Techniques for Effective Treatment of Skin Laxity
Struggling to get consistent results with skin tightening?
Discover what truly works to reverse laxity, restore facial volume, and ensure safety and patient satisfaction—straight from a leading expert
Many professionals I speak with struggle to separate what actually works for skin tightening from what’s just another passing trend.
Skin sagging, volume loss, and reduced elasticity are concerns we see every day, and treating them effectively requires not only technical skill but a clear understanding of anatomical structures, patient rights, and proven technologies.
I am Dr. Evgeniya Shelemba, a specialist dermatologist, Ph.D., and certified Galderma LMT trainer with over a decade of experience in aesthetic dermatology. My work integrates energy-based devices, injectables, and advanced rejuvenation protocols for optimal outcomes.
In this article, I’ll guide you through cutting-edge techniques to treat skin laxity: what works, what doesn’t, and how to ensure both effective use and safety in your clinical practice.
To gain full training on these techniques—including step-by-step protocols and rights-based patient communication strategies—join my certified masterclass.
Key Takeaways
- Skin laxity results from collagen breakdown, elastin loss, and external factors like aging, weight loss, and hormonal shifts, all leading to sagging and volume loss.
- Effective treatments include HIFU, monopolar RF, biostimulatory injectables (e.g., Sculptra®, Radiesse®), advanced laser therapies and AART that rebuild collagen and improve firmness.
- Personalized treatment plans and proactive complication management are key to achieving optimal, long-lasting skin rejuvenation results.
Understanding Skin Laxity: Biological Mechanisms
Skin laxity is a natural consequence of aging, driven primarily by the gradual decline of two essential proteins: collagen and elastin. Collagen provides structure and firmness, while elastin contributes to skin’s resilience and ability to "bounce back."
With age, collagen degradation leads to weakened skin architecture and the accumulation of fragmented collagen, one of the hallmark processes of aging skin. Simultaneously, elastin loss reduces skin elasticity, contributing to sagging, drooping, and a fatigued appearance.
Other factors accelerating skin laxity include:
- Rapid weight loss (e.g., through treatments like Ozempic®)
- Hormonal changes, especially during menopause, which reduce facial volume
- Environmental stressors and lifestyle factors (e.g., UV exposure, smoking)
The combined effects result in visible skin laxity, diminished facial contours, and a more aged overall appearance.
Effective Treatments for Skin Tightening
Advancements in aesthetic medicine have led to a wide array of non-invasive, minimally invasive, and injectable treatments designed to combat skin laxity by stimulating collagen