Skin Laxity
Skin laxity is one of the most common concerns associated with ageing, and one where clinical treatment can make a genuinely meaningful difference. From mild softening of facial contours to more noticeable sagging along the jawline and neck, there are effective options available at every stage.
About Skin Laxity
Skin laxity refers to a loss of firmness and elasticity in the skin that causes it to sag, soften, or lose its definition. It develops as the body's production of collagen and elastin, the structural proteins responsible for keeping skin firm and resilient, naturally declines with age. This process typically becomes noticeable in the mid-thirties and accelerates with each decade.
Sun damage is one of the primary accelerators of skin laxity, breaking down collagen fibres over time. Significant weight loss, pregnancy, and hormonal changes can also contribute. Genetics plays a role in how early and how noticeably laxity develops.
The most common areas affected are the cheeks and midface, the jawline and jowls, the neck, the area under the eyes, and the skin on the arms and abdomen. Treatments that stimulate new collagen production and tighten existing tissue can produce significant improvement, particularly when started at an earlier stage of laxity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Collagen production begins to decline gradually from the mid-twenties, but laxity typically becomes visually noticeable with further aging. The rate at which it progresses varies significantly between individuals depending on genetics, sun exposure history, lifestyle factors, and hormonal changes.
Yes, meaningfully so, particularly for mild to moderate laxity. A range of energy-based treatments can stimulate new collagen. Book your consultation with us to find out your options.
Results vary depending on the treatment used, the degree of laxity, and individual factors such as genetics and lifestyle. In general, improvement can last 1 to 2 years or longer with appropriate maintenance. Because the natural aging process continues, periodic maintenance sessions help sustain results over the long term.
No. Energy-based skin tightening treatments produce a gradual, natural-looking improvement rather than the dramatic or altered appearance sometimes associated with surgical procedures. Because results develop slowly over weeks and months as new collagen forms, the change integrates naturally with your features.
