Skin Laxity

We all know that sagging skin is inevitable with age. But it often appears sooner or more severely than we’re ready for, especially if factors like sun damage or smoking have accelerated the aging process. You may not be able to escape skin laxity entirely as time passes, but our Capital Laser & Skin Care team can help you prevent and minimize it to maintain your smooth, youthful appearance.

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Elastin and collagen are proteins in your skin that give it structure and keep it smooth. Elasticity is what allows your skin to “bounce back” when it’s stretched. Our bodies naturally produce less collagen and elastin as we age, leading to looser, weaker skin. For many people, this is most noticeable in jowls, drooping eyelids, or sagging upper arms. This skin laxity also contributes to other signs of aging, like wrinkles and rough texture.

In this respect, skin laxity is a natural part of aging. But it can also be worsened or brought on prematurely by other factors. Sun damage breaks down collagen and elastin in the skin, bringing on sagging sooner. Environmental and lifestyle factors like smoking and pollution can also compromise your skin’s health and elasticity.

Younger patients can take steps to prevent premature aging. The best thing you can do to maintain your skin’s youthfulness is protect it from sun damage with sunscreen and limited sun exposure. Using high-quality skincare, leading a healthy lifestyle, and avoiding smoking can also help.

If mild to moderate skin laxity has already set in, these steps can help slow its progression. But there are also treatments to tighten your skin and minimize signs of aging. Once thought impossible to improve without surgery, the newest and most effective treatments can reduce the progression of skin laxity to gently return the skin to a more toned, lifted, and youthful appearance.

During your skin consultation, our board-certified dermatologists at Capital Laser & Skin Care will evaluate your skin laxity concerns and develop a comprehensive approach to rejuvenation. The best results are often achieved with a combination of energy-based device treatments coupled with the strategic placement of dermal fillers to gently lift and refresh the face and neck. The goal is to restore a more balanced, naturally youthful-looking appearance–not distorted, pulled, or stretched in any way. 

Our menu of skin tightening procedures includes only the safest and most effective treatments, all of which are performed in the privacy of our treatment suites. Once you start on a path of rejuvenation, we provide a comprehensive treatment plan to help maintain your refreshed look for years to come. At Capital Laser & Skin Care, we believe that although getting older is inevitable, looking your age doesn’t have to be.

Sofwave™

This FDA-cleared skin-tightening treatment uses ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production. After several weeks, patients enjoy firmer, smoother skin. Sofwave™ is non-invasive and requires no downtime.

Thermage®

Thermage® uses radiofrequency energy to contract the skin and trigger collagen production. It can help lift and tighten sagging skin in the face, neck, and body. The treatment requires no anesthesia, incisions, or downtime.

Ultherapy®

Like Sofwave™, this popular treatment tightens the skin with ultrasound energy. Ultherapy® is FDA-cleared to lift the brow, cheeks, and jaw area. The noninvasive procedure requires no downtime and offers long-lasting results.

RF Microneedling

Combining radiofrequency energy and microneedling is a powerful treatment for signs of aging, including laxity, wrinkles, and uneven tone or texture. Side effects are minor, and most people see improvements to their skin within a week.

Ellacor®

This innovative procedure uses tiny needles to remove micro-cores of skin, which quickly begins healing smoother and firmer. The micro-coring procedure also stimulates collagen production for long-lasting rejuvenation. Most patients only need three days of downtime after Ellacor®.

Emface®

Emface® pairs radiofrequency skin-tightening with electromagnetic muscle stimulation. The facial muscle contractions increase the definition for more lifted, sculpted facial contours. This non-invasive, painless procedure has little to no side effects.

UltraClear® Laser Coring

Using cold fiber laser technology, UltraClear® can treat all skin types and tones, tightening and firming the skin by promoting deep collagen remodeling. Some people achieve their desired results in as little as one session, with downtime varying depending on the intensity of your treatment.

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Interested in learning more about our skin laxity solutions? We would love to speak with you. Please fill out the form on this page to request a consultation or call our Chevy Chase, MD office today at (301) 798-9699 to schedule your private consultation at our laser and cosmetic dermatology center, located just blocks away from Washington, D.C.

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