2020 has definitely made many of us want to turn back the clock and start over. And as much as there are definite perks to adulthood—you know, things like having your own place and being able to drink wine—there are some things that are not always so fun, like paying the bills or beginning to see signs of ageing.

But it happens. With age we’re going to see changes in our skin, and it’s totally normal that we’re not always going to be the biggest fans of every single thing that happens to us as adults.

Deflation, skin laxity, degradation of the texture of our skin, and loss of moisture are not some of our favourite grown-up things. While we may not be able to turn back the clock on 2020, and we’d never want to go back in time ourselves (seriously, we learned what we needed to learn from our 20s, and we’re good with leaving them in the past) we have a few tricks up our sleeves that can help address these skin concerns in the interest of keeping our skin happy, healthy, and glowing.

So if you’re finding that your skin is not looking quite as firm or tight as you might want, we’ve got a few different skin tightening options for you. The best skin tightening results are achieved with a multi-pronged approach: non-invasive in clinic treatments (like radio frequency treatments), slightly more invasive in-clinic treatments (filler) and of course at home skincare (so important, and something you can do every day).

Forma and Viva Diamond Polar Skin Tightening

If you’re looking to primarily address tightening only, we recommend our skin tightening and resurfacing treatments, Forma and Viva Diamond Polar.

Forma stimulates the production of collagen in your face by delivering heat and radiofrequency. It’s a non-invasive and painless procedure that has amazing immediate results. The skin on your face will be tighter, giving it more contour and a natural lift. The best thing about Forma is that it works for everyone .

Viva Diamond Polar has a similar goal to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in your skin. It uses radiofrequency and magnetic pulses to get the job done. For a lot of people it’s a great skin tightening alternative if you want to avoid dermal fillers, but can also be used in addition to fillers to create even more amazing results.

Morpheus8 and Viva Nano Fractional

If you’re looking to tighten your skin, but also want to improve your skin texture, Morpheus 8 and Viva Nano Fractional are your go to treatments for skin tightening as well as skin resurfacing.

Morpheus8 combines radiofrequency energy with microneedling, and has such powerful results as it can address a number of issues at once, like fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin texture, acne scarring, and of course skin laxity.

While Viva Nano Fractional will stimulate the production of collagen in your skin and as a result have a tightening effect, it’s primarily meant to combat skin imperfections like deep lines and wrinkles, acnes scars, and stretch marks.

These treatments are more invasive and require some social downtime (you’ll be quite red and we want you to avoid makeup for 48 hours after).

Microneedling with Hyaluronic Acid (Microneedling Beauty Boosters)

Microneedling Beauty Boosters are really aimed at deep hydration. We love these powerful treatments and what they can do for dry, lackluster skin and rough textures. They are really aimed to revitalize the skin and make it more radiant, improving the overall quality of the skin.

They will also do some tightening. Microneedling, which stimulates the wound healing response in your body, will automatically kick start the production of collagen and elastin leading to tighter skin. If you’re looking for the best kinds of skin tightening results, we recommend that these be used in combination with some of the other treatments listed here, depending on what exactly you’re trying to treat.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers can also help to address sagging and deep facial folds in the face, but they really only go so far. At MD Beauty Clinic we use hyaluronic acid based fillers, which will replenish your face with the moisture needed to tighten the skin and add volume. Dermal fillers are great injectables that enhance the skin and give you an immediate outcome.

But if your main goal is to tighten your skin, dermal fillers alone probably won’t be enough to get the result that you’re looking for. They can, however, give other treatments a real boost, so we definitely recommend a holistic approach.

At Home Skincare (Retinol and Firm)

If you want your skin to be in tip top shape you really have to care for it day and night. We always recommend a high quality daily skincare regime that will help the skin continue to produce collagen and elastin and keep it healthy and strong.

If we’re talking just your skin tightening needs, Retinol Treatment and Firm from Miracle 10 Skincare are what you’ll need.

Retinol works its magic by offering your skin the necessary ingredients (vitamins, anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories) that will firm up and refine your skin. One of the key ingredients, Vitamin A, has become a cult favourite for its refining, firming and tightening abilities (as a bonus, it’s also an amazing acne fighter). Miracle 10’s Retinol Treatment is formulated with botanical emollients and has a patented encapsulation system to help ensure its efficacy, meaning it’s really powerful but still gentle enough for more sensitive skin types.

We recommend that you start with a small dose of Retinol once or twice a week and gradually work your way up to every other night. You can start with Retinol Treatment 30 and, once you’ve used the whole thing, upgrade to Retinol Treatment 60 and pack a little stronger punch.

We also love Firm because not only does it improve the firmness of your skin and add volume, but it also acts as a daily moisturizer that absorbs perfectly without feeling heavy or oily. It’s got a breakthrough formulation that includes Alfalfa Extract, which has retinol-like effects, plus Vitamin E Acetate and Coenzyme Q10 to dramatically improve skin firmness and volume.