Skin Tightening Versus Rejuvenation

Sara Cheeney
By Sara Cheeney

Sara Cheeney is a medically trained nurse practitioner, ZO Skin Health UK Trainer, and owner of the award-winning Pure Perfection Clinic in Rossett, Wales.


With so much jargon surrounding skin treatments, it’s hard to know what’s what and, most importantly, what’s right for you.

We’re all about making your life easier so we have broken down the difference between two of the most heard phrases – ‘skin tightening’ and ‘skin rejuvenation’.

As well as explaining what each means, we’ll explore some of the expert anti-ageing treatment options for both.

Skin tightening

What it means: skin tightening is all about making your skin firmer and less saggy, while reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.  

Why you may need it: with age, our collagen (which provides skin structure and firmness) and elastin (which gives skin its ‘bounce back’ ability) begin to decline.

This leads to skin sagging, loss of definition, and lines and wrinkles. 

Skin tightening

Treatments that can tighten skin: we recommend procedures that can stimulate collagen and elastin production, as this will lead to tighter, firmer skin. My go-to treatments use radiofrequency heat energy to achieve this such as Forma, Secret RF and Morpheus8. A bespoke consultation will determine the best approach for you. 

Skin rejuvenation 

What it means: skin rejuvenation focuses on enhancing your general skin quality, making it look brighter and more youthful

Why you may need it: general skin ageing and certain conditions such as acne, hyperpigmentation or rosacea may make our skin look uneven in tone and texture. They can also lead to skin dryness, oiliness, discolouration and dullness, which can make us look older and more tired. 

Treatments that can rejuvenate skin: there are lots of skin rejuvenation options to choose from, but some of our favourites include skin needling, Profhilo, HydraFacial, ZO Skin Health Peels, Viscoderm Hydrobooster, Dermalux LED and Lumecca. 

Choosing your anti-ageing prevention strategy

Choosing your anti-ageing prevention strategy

If you’re still unsure whether skin tightening or skin rejuvenation is right for you, get in touch with the team today for a full skin assessment and bespoke treatment plan. 

We offer a selection of packages to suit all needs and budgets, so can tailor an effective approach to your individual concerns and circumstances.

If you want to read more, the experts at Consulting Room really know what they're talking about and have put together some skin tightening, lines and wrinkles, radiofrequency, Complexion improvement, acne, rosacea, skin needlingProfhiloHydraFacialZO Skin Health PeelsViscoderm HydroboosterDermalux LED treatment FAQs just for you. 

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If you're keen to get started with any of these treatments right away then you're in luck - those clever folks also have a list of trusted, accredited skin tightening, lines and wrinklesradiofrequency, Complexion improvement, acne, rosacea, skin needling, Profhilo, HydraFacial, ZO Skin Health Peels, Viscoderm Hydrobooster, Dermalux LED clinics in your area.

Sara Cheeney is a medically trained nurse practitioner, ZO Skin Health Faculty Member & UK Trainer and owner of the award-winning Pure Perfection Clinic in Chester, North Wales.

The experience with her own skin and confidence as a teenager was the starting point of the journey of becoming dual-trained as a nurse and a beauty therapist. Whilst studying the two she found that each profession could significantly enhance the other in terms of greater patient satisfaction. Sara consistently seeks out new knowledge, training and innovative technology that has helped pioneer Pure Perfection Clinic into the award-winning clinic it is today.

Give Pure Perfection Clinic a call on 01244 917 256 or visit pureperfectionclinic.com for more information.

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