Dr. Erdman uses Alma Accent Prime to firm loose skin and reduce stubborn fat through focused radiofrequency and ultrasound energy — no incisions, no downtime, and no membership required to get started.
What Accent Prime Actually Does to Your Skin
Alma Accent Prime combines two technologies in a single platform: focused radiofrequency that heats the deeper layers of skin to stimulate collagen remodeling, and ultrasound energy that disrupts fat cells beneath the surface. The two work together to firm the skin from the inside while reducing localized volume where you don't want it.
Results develop gradually over 6–12 weeks as your body rebuilds collagen in response to the controlled heat. Most patients complete a short series of treatments spaced a few weeks apart, then maintain with a session once or twice a year.
This is not a dramatic transformation in a single appointment. It is a clinically grounded process with measurable, lasting improvement — and Dr. Erdman will tell you exactly what to expect before you book anything.
Common Areas We Treat
- Jawline and jowls — firming loose skin along the lower face and jaw
- Neck and décolletage — smoothing crepey texture and tightening lax skin
- Upper arms — reducing the soft tissue looseness that resists exercise
- Abdomen and flanks — addressing skin laxity and stubborn fat together
- Inner thighs — tightening skin that has lost elasticity over time
Why Patients Choose a Physician for This Treatment
Accent Prime delivers radiofrequency and ultrasound energy to precise tissue depths. Getting the energy settings right — and adjusting them based on your skin type, tissue thickness, and treatment area — requires clinical judgment, not just a protocol sheet.
At Ageless Beauty Doctors, Dr. Erdman performs every Accent Prime treatment herself. She calibrates the device to your anatomy, not to a standard setting applied to every patient who walks through the door. If something needs to be adjusted mid-treatment, she adjusts it.
That level of oversight is not standard at most med spas in the area, where body contouring treatments are routinely delegated to a technician.
How We Decide If Skin Tightening Is Right for You
Before recommending any treatment, Dr. Erdman uses Alma IQ multi-spectral imaging to assess your skin at the surface and below it. The scan measures texture, laxity, and tissue quality — giving her objective data to work from rather than a visual impression.
If Accent Prime is the right tool for your concern, she'll explain why. If a different approach — or a combination of treatments — would get you a better result, she'll tell you that instead.
There is no pressure to book a package. There is no upsell built into the consultation.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Step 1: Consultation and Skin Assessment
Dr. Erdman reviews your concerns, evaluates the treatment area, and sets realistic expectations for what Accent Prime can achieve. If you haven't had an Alma IQ scan yet, this is a good time to do it.
Step 2: Treatment
The handpiece is applied to the treatment area and delivers controlled radiofrequency or ultrasound energy in passes. Most patients describe a warm, deep heat sensation. Sessions typically run 30–60 minutes depending on the area.
Step 3: Post-Treatment and Follow-Up
There is no meaningful downtime. Mild warmth or redness in the treated area is normal and typically resolves within a few hours. Dr. Erdman is reachable by direct text after your appointment — not a front desk, not a call center.
Step 4: Results Over Time
Collagen remodeling takes time. You will begin to notice firmer, smoother skin in the weeks following treatment, with full results visible at 8–12 weeks. Dr. Erdman uses your Alma IQ scan data to track the change objectively at follow-up.
Body Contouring That Fits Your Life — Not a Membership
Non-surgical skin tightening at Ageless Beauty Doctors is available without a package, a membership, or a commitment to a predetermined number of sessions. You pay for what you need. You get a physician in the room every time.
If you're in Rocky River, Fairview Park, Westlake, or the surrounding area and you want a straight answer about whether Accent Prime is right for you, book a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Non-Surgical Skin Tightening
How many Accent Prime sessions will I need?
Most patients see the best results from a series of 3–6 sessions spaced 2–4 weeks apart. Dr. Erdman will give you a specific recommendation based on your skin laxity, the area being treated, and what you want to achieve — not a standard package with a fixed number of sessions attached to a price point.Is there any downtime after a skin tightening treatment?
No meaningful downtime. The treated area may feel warm and look slightly flushed for a few hours after your appointment. Most patients return to normal activity the same day.Can skin tightening and fat reduction be done in the same session?
Yes. Accent Prime is designed to address both tissue laxity and localized fat in the same treatment area, often in the same session. Dr. Erdman will determine the right combination and sequence based on your anatomy and goals.How is this different from CoolSculpting or other fat reduction treatments?
Accent Prime combines radiofrequency and ultrasound to address both fat and skin laxity simultaneously. CoolSculpting uses cryolipolysis — controlled cooling — to reduce fat cells but does not tighten skin. Which approach is better depends on your specific concern. Dr. Erdman will give you a direct answer based on your anatomy, not on which device the practice happens to own.Does non-surgical skin tightening work as well as surgery?
No, and Dr. Erdman won't tell you otherwise. Non-surgical tightening produces real, measurable improvement in skin firmness and texture. It is not equivalent to a surgical lift in terms of degree of correction. For patients with moderate laxity who want a gradual, natural-looking result without surgery or recovery time, Accent Prime is a clinically sound option.Is Accent Prime safe for all skin tones?
Yes. Radiofrequency and ultrasound energy are not absorbed by melanin, which means Accent Prime carries no risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and is appropriate for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
