High-tech facials: 5 professional treatments to firm skin and boost radiance

In 2026, high-tech facial treatments are seducing more and more women. These professional protocols promise to firm skin and boostradiance. Ultrasound, laser, oxygen: here’s what you need to know before taking the plunge.

Why are these skin-tightening treatments so popular?

Social networks have brought to light these techniques, once reserved for insiders. Today, many women are looking for targeted treatments to correct the signs of aging. As a result, the demand for skin-firming treatments continues to grow.

In France, the approach differs from that taken in Asia. The first step is to consult a doctor about the problem. The practitioner then selects the appropriate technique, after checking for contraindications and possible drug interactions.

The procedure is never performed on the same day as the initial consultation. Dermatologist Dr Noël Schartz recommends waiting two weeks. This gives you time to sign the estimate, examine your budget and avoid jumping in on a whim.

“Ideally, you should wait two weeks, to give the patient time to sign the estimate and informed consent, to examine his or her budget, to think things over and not jump in on a whim.”

Sofwave: ultrasound to combat sagging

This machine uses ultrasound technology to firm the skin and combat sagging. It heats the dermis deep down to stimulate collagen production. The session lasts approximately 45 minutes.

After treatment, the skin may be red and swollen for a few hours. It then takes up to three months for the regeneration process to be optimal. The facial contours are then redefined and the skin regains its tightness.

• Sofwave: ultrasound to firm and tighten the skin
• Oxyface: high-pressure oxygen to moisturize and boost radiance
• Hollywood Peel: activated charcoal laser for a luminous complexion
• Hydrafacial: deep cleansing and clear skin
• Clear + Brilliant: fractional laser to smooth pores and fine lines

Oxyface and Hollywood Peel for radiance and regeneration

The Oxyface protocol begins with microneedling performed with a dermapen. Oxygen is then sprayed onto the face at high pressure to nourish and moisturize the skin. A biocellulose mask completes the treatment, followed by an LED session. Total treatment time is 40 minutes.

The Hollywood Peel is a mechanical laser peel. The doctor applies an activated charcoal-based lotion and leaves it on for 12 minutes. The laser then stimulates collagen production and eliminates impurities. This 20-minute treatment provides immediate radiance.

These two treatments do not require any social eviction. In the days that follow, the skin is moisturized as much as possible and sun protection is applied. The complexion becomes more even and spots gradually fade.

Prices and treatments vary according to protocol

Sofwave costs around €1,600 for the whole face. 1 to 2 sessions are required. The treatment can also target a specific area, such as the eyebrows or lower face.

Oxyface costs around €130 per session at a Lazeo center. This treatment can be repeated every 3 weeks. The Hollywood Peel costs around €180 per session, with the option of 6 sessions at 2-week intervals.

Hydrafacial and Clear + Brilliant: cleanse and smooth skin texture

The Hydrafacial is a deep-cleansing protocol that is very popular on social networks. It combines exfoliation, gentle peeling and aspiration of impurities. This 30-minute treatment leaves skin immediately clearer and more radiant. Prices start at around €130.

Clear + Brilliant is a non-ablative fractional laser that is very popular across the Atlantic. It targets the skin’s surface and deeper layers with wavelengths of 1,440 and 1,927 nanometers. This treatment helps firm the skin while smoothing pores, fine lines and acne scars.

The session lasts approximately 30 minutes. The skin may be red and swollen for a few hours. After two weeks, the skin texture appears visibly smoother. The cost is around €350 per session, with a recommended course of treatment of 3 to 6 sessions spaced at least 2 weeks apart.

This treatment is suitable for all skin types. It acts on dilated pores, fine lines, acne scars and pigmentation. For those wishing to firm the skin and improve its overall quality, this option is well worth considering.

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