2000 when Dr. Gregory Hetter published his work showing that the primary active ingredient in the peel was not phenol, as had been thought, but was croton oil. Dr. Hetter also showed that by modifying the original formula, it was possible to get excellent results without experiencing the problems of the original formula.
 
The Croton Oil Peel is a moderately deep to deep controllable chemical peel that produces the best facial skin resurfacing available. It produces very long lasting and dramatic improvement of fine and deep wrinkling as well as sun damage. Lip lines can frequently be erased and the skin looks smoother, with better texture and tone. The skin is actually healthier since there is reason to believe that the peel reduces the incidence of the more common skin cancers by removing the damaged cells that give rise to these conditions.
 
Another advantage of this treatment is that there is very little pain associated with the treatment. There is some oozing and crusting, but this is manageable. The link that follows is a description by a Belgian plastic surgeon, Dr Alexis Verapele, of his own experience with the croton oil peel performed around his eyes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKq115kBwDQ. Dr. Bock has trained with both Dr. Verapele and Dr. Bensimon.
 
If you would like more information about the most effective skin resurfacing treatment, schedule a consultation at [phone].
 
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Dr. Gerald Bock at the California Skin and Laser Center in Stockton is a dermatologist in the area who understands the importance of tighter skin. Many patients who are dealing with skin laxity or are unhappy with fat on specific areas of the body may benefit from certain treatments that are much less invasive than plastic surgery. Instead of undergoing liposuction, tummy tucks, or other services, patients may instead enjoy solutions such as TriPollar, ThermiRF and the Lutronic Infini, three skin-tightening services available at California Skin and Laser Center.

TriPollar

TriPollar is a special technology developed in 2006 and approved by the FDA for wrinkle reduction and shrinking fat cells. The TriPollar skin rejuvenation device achieves results by administering radio frequency energy that generates heat to stimulate collagen production and shrink the fat cells in the treatment area. This treatment can be done every six to eight weeks for optimum results and can be done on many parts of the body. It is typically performed on the face and chin to address double chins and reduce localized areas of fat. It can also reduce the appearance of acne, cellulite, and stretch marks as well as tightening the skin and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Patients can have these treatments done and enjoy no downtime.

ThermiRF

Many patients enjoy ThermiRF, a radio frequency treatment similar to TriPollar, instead of painful procedures such as Ulthera. Ulthera requires more treatment sessions and can be more uncomfortable, which is why our team may recommend ThermiRF instead. This treatment is typically used around the neck, jowls, chin, and arms for skin tightening. Patients can avoid any downtime or recovery with this treatment.

Lutronic Infini

The Lutronic Infini is a revolutionary advance in skin tightening and scar reduction. It is a device that combines microneedling along with radiofrequency current. The computer controlled needles allow the heat producing radiofrequency energy to be deposited at different levels of the skin without significantly damaging the skin surface. It has produced dramatic improvement of acne scars and impressive improvement in wrinkling of the face, neck and other body areas, all with almost no down time.
 
If you are interested in enjoying skin-tightening services with a quality dermatologist in the Stockton area, contact Dr. Gerald Bock at the California Skin and Laser Center today to book a consultation appointment. We can make recommendations regarding the best possible treatment for the patients who visit our practice and want to see results without plastic surgery
 
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California Skin & Laser Center’s Dr. Gerald Bock brought liposuction to Stockton area residents in the mid-1980s. Dr. Bock and his team have remained true to those earlier roots.
 
Safer tumescent lipo is still offered out of our practice and may be used on not only the body — that jiggly belly, thighs, arms, and sides — but on the face. Following the process, you can enjoy a tighter, younger appearance that is free of the excess tissue on the chin and those jowls that formerly detracted from a once defined jawline.
 
Dr. Bock may also surgically lift sagging facial features with what’s called a MACS lift. This Minimal Access Cranial Suspension procedure is notably not as extensive as a “traditional” facelift. Furthermore, because of the less invasive nature of the MACS lift, there are less obvious incisions and, less time in surgery and on recovery than with the facelift procedure as you may know it.
 
Perhaps most important of all over the longer-term is the fact that the technique itself results in a more natural look. Instead of appearing different (and, by that, with the telltale windswept signs of “having had work done”), you look the same — only younger and fresher.
 
While California Skin & Laser still offers more invasive techniques, over time more ways to remove fat and reveal smoother, tighter skin or to smooth and tighten skin by affecting the lower layers of tissue, have been introduced. Many of these techniques allow you to return to work quickly, sometimes with no downtime whatsoever. Side effects and risks are also minimized.
 
Depending on many factors, not limited to the extent of your creases or sagging and the areas to be treated, Dr. Bock may find you are a candidate for some of these other treatments to tighten skin, including:

• TriPollar Skin Rejuvenation, ThermiRF, ThermiSmooth (using radiofrequency energy)
• Lutronic Infini, which combines microneedling and RF energy to precisely target areas such as the neck and jowl
• CoolSculpting, which cools fat cells to sculpt trouble areas
• Dermal fillers to plump up and fill in tissue, revealing a more taut surface

Still other noninvasive treatments have entered the market, which use the likes of ultrasound and heat from laser beams to jumpstart the process of collagen production. This protein is responsible for keeping our skin firm and over time the production of collagen slows down.
 
There have never been more options to restore the youthful look and shape of your face or other areas of your body. Not every treatment may be suitable for you, and to get your desired results Dr. Bock may recommend a combination of a few of these types of treatments. The beautiful thing about many of these procedures is they have additional benefits.
 
As we go to treat your lax tissue, these therapies can also improve texture, tone, and other skin conditions. Identifying the best skin tightening treatments in the Stockton area specific to your needs and concerns starts with a call to California Skin & Laser at [phone].

 
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Since the time Dr. Gerald Bock introduced liposuction to the Stockton area in the mid-1980s, nonsurgical techniques have emerged to tighten skin effectively with less discomfort and downtime.
 
Generally, surgical and noninvasive procedures seek to treat the effects of underlying fat and bone loss. As we age, skin sags and bone shrinks away from tissues. Formerly fleshy areas such as the cheeks may appear hollow. As elasticity is lost, skin appears to accumulate toward the lower part of the face and neck.

Fillers

Dermal fillers have many benefits. Dr. Bock safely injects these fillers into the treatment area with flexible cannulas. Unlike sharp needles, these blunt-tip tubes have a better safety profile with less side effects and less likelihood of adverse effects, including fluid retention, swelling, bruising, trauma and irreversible damage to skin tissue.
 
The substances themselves go to work to add volume to sunken areas and fill in folds and wrinkles.
 
There are many different types of fillers. These fillers each have different characteristics. For this reason, we can identify the best treatment for many different concerns.
 
Some of the most popular fillers are made from natural substances, such as hyaluronic acid. They aren’t permanent but instead are absorbed by the body, reducing the likelihood of unwanted side effects.

Controlled heat for tightening

Another category of treatments has emerged that uses laser light energy, ultrasound, radio frequency energy, or intense cold to treat the effects of aging on our skin.
 
California Skin & Laser Center uses TriPollar RF Technology to tighten skin. Via the ThermiTight procedure, radio frequency energy is applied to target the lower face, outer arms, abdomen, thighs, back, and other areas precisely, safely and comfortably.
 
Thermi Aesthetics reports you can expect the following:

• A small amount of anesthetic solution is injected into the treatment site
• A small device, SmartTip thermistor probe, is inserted under the skin
• Dr. Bock and his staff use gentle movements to heat up underlying tissues
• This heating is controlled and brought to a desired level
• Thermal imaging is used to visually monitor skin temperature
• Usually after less than one hour, a wrap is applied

Normal activities are typically enjoyed the next day. Liposuction and surgical lifting procedures may require weeks of recovery. Post-treatment fat cells damaged by heat will shrink in size to eliminate a double chin or reduce a flabby jawline. Targeted heating also results in the immediate contraction of collagen fibers. The process of new collagen and elastin production is accelerated to add firmness and flexibility to aging skin. Some patients may notice immediate improvements. Results that are more dramatic are usually realized within six months and these results can last for years.
 
The skin tightening treatment for sagging skin in Stockton depends on factors such as the condition of your skin and specific concerns. Dr. Bock’s experience with both nonsurgical and surgical procedures assures we can identify the best treatment for you. Find out more about your options by calling [phone].

 
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