Advanced Filler Training
Filler Foundation & AdvancedApple Valley, MN · Candela GentleMax Pro Plus
Lift. Firm. Smooth.
Book NowPricing
$350 to $450
Appointment Time
30 to 60 Minutes
Full Results
3 to 6 Months
Sessions
1 to 3 Sessions
What Is Laser Skin Tightening?
At Aesthetic Beauty Lab in Apple Valley, MN, our Candela GentleMax Pro Plus is a non-invasive treatment that stimulates collagen and elastin to firm, lift, and smooth the skin. No surgery, no needles, no incisions, just laser energy doing the work from the outside.
Heat triggers your skin's repair response, producing new structural proteins for visible immediate tightening plus long-term collagen rebuilding over 3 to 6 months. Safe for face, neck, and décolleté, customized to your concerns.
Serving Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, Bloomington, Prior Lake, Savage, Minneapolis, and Saint Paul.
Step by Step
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The Candela laser bypasses the surface epidermis and delivers controlled heat to the dermal layer below, where collagen lives.
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Existing collagen fibers contract on heating, producing visible tightening you can see at the end of your session.
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Controlled thermal stimulus triggers your skin's repair response. New collagen forms over the following weeks.
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Collagen rebuilds for 3 to 6 months. Most clients see progressive improvement long after their session ends.
What We Treat
Superficial to moderate expression lines around the eyes, mouth, and forehead. The laser stimulates new collagen production deep in the skin, gradually softening these fine lines.
Early sagging along the jawline, neck, and lower face. As we age, skin loses firmness. Laser tightening boosts collagen and elastin to firm up these areas without surgery.
Skin that has lost density and elasticity with age. Treatment creates real structural improvement from the inside out, restoring genuine firmness rather than temporarily plumping the surface.
Rough, crepey surface texture that feels loose or irregular. The Candela laser smooths and refines the skin's surface while building collagen underneath for lasting improvement.
Proactive collagen stimulation for clients in their 30s and 40s. Starting laser tightening before significant laxity develops helps preserve your natural firmness and slow visible aging.
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Treatment Areas
Safe for face, neck, and décolleté, customized to your concerns and goals.
Each treatment plan is customized based on your concerns. Treat one area or combine for total facial rejuvenation.
Treatment Pricing
Choose the area that addresses your concerns or combine for the most comprehensive results.
Forehead, eyes, cheeks, around mouth, jawline.
$350
Full face plus neck for complete facial tightening.
$450
Final pricing is confirmed during your consultation based on your specific concerns and treatment plan.
Serving the Twin Cities South Metro
Aesthetic Beauty Lab is located at 15875 Emperor Ave Suite 120 in Apple Valley, MN, minutes from neighborhoods across the Twin Cities south metro. Clients drive to us from Burnsville (10 minutes), Eagan (12 minutes), Lakeville (8 minutes), and Rosemount (6 minutes) for Candela GentleMax Pro Plus skin tightening.
Built Around You
Tell us where you are seeing the most laxity. Our team designs a treatment that builds real collagen for genuine, long-term firmness. Whether you're looking for skin tightening in Apple Valley, anti-aging laser in Burnsville, or a long-term plan across the Twin Cities, the right place to start is here.
Design My Aesthetic Plan
Aesthetic Beauty Lab is located at 15875 Emperor Ave Suite 120 in Apple Valley, MN. We serve clients from Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, Bloomington, and the greater Twin Cities. Call 952-256-2223 to book your consultation.
Four key mechanisms. (1) Deep tissue heating: laser energy bypasses the epidermis and heats the dermis directly without surface damage. (2) Immediate collagen contraction: existing collagen fibers contract upon heating for visible immediate tightening. (3) Neocollagenesis: controlled thermal stimulus triggers a healing response and new collagen forms over weeks. (4) Long-term remodeling: collagen continues rebuilding for 3 to 6 months, improving gradually.
Most clients benefit from an initial series of 1 to 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart for optimal collagen stimulation. Visible improvement develops over 3 to 6 months. For maintenance, 1 to 2 sessions per year help extend your results long-term.
Six key benefits. Non-surgical and non-invasive (no anesthesia, no incisions, no recovery). Little to no downtime (mild redness resolves within hours). Natural results (gradual improvement looks natural, not overdone). Safe and comfortable (DCD cooling keeps treatment comfortable). Pairs well with other services (synergistic with facials, microneedling, and neurotoxin). Maintenance friendly (1 to 2 annual sessions maintain results long-term).
Most adults with mild to moderate skin laxity, fine lines, or early signs of aging are excellent candidates. The treatment is best suited for clients in their 30s through 50s who want to slow visible aging without surgery. Severe laxity may need surgical referral. We assess fit at consultation.
Most clients describe the sensation as warm pulses with brief snaps of heat. The Candela Dynamic Cooling Device fires a burst of cooling before each pulse, keeping treatment comfortable throughout. No topical numbing is typically needed.
No downtime. Mild redness for 1 to 4 hours after treatment is normal. Most clients return to regular activities immediately, including makeup the same day.
Face alone is $350 per session. Face plus neck is $450 per session. Final pricing is confirmed during your consultation. Most clients invest in a series of 1 to 3 sessions for optimal results.