Memorial & The Woodlands

Skin Tightening

Controlled radiofrequency heat into the deeper layers of the skin. Face, neck and body, and no recovery time afterwards.

Results

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Drag to compare. These are our own skin tightening clients. Results vary from person to person and they are temporary.

The treatment

What it treats

Skin laxity. Crepey texture, a softer jawline, loose skin after weight loss or childbirth. The effect builds across a course and it is temporary, which is why it is sold as a course rather than as a promise.

What it will not do

Remove a significant amount of excess skin or fat. Radiofrequency works on laxity. If that is what you have, the honest answer is a surgical option, and you get it at the consultation rather than after six sessions.

Where it works

Jowls & submental

The double chin and the lower face. A small area and precise work, and the one where the Venus Legacy upgrade matters most: it is the only device here with a facial indication.

Face & neck

Divided into zones and worked zone by zone, not swept over in one pass.

Abdomen

Loose skin after weight loss, liposuction or childbirth.

Arms

Built around the back of the upper arm.

Legs & thighs

Firming and lifting on the legs. If dimpling rather than laxity is the main concern, Cellulite Treatment is the better start.

Sessions and packages

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Single session

$169per session
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One 50 minute session on the area you choose.

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Course of 6

$169$149per session

$894 total · 6 sessions

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The plan the treatment is designed around.

Available at Memorial and The Woodlands. A $60 deposit holds your appointment and comes off the price of the treatment. Only your first session is booked online.

The upgrade

Add a machine to the same visit

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The hands-on work treats the surface, the fascia and the lymphatics. A machine heats the tissue underneath them, so the two are not doing the same job twice, and it goes in the appointment you already have.

Venus Legacy treating the abdomen
Venus Legacy treating the face and neck

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Venus Legacy

Firmer and tighter

Skin quality and crepiness. Face and body, at both clinics.

VelaShape III treating a thigh
VelaShape III treating the abdomen and flank

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VelaShape III

Smoother and slimmer

Dimpling and the shape of an area. Body only, at Memorial.

You do not have to pick. Which machine suits you depends on the area and on what is bothering you, and your therapist decides at consultation.

How long it adds depends on the same thing, so the upgrade is priced at consultation rather than added to a cart. Ask when you book, or call 713-474-4774.

Reviews

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Based on 1031 reviews
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Tiffany Vargas
2 months ago
I can’t recommend Carlina Pintos Therapy enough! I purchased their 20-session post-op lymphatic drainage package after my mommy makeover with Dr. Kristy Hamilton, and it was one of the best investments I made in my recovery.

They started taking care of me the day after my surgery with in-home sessions , and then continued my treatments in their office. From the very beginning, everything was so easy and organized. Over the course of my recovery, I built such a great relationship with every therapist who worked on me. They were all kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my healing.

I truly believe they played a huge role in my results. My swelling improved after every session, I looked and felt better each time, and I honestly think my scar healed so beautifully and stayed so small because of the care I received.

If you’re having a mommy makeover, do yourself a favor and get the package. Start your lymphatic drainage massages as soon as you’re cleared after surgery—you won’t regret it. The care, support, and expertise from the entire team made all the difference in my recovery. Thank you all for helping make my healing process such a positive experience!
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I M
2 months ago
I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service. The ambiance here is always inviting and comfortable.
This is my go-to place for lymphatic massage and have been trying some slimming. Alejandra is very knowledgeable and I have been seeing great results. Their staff is not only friendly but also highly skilled. They are very efficient and punctual.
Mary at the front desk is very welcoming and very helpful. I highly recommend this business.
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Cristin Creel
3 months ago
I bought their non invasive cellulite package with 6 sessions. This photo is before my 1st session and after 5 sessions (I still have one more session left)! Shout out to Eliza for being such a bright part of my day in every appointment! After each session I went home with a little more confidence just based on our conversations and now the RESULTS! 🥹 She is very knowledgeable, has given me great homework, and I just don’t know how else to describe how meaningful this experience has been for me.
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Rebecca Ray
3 months ago
Jessica at Carolina Pintos Lymphatic Massage has been my therapist since my surgery four weeks ago. She has made a world of difference for me. Gotten rid of all my residual swelling and is now working out my scar tissue. I feel so much better after seeing her and my recovery is going very well. I know Jessica’s treatment has been important for my healing. She is professional, efficient and friendly too. I am now a believer in Lymphatic massage for post surgery recovery, and for addressing the lymphatic system which I have learned a lot about recently. I highly recommend this service. Everyone I have met at Carolina Pintos Massage have been professional. Five stars from me!
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Sylvia Stover
4 months ago
I cannot say enough amazing things about my experience with Alejandra. I went in for scar tissue treatment and lymphatic massage, and the results were beyond anything I expected. From the moment I arrived, I felt genuinely cared for and completely at ease from the lead to my massage therapist who conducts a thorough evaluation.

Their knowledge, technique, and attention to detail were incredible. They took the time to understand my concerns, explained the process thoroughly, and customized the treatment specifically for my needs. I could literally feel the difference during and after the session — reduced tightness, better mobility, less swelling, and overall relief I hadn’t experienced in a long time.

What truly sets them apart is their compassion and professionalism. You can tell they are deeply passionate about healing and helping their clients feel their best. The environment was calming, clean, and welcoming, which made the entire experience even more therapeutic.

