Skin Laxity

The appearance of skin laxity is often a normal consequence of aging. Over time, our skin loses collagen and elastin content, leading to increased laxity in the face and several other regions of the body. While living an active lifestyle can certainly aid in weight loss and improve overall health, often it doesn’t keep our skin as tight as we would like. Travis Shaw, MD is happy to provide skin tightening treatments aimed at delivering fast, naturally looking results with little downtime. 

Problems With Skin Laxity?

Loose skin usually develops after the age of 30 or following rapid weight loss. As the vital proteins we produce decline, our skin’s elasticity declines along with them. The resulting facial volume changes conflate with the disappearance of fat in our cheeks and accelerate looseness. While this laxity may start slowly, the presence of loose skin becomes more and more noticeable over time. This can be detrimental to one’s self-esteem, especially to those that try their best to look good.

Skin Laxity Treatment Options

Travis Shaw, MD is a proud provider of the following treatment options for dealing with loose skin. These options range from surgical to non-invasive and are all designed to deliver optimal results. When you come in for a consultation, we will discuss the right treatment for your particular needs and skin type.

PDO Thread Lift

The PDO Thread Lift is a minimally invasive treatment option that lifts and contours loose skin. This treatment can be used on the face, neck, jawline, and in other areas of the body where loose skin occurs. The treatment uses biodegradable PDO (polydioxanone) sutures that induce neocollagenesis (new collagen production). The stimulation of collagen leads to a natural improvement of facial volume and skin tightness.

Ultrapulse CO₂

This high-tech laser treatment is designed to offer both deep and superficial skin resurfacing. Not only does this treatment option tighten skin through highly concentrated CO₂ laser technology, it also reduces fine lines and wrinkles. 

Sofwave Skin Tightening

Sofwave is a non-invasive treatment that targets skin laxity using advanced ultrasound technology to stimulate collagen production deep within the skin. It’s perfect for lifting and tightening areas like the brows, jawline, neck, and décolleté with no downtime. If you’re noticing early signs of sagging, Sofwave offers a powerful, preventative approach to keep your skin firm and youthful.

Radiofrequency Microneedling

RF Microneedling combines the power of radiofrequency energy with microneedling to treat skin laxity, fine lines, and texture concerns. By delivering heat deep into the skin while creating micro-injuries, it boosts collagen and elastin production for firmer, smoother skin. It’s an ideal option for tightening the face, neck, and even body with minimal downtime and long-lasting results.