Have you noticed your skin beginning to sag? Perhaps you have some loose skin around your chin, or maybe your cheeks have begun to droop. It’s incredibly common for women (and men) to experience an increase in skin laxity as they age. Years ago, the only long-lasting solution was a facelift. Thankfully, less invasive skin treatments have come a long way over the past decade or so.
These days, you don’t have to go “under the knife” to deal with skin laxity. Doctors and researchers now have a much better understanding of what causes skin to lose its firmness as we age. That understanding has allowed them to develop a number of non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures that don’t just mask laxity, but target its root causes to provide long-lasting anti-aging benefits, including a more toned, youthful look.
What Causes Skin Laxity?
You’ve probably heard of collagen. It’s a protein found in your skin that plays a vital role in keeping your skin firm, toned, and elastic. Another protein, called elastin, works with collagen to make sure your skin can return to its original shape after being stretched. When you’re young, your skin has lots of healthy collagen and elastin. But as you age, your skin starts producing less of these proteins. That’s the main reason your skin becomes thinner, saggier, and more lax with age.
There are some ways to reduce collagen loss as you age. For example, avoiding UV exposure and eating a healthy diet can help. These preventative steps can slow the aging process, but they won’t stop it entirely. Luckily, modern treatments for skin laxity are designed to boost your skin’s natural collagen production. As your skin begins making more collagen in response to these treatments, you’ll notice it becoming progressively firmer, more toned, and more youthful.
Best Treatments for Skin Laxity
Collagen supplements and collagen creams can help fight milder signs of collagen loss, like fine lines and shallow wrinkles. But if you’re dealing with a loss of skin laxity, you’re likely to get more dramatic results from a professional anti-aging treatment at a medical spa like Balance MedSpa.
Some of your anti-aging treatment options include:
Infini® RF Microneedling
Microneedling is a procedure that involves inserting many tiny needles into the surface of your skin. This stimulates your skin’s natural healing process, resulting in an increase in collagen production and various anti-aging benefits. A newer and even more effective treatment is called Infini® RF microneedling. In this procedure, radiofrequency is transmitted through the needles, which activates collagen production even more dramatically.
When it comes to Infini® RF, Orlando residents are impressed by the ease of the procedure. Discomfort is minimal, and while you will need to avoid excessive sunshine while you recover, you can otherwise go right back to your normal routine.
Sculptra®
If you have laxity in one or a few key areas, like around your mouth or your cheeks, Sculptra® is an excellent treatment to consider. This dermal filler can be injected into the deep layers of your skin, where it will instantly add volume while also stimulating collagen production in the coming months. Clients notice an instant improvement. On top of that, their skin keeps looking firmer and firmer as the results develop further after treatment.
The results of Sculptra® for firmness are longer-lasting than those of many other fillers, often lasting for two years or more. Plus, since Sculptra® mostly relies on your body’s own collagen production, the results generally look natural. You won’t look like a different person – just a younger version of yourself!
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
CO2 Laser resurfacing is yet another option for skin laxity. It’s often recommended for clients who have multiple skin concerns they’d like to deal with all at once. For instance, clients with sun spots, fine lines, and laxity often notice an improvement in all three concerns after a session with the CO2 laser.
This treatment works by abrading away the outermost layers of your skin without damaging the deeper, healthy tissues. You can expect some post-treatment redness, but it diminishes within a few days, leaving you with a younger, fresher appearance.
Custom Treatment Plans
Dr. Judge and her team at Balance MedSpa take pride in treating each client as an individual. Sometimes, this calls for a custom sagging skin treatment plan. We will likely include one or more of the anti-aging treatments above, often in conjunction with facials, a custom skincare routine, and simple lifestyle changes. We’ll make sure the products you use at home are compatible with the laxity treatments you receive in our office, reducing the risk of negative interactions and excessive irritation.
So, what do you say? Are you ready to say goodbye to laxity and hello to a more confident you? Contact Balance MedSpa to schedule an appointment and discover why we’re the solution for skin laxity that Orlando women can count on.