If you are looking for someone highly skilled in scar tissue work and lymphatic massage, I wholeheartedly recommend them. This was one of the best bodywork experiences I’ve ever had, and I’m so grateful I found them.
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Jill Lincoln
4 months ago
Carolina and crew are all fabulous! They go through intensive training besides their own certification. I have had 6 different therapist and ALL have been the GREAT! My doctor asked what I was doing to help with my healing because he was very impressed with the results. I told him I was going to Carolina Therapy massage. The doctor can only do so much, it’s what you do after to heal that determines results. I will not just come here for healing, I plan to continue my services for even relaxation. I can’t say enough good things about everyone here!! Especially thanks to Alexis, Michelle, Alejandra, Karla, Tiffany, Adrianna…

P.S. the decor is gorgeous and the professionalism in the office is superb!
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jessic Alvin
5 months ago
I had the best experience with Eunice during my microneedling facial today! She was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain every step of the process in such a thoughtful and reassuring way. I felt completely comfortable and well taken care of the entire time. You can tell she truly cares about her clients and is passionate about what she does. I’m already looking forward to my next appointment—highly recommend her!
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Maria Murcia
5 months ago
Carolina and her team provided an experience I will truly never forget. From the moment I walked in, I felt cared for, understood, and genuinely supported. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and the level of compassion they showed throughout my lymphatic massage journey went far beyond my expectations.

Carolina has such a calming presence and a true gift for what she does. You can tell she is not only skilled, but deeply passionate about helping others heal and feel their best. Every session felt intentional, and I always left feeling lighter, refreshed, and more in tune with my body.

What meant the most to me was how much heart her and her team put into their work. They didn’t just treat me like a client, they treated me like someone who truly mattered.

I will always be grateful for the care, kindness, and dedication Carolina and her team showed me. If you are considering lymphatic massage, I cannot recommend them enough, they are truly exceptional.✨🌟🌟
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Lisa Donaldson
7 months ago
This has been life changing for me and my health!!!!
Katherine is amazing and so knowledgeable and professional. Her Linfa tea is a daily part of my routine
The office carries so much positive energy…

I used Lymphatic drainage before and after my surgery and have continued because of the positive changes I see in my body and mind.

How it goes

Before

We start by talking it through: which area you want treated, what is bothering you about it, and anything in your medical history we should plan around.

During

Fifty minutes on the table. The applicator keeps moving, and your therapist brings the area up to temperature zone by zone.

After

You go straight back to your day. The area usually feels warm and looks a little flushed for a while, and that settles on its own.

Why our clients choose us

A radiofrequency applicator being worked over the skin

The applicator is kept moving and the area is worked zone by zone.

Medical-grade technology

The base treatment runs on a medical-grade radiofrequency system, and Venus Legacy can be added in the same visit for the face or the body.

A plan for your area

The 50 minutes are built around what you actually want treated, not the same pass over everyone.

Consultation first

You talk the area and the goal through with your therapist before the treatment starts, not after it.

Follow-up care

Aftercare instructions and follow-up appointments, so a course is looked after to the end of it.

Claims you can check

Where we say a device is cleared for something, the clearance number is on that device’s page. Where the honest answer is temporary, we say temporary.

Two clinics

Memorial / the Energy Corridor and The Woodlands, serving West and North Houston.

Before you book

Can you get rid of hanging belly skin without surgery?

Not realistically. Radiofrequency treats skin laxity and can improve the look of sagging skin, but it is not enough for a significant amount of excess skin or fat. For moderate to severe cases the honest answer is a surgical option such as abdominoplasty or liposuction. We would rather tell you here than after six sessions.

What is radiofrequency?

Energy that has been used in medical and aesthetic practice for decades. It delivers controlled heat into the deeper layers of the skin, which stimulates collagen. The heat is the working part of the treatment, which is why the therapist keeps the applicator moving and works the area up to temperature.

Can it permanently tighten my skin?

No. The effect is temporary. It can last several months to a year depending on the person, and it fades as the skin carries on ageing. No treatment stops that. Sun protection and moisturiser prolong what a course achieves.

How many sessions will I need?

It builds across a course rather than arriving in one visit, which is why we sell it as a course. Six is the usual plan and your therapist confirms it at consultation.

Is it safe, and does it hurt?

It is non-invasive, nothing is cut or removed, and side effects are usually limited to warmth and transient redness. Most people describe it as a hot massage. If it stops being comfortable, say so and the energy comes down.

What does the research actually show?

Small studies, and worth naming rather than gesturing at. Thirty of thirty-one people improved by at least one wrinkle grade in one trial; eleven of eleven improved in skin laxity in another. Both were run on the multi-polar platform Venus Legacy is built on rather than on the base treatment, and eleven patients is a very small sample. Full citations are at the foot of this page.

Should I add a machine session?

For skin quality it is usually Venus Legacy, and for the jowls and lower face it is the only option of the two, because VelaShape III has no facial indication at all. Your therapist decides at consultation. See Venus Legacy.

Why not VelaShape III for skin tightening?

Different job. VelaShape III is built around dimpling and the shape of an area, it is body-only, and its FDA record carries no facial indication. For laxity and skin quality, Venus Legacy is the one. See VelaShape III for what it does cover.

Who should not have it?

Pregnancy, active cancer treatment and certain skin and circulatory conditions rule it out or need a doctor first, and the machine part adds implanted electrical devices and metal implants in the area. Your therapist screens for this before your first session.

Ready when you are

Memorial and The Woodlands. Monday to Friday 9:00 to 19:30, Saturday 9:00 to 15:00.

Serving River Oaks, Tanglewood, West University, Katy, Creekside Park, Spring and around.

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