
Laser Skin Tightening
Loose skin is its own problem, and it does not always come with extra fat. Sometimes the fullness is already gone and what is left behind is laxity, that softer, less firm quality along the jawline, under the chin, or on the upper arms. Removing more volume from an area like that will not help and can make it look worse. BeautiFirm at Solace Medical Aesthetics in Fort Wayne is built for exactly this situation. It is a minimally invasive treatment focused on tightening loose skin and improving skin contraction, without removing or transferring any fat.

Same platform, separate treatment
BeautiFirm runs on the same Alma BeautiFill platform we use for laser liposuction and fat transfer, but it is a separate treatment with a different purpose. Rather than the liposuction setup, a dedicated tightening fiber delivers controlled laser energy just beneath the skin through a very small access point, under local numbing. That energy warms the tissue in a targeted way and prompts your body to remodel collagen over the weeks that follow, which is what produces the gradual firming. Because it does not involve fat suction, the procedure is shorter and the recovery is easier than a full contouring session.

BeautiFirm can be performed entirely on its own when tightening is the only goal, and for a lot of patients that is the right call. It can also be combined with BeautiFill liposuction in the same visit when there is stubborn fat to address alongside the laxity, since both run on the same platform. Which path makes sense depends on how much loose skin you have, how your skin tends to respond, and what you want the area to look like when everything settles. During your consultation in Fort Wayne, your provider will assess the area honestly and tell you whether tightening alone will get you there, whether combining treatments makes more sense, or whether a surgical option would serve you better. Results build gradually rather than appearing overnight, and knowing that going in makes the whole process easier.
What BeautiFirm is designed to do

How is BeautiFirm different from BeautiFill?
Both run on the same Alma platform, but they do different jobs. BeautiFill is laser-assisted liposuction that removes fat and can transfer it elsewhere. BeautiFirm uses the platform's dedicated tightening fiber to treat skin laxity on its own, with no fat removal or fat transfer involved.
Does BeautiFirm remove any fat?
No. BeautiFirm is focused entirely on tightening and skin contraction. If you also want fat reduction or volume restored somewhere else, your provider may recommend combining it with BeautiFill during the same visit.
What areas can be treated?
It is commonly used on areas where skin has lost firmness, including under the chin and along the neck and jawline, as well as the upper arms and inner thighs. Your provider will confirm at your consultation whether the area you are concerned about is a good fit.
What is recovery like, and when will I see results?
Because a small access point is used and the treatment is performed under local numbing, expect some swelling and tenderness for a few days. Most patients are back to light activity quickly. Skin contraction builds gradually as collagen remodels, so the result continues to develop over the following weeks and months.

