Skin Laxity Treatment in Boston
When Your Skin Doesn't Feel as Firm as It Used To
You may notice it first around your jawline. Or perhaps the skin beneath your chin, along your neck, around your brows, or on another area of your body simply does not feel as firm as it once did. This change is commonly described as skin laxity.
At New England Aesthetics in Boston, we offer Sofwave® for appropriate patients seeking a noninvasive approach to skin tightening and collagen stimulation.
The goal is not to change your features. It is to help your skin look firmer, smoother, and naturally refreshed.
What Is Skin Laxity?
Skin laxity refers to skin that has become less firm or tight. As the skin changes with age, the structures responsible for maintaining firmness and elasticity also change. This can lead to areas that appear looser, softer, or less defined than they once did.
Skin laxity can affect different areas of the face and body and may become particularly noticeable around the:
The degree and location of laxity vary from person to person, which is why treatment should begin with an individual assessment.
What Causes Loose or Lax Skin?
Natural Aging
Changes in the skin's structure occur naturally with age and can gradually affect firmness.
Collagen Changes
Collagen plays an important role in supporting the skin. Changes in collagen production and structure can contribute to a less firm appearance over time.
Sun Exposure
Cumulative UV exposure contributes to visible skin aging and can affect the skin's overall quality and elasticity.
Weight Changes
Changes in body weight may alter how skin appears in certain areas.
Individual Factors
Genetics, anatomy, lifestyle, skin characteristics, and other factors can influence when and where laxity becomes noticeable.
Where Can Skin Laxity Appear?
Face & Jawline
Changes in firmness along the lower face can soften facial contours and make the jawline appear less defined.
Neck
The neck is a common area where changes in skin firmness become noticeable. For patients who are not looking for surgery, a noninvasive collagen-stimulating treatment may be worth exploring.
Submental Area
Skin laxity beneath the chin can affect the appearance of the profile and jawline. It is important to determine whether the concern involves lax skin, fullness beneath the chin, or a combination of factors because these concerns are not treated in the same way.
Eyebrow Area
Changes around the brow can sometimes contribute to a heavier or less refreshed appearance. Sofwave® may be considered for appropriate patients seeking noninvasive treatment in this area.
Upper Arms
Skin laxity is not limited to the face. Changes in firmness can also become noticeable along the upper arms, particularly with aging or changes in body composition.
What Is the Best Treatment for Skin Laxity?
Sofwave® Skin Tightening
For appropriate patients at New England Aesthetics, the primary service to explore for skin laxity is Sofwave®. Sofwave® is a noninvasive treatment that uses ultrasound technology to deliver controlled energy into the skin and stimulate the body's natural collagen response.
As collagen remodeling develops over time, treated skin may gradually appear firmer and smoother. There are no surgical incisions, no added facial volume, and minimal interruption to your routine for many patients. And because the process relies on collagen stimulation, improvement is designed to develop gradually rather than create an abrupt change in your appearance.
Learn More About Sofwave®Can Skin Be Tightened Without Surgery?
For certain degrees of skin laxity, nonsurgical treatments such as Sofwave® may be considered. However, noninvasive skin tightening is not the same as surgery and should not be expected to create the same degree of correction as a surgical procedure.
The right option depends on how much laxity you have, where it is located, your goals, and the degree of improvement you expect. During your consultation, we can help determine whether Sofwave® is appropriate for the concern you are seeing.
Comparing Concerns & Treatments
Sofwave® vs. Dermal Fillers for Facial Aging
Skin laxity and facial volume loss can sometimes create similar changes in appearance, but they are different concerns. Sofwave® focuses on collagen stimulation and improving the appearance of skin laxity. Dermal Fillers add or restore volume and can enhance selected facial contours.
If your face looks less firm, Sofwave® may be worth discussing. If your concern involves lost facial fullness or changes in volume, dermal filler may be more relevant. Some patients experience both.
Skin Laxity vs. Wrinkles
Wrinkles and laxity are also not necessarily the same thing. Some wrinkles are primarily caused by repeated facial movement. Those may lead to a conversation about Botox®.
Skin laxity involves a loss of firmness and may be better suited to a collagen-stimulating approach such as Sofwave®. When wrinkles, texture, volume changes, and laxity occur together, your provider can help identify which concern is contributing most to what you see.
See Skin Tightening Results
Our Results Gallery includes available before and after photography for several areas associated with skin laxity, including the upper arms, submental area, neck, and eyebrow area.
These photographs can help you understand the types of changes previous patients have experienced. Every patient's skin, starting point, and response are different. Individual results vary.
View Before & After ResultsFrequently Asked Questions About Skin Laxity
Firmer Skin Starts With the Right Approach
If your skin is beginning to look or feel less firm, you do not have to decide on a treatment before you visit us.
We'll evaluate where the laxity is occurring, what may be contributing to it, and what level of improvement you're hoping to achieve.
Visit New England Aesthetics at historic Lewis Wharf in Boston to learn whether Sofwave® may be appropriate for you.
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