Titan

How it works

Titan is a skin-tightening device made by Cutera that uses infrared light. Infrared energy passes through the top layer and warms the deeper dermis, while cooling protects the surface. The heat is meant to cause contraction of existing collagen and encourage new collagen to form over time. Providers usually go over each area more than once. Results vary by person, and changes are often subtle.

Good to know

• It is not a laser in the strict sense; it uses a broad infrared light source.
• Cooling usually touches the skin during treatment.
• Warmth builds up with each pass.
• Temporary redness, swelling, and rarely burns are possible.

Asking about Titan in English

"Titan" can be mistaken for "Titanium" lifting, which is a different name used by some clinics. Ask whether the device is Titan by Cutera, and request that it be written in your plan.

Ask the doctor, "How hot should this feel on a scale you use?" and "What do I say if it is too hot?" Ask how many passes will be made and how many visits are planned. Keep photos in the same light before and after, so changes are easier to judge.