What Is SKIN LAXITY?
Dealing with skin laxity can feel daunting, but you're not alone. At Advanced Aesthetics, we're committed to treating skin concerns and educating our clients on the causes, symptoms, and solutions for issues like skin laxity.
Understanding skin laxity is crucial in the quest for vibrant, youthful skin. This condition, characterized by a loss of skin firmness and elasticity, can be a natural part of aging but doesn't have to define your skin's future.
Symptoms of skin laxity include sagging skin, wrinkles, fine lines, and skin that may feel less plump and resilient to the touch. Skin laxity is typically caused by:
- Aging: Our skin naturally produces less collagen and elastin—two key proteins that keep our skin firm and elastic as we age. This reduction leads to a looser skin appearance.
- Sun exposure: Prolonged exposure to UV radiation accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin, contributing significantly to skin laxity.
- Weight fluctuations: Significant weight loss or gain can stretch the skin, and when it doesn't return to its original state, skin laxity can occur.
- Genetics: Just like other characteristics, the tendency towards skin laxity can be inherited from our parents.
- Lifestyle factors: Smoking, poor diet, and inadequate hydration can all impact the skin's elasticity over time.
With our expertise in the latest cosmetic technologies and treatments, we're confident in our ability to help you get tighter, more youthful-looking skin.
What Treatments Are Offered for Skin Laxity?
At Advanced Aesthetics, we offer solutions that rejuvenate and restore your skin's youthful resilience.
Our most effective treatments for addressing skin laxity include Fraxel Dual laser treatments, SylFirm X, and dermal fillers, each offering unique benefits tailored to different aspects and degrees of skin laxity.
Fraxel Dual
Fraxel is a revolution in skin rejuvenation technology ideal for addressing skin laxity, fine lines, wrinkles, and scars. It creates tiny micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating the body's natural healing process and encouraging the production of new collagen and elastin.
Fraxel laser technology targets damaged skin areas without affecting surrounding tissue, promoting rapid healing.
SylFirm X
SylFirm X is an advanced solution for treating skin laxity, using radio-frequency microneedling to firm and tighten the skin.
By delivering precise energy to targeted areas, SylFirm X stimulates collagen and elastin production, enhancing your skin's natural firmness and elasticity.
This cutting-edge procedure is particularly effective for addressing sagging skin on the face, neck, and body. It improves skin texture and tone, resulting in a more youthful and lifted appearance.
With minimal invasiveness and a short recovery time, SylFirm X is an excellent option for those seeking effective skin tightening without extensive downtime.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are an effective option to address immediate concerns related to skin laxity, particularly in areas where volume loss has led to a sagging appearance.
Injected directly into the skin, dermal fillers restore lost volume and can stimulate the body's own collagen production, enhancing skin firmness and elasticity.
What Is the Treatment Time for Correcting Skin Laxity?
At Advanced Aesthetics, we value your time and strive to make each treatment as efficient and effective as possible. Understanding the duration and frequency of treatments can help you plan your journey toward firmer, more youthful skin with ease and confidence.
Fraxel Dual Treatment Timeline
Fraxel treatments are a cornerstone of skin rejuvenation, combating skin laxity by promoting collagen and elastin production.
Depending on the area and the concerns being addressed each in-office Fraxel treatment typically lasts about 90 minutes, including time for the patient to have topical numbing cream applied pre-procedure.
We often recommend two to three sessions about six to eight weeks apart for the best results. This allows your skin ample time to heal and regenerate, gradually improving firmness and texture.
Post-treatment, your skin may need five to seven days to heal and rejuvenate. Following our aftercare advice is essential to ensure the best possible results.
Dermal Fillers Expectations
Dermal fillers offer an immediate solution to skin laxity, providing volume and stimulating collagen production. A dermal filler session can be as quick as 45 – 60 minutes, making it a convenient "lunchtime" procedure.
With dermal fillers, you’ll typically enjoy immediate results, including noticeable skin volume and improved texture before you even leave our clinic.
Results can last from six months to two years, depending on the type of filler used. Touch-up treatments can be scheduled to maintain your youthful appearance.
What Is the Price for Skin Laxity Treatments?
At Advanced Aesthetics, we believe in empowerment through information, especially regarding the investment you're making in your skin's health and beauty.
Understanding the cost associated with skin laxity treatments is an important part of this process, ensuring you feel confident and informed at every step.
- Fraxel Dual: The cost of Fraxel Dual treatments can vary, with prices starting at approximately $1000 per session. We typically recommend two to three sessions for optimal results.
- Dermal fillers: Prices for dermal fillers vary depending on the type of filler used and the volume required to achieve your desired results. Generally, the cost is $750 per syringe. Patients typically need at least two to three syringes to start their correction and may require more based on the severity of their condition and their desired results.
What Are the Side Effects of Skin Laxity Treatments?
Knowledge is power, and being informed about what potential side effects to expect with your skin laxity treatment can significantly enhance your comfort and confidence and ensure a positive experience.
If you choose Fraxel Dual laser treatments to correct your skin laxity, you may experience some redness, swelling, and a sensation similar to sunburn. These side effects are typically mild and subside within a few days.
As your skin heals, you might also notice some flaking or peeling—a sign that fresh, new skin is emerging. Our team will provide comprehensive aftercare instructions to manage these effects comfortably and enhance your healing process.
With dermal fillers treatment, you may experience temporary bruising, swelling, or redness at the injection sites.
These side effects are usually mild and resolve independently within a week. We use the latest techniques and technologies to minimize discomfort and side effects, ensuring a smooth and pleasant treatment experience.
Who Are Candidates for Skin Laxity Treatments?
At Advanced Aesthetics, we're dedicated to providing personalized, state-of-the-art treatments to address skin laxity, helping you achieve tighter, more youthful-looking skin.
Ideal candidates for treatment include:
- Individuals experiencing signs of aging
- Those seeking non-surgical solutions
- People with realistic expectations
- Individuals in good general health
- Those motivated for a change