Why this might be the skin-tightening breakthrough we've been waiting for

Entering the cold laser revolution

- DR. KAYCEE REYES

There's a question I hear almost daily in my clinic, "Doc, is there anything that can tighten my skin without surgery?" It used to be a complicated answer. Now, I'm genuinely excited to talk about something new.

For years, we've had tools like Ultherapy and Thermage. Both good options, no doubt. They've helped countless patients delay the need for surgical intervention by coaxing the skin to produce its own collagen. But each came with trade-offs. Ultherapy can be quite painful for some. Thermage works beautifully but doesn't address surface texture. And for many Filipinas, with our naturally medium to deeper skin tones, traditional lasers were often a gamble we couldn't afford to take. but with UltraClear, it feels like someone finally listened to what both doctors and patients have been asking for.

The procedure itself takes only 15 to 30 minutes. Most patients describe it as a mild tingling sensation, nothing like the intense discomfort associated with older ablative lasers.

What makes it different

UltraClear is what we call a "cold fiber laser," which sounds almost contradictory. How can a laser be cold? The technology is delivered in such a precise, controlled manner that it avoids the excessive heat that made older lasers risky. Think of it as the difference between a surgeon's scalpel and a kitchen knife. Same basic concept, wildly different precision.