Titan Laser Information

Titan is the product name given to a procedure that many are calling a non surgical face lift. The Titan is one of the newest products to emerge in the laser skin resurfacing field, offering patients a type of skin treatment that is marked by minimal if any discomfort. The Titan Laser is an infrared-light device used to combat aging by stimulating and restoring collagen that lies below the skins surface. As the skin ages the collagen fibers begin to stretch and the end result is sagging skin. The procedure works via two methods. First it heats the weaker collagen which causes it to immediately contract and thicken. Secondly it creates micro injuries to the dermis layer of the skin which results in it producing new collagen over the next several months.

The Titan Procedure has been used for various areas of the body including parts on the face, neck and body in which wrinkles or mild sagging is starting to appear. The most common areas of treatment are the facial area, with the forehead, cheeks, jowl, and neck being the most often treated areas. The Titan Laser is also utilized to treat other regions such as the stomach, thighs, and arms. Doctors are also finding the Titan procedure to be especially effective in treating more difficult regions of the body such as the elbows and knee areas. These areas were some of the least responsive to previous skin rejuvenation procedures.

Length and details of the Titan procedure

The sessions utilizing the Titan Laser take from 10 minutes to one hour, based on your doctor’s treatment approach. A topical numbing cream is applied to most patients beforehand, but there is little in the way of pain during the procedure. The feeling during the procedure can best be described as a pulse of heat which continually cycles throughout the treatment.

Risks and/or complications related to the Titan procedure

Those receiving treatment from the Titan Laser indicate the procedure is almost pain free. There are few if any side effects associated with treatment via the Titan Laser. Patients may experience slight redness that usually will fade after an hour. Any swelling that occurs should subside within a day. Patients receiving treatment via the Titan Laser may immediately return to work, have undergone what could be called a lunch-time produced.

What makes the Titan procedure attractive is its minimal impact. The procedure is not surgical, but rivals many results from traditional surgery. Furthermore the skin surface is not damaged as the procedure does not extend below the dermis region.

Long-term results of the Titan procedure

Since the Titan Laser works by stimulating the formation of new collagen, ideal results will take approximately three to eight months to materialize. While the Titan Laser procedure is very effective it does have limitations. Individuals with advanced skin aging coupled with sun damage and excessive wrinkles may not be the ideal candidates for the Titan laser procedure.

How much does a Titan Laser procedure cost?

A Titan procedure costs between $1500 to $2500.

Will my insurance cover a Titan procedure?

Because a Titan procedure is considered an elective procedure, insurance usually will not cover the operation.

Read more about the Titan Laser Procedure and its benefits. Alan Hood is a contributing writer at Houston Medical Center