Have you ever caught a glimpse of your knees and wondered when they started looking older than the rest of you? The skin around the knees is one of the first places to lose firmness, and no amount of squats, lotions, or healthy eating seems to fix it. The good news is that you do not have to live with crepey, sagging knees, and you do not have to go under the knife to see a difference.
At Old Town Med Spa, board-certified physicians Dr. Nael Gharbi and Dr. Shazel Gharbi, known as the MD Brothers, deliver advanced aesthetic care across River North, Bucktown, and Lincoln Park. With more than a decade of medical experience and a reputation as some of Chicago’s top cosmetic providers, they bring proven skill to every body sculpting treatment.
Why Are the Knees Such a Trouble Spot?
Even with regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle, the knees often hold on to loose, crepey skin. Because they are major joints that bend and flex thousands of times a day, the surrounding skin stretches constantly and resists creams or at-home remedies. Surgery used to be the only fix, but minimally invasive thread treatments now offer a powerful alternative.
What Is Non-Surgical Knee Tightening?
Non-surgical knee tightening uses tiny dissolvable threads, often made of polydioxanone (PDO), placed just beneath the skin to lift and support the area. The threads create a gentle internal framework while stimulating your body’s natural collagen production. Over time, this leads to firmer, smoother skin around the knees without the need for surgery or a lengthy recovery.
Benefits of Knee Tightening
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Reduces the appearance of sagging and crepey skin
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Boosts natural collagen for long-term improvement
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Minimally invasive with little to no downtime
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Performed under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting
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Visible lift you can see soon after treatment
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Knee tightening is a wonderful option for adults bothered by loose, wrinkled skin around the knees who are not ready for surgery. Healthy individuals with mild to moderate laxity tend to see the best results. During your consultation, your provider will review your goals and medical history to confirm the treatment is right for you.
What to Expect During Treatment
Your provider numbs the area with local anesthesia and places the threads through tiny entry points. The threads form a supportive mesh beneath the surface, gently repositioning the skin for an immediately noticeable lift. As the threads dissolve over the next several months, your body builds new collagen to maintain and refine the result.
Recovery and Results
Most patients return to their normal activities quickly with only mild swelling or tenderness. You will see initial improvement right away, and final results continue to develop as collagen rebuilds. Outcomes vary from person to person, which is why a personalized consultation matters.
Why Choose Old Town Med Spa for Knee Tightening in Chicago, IL?
Old Town Med Spa is led by Dr. Nael Gharbi and Dr. Shazel Gharbi, board-certified in Aesthetic Medicine and Internal Medicine and active members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Society of Liposuction Surgery. Since 2015, the MD Brothers have helped thousands of patients achieve natural-looking results through advanced injectables, PDO threads, liposuction, lasers, and full-body contouring. You can explore more of our advanced treatments on our Old Town Med Spa in Chicago page, where personalized care and physician-led expertise are the standard at every visit.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
You do not have to settle for sagging knees. Knee tightening at Old Town Med Spa can refresh this often-overlooked area with minimal downtime and beautiful, natural results. Contact our team today to schedule a consultation at our River North, Bucktown, or Lincoln Park location in Chicago.
