SkinTyte
A gradual skin firming treatment for the neck and jowl area
SkinTyte uses light from the visible orange-red spectrum through to deep infrared, tailored for your skintype. This light gently warms the deeper layers of your skin, right where your collagen and elastin live. That heat causes an immediate, subtle tightening, and kicks off a slower rebuilding of collagen over the following months as your skin heals and renews itself. It's delivered on the same BBL platform as BBL Hero at Lucere, through a setting built specifically for firming rather than pigment or redness.
Who this treatment suits
SkinTyte works by strengthening and firming collagen and elastin that are still present in your skin. It's best suited to early-to-moderate laxity through the neck and jowl area - a loosening you've noticed, but not skin that visibly folds or hangs. If you can pinch more than an inch of loose skin in this area, SkinTyte is unlikely to give you the result you're picturing. For more advanced sagging, a surgical option or a different treatment path may serve you better, and we're happy to have that honest conversation with you.
If you've noticed softening along the jawline or under the chin, and you're not expecting a dramatic, surgical-level change, SkinTyte is a strong, non-invasive option.
Four treatments minimum
A minimum of four treatments is required, spaced a few weeks apart. This isn't a one-and-done treatment, and we won't suggest it as one. The new collagen and elastin your skin produces in response to treatment takes time to develop - full results aren't visible until three to six months after your final session.
Because the change is gradual, it can be genuinely difficult to notice in the mirror day to day. That's why we take standardised photos at the start of your course and along the way.
Investment
A single session lets you trial the treatment or top up between courses, but on its own it won't produce the result this treatment is capable of - that requires the full course, which is why we've priced the course to reward the commitment that actually gets results. Most clients will benefit from ongoing maintenance sessions after their initial course, since the results this treatment builds continue to be shaped by the same factors that caused the laxity in the first place. We recommend that all our SkinTyte clients purchase and consistently use Adipeau Skincare and we also offer SkinTyte clients a special discount on our LED face & neck masks for consistent home use.
Is SkinTyte right for you?
The best way to know is a consultation, where we'll look at your skin, talk through what's realistic for your neck and jowl concerns, and build a plan - including whether SkinTyte is the right fit at all, or whether another treatment or approach would serve you better.
What it won't do
SkinTyte won't remove excess skin, and it won't produce a surgical-level lift. It works with the collagen and elastin your skin already has - it can't create structure that isn't there. We tell you this upfront so you know exactly what SkinTyte can - and can't - do for you.
What to expect during treatment
SkinTyte is a fairly quick treatment for the neck and jowl area. The handpiece glides back and forth over the target area. Your skin is cooled before, during, and after each pass of the handpiece, which keeps you comfortable while heat builds gently in the deeper layers. Most clients describe the sensation as warmth that builds rather than discomfort. Treatment settings are tailored to your skin, and how your skin responds on the day.
Pre-Treatment Guidelines
4 weeks before: avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, self tanner. If you have recent or upcoming injectables (Botox, filler), let us know at your consultation so we can advise on timing.
1 week before: avoid certain medications (only in consultation with your doctor), and active skincare including retinoids and some chemical exfoliants. We'll cover this in detail at your consultation.
* You will be given a comprehensive list of pre & post-care instructions to take home at your consultation.
Post-Treatment Guidelines
You may notice mild redness and a feeling of tightness or firmness in the treated area for a few hours after your session - this is a normal, expected response to the treatment, not a sign of a burn or adverse reaction. Cool compresses can help if needed, though most clients don't find they need them.
For the first 24-48 hours: avoid direct sun exposure, hot tubs, saunas, and intense exercise. Continue your daily SPF as part of your normal skincare routine to protect the results you're building.
We also recommend consistent use of our LED masks and Adipeau Skincare to help maintain your results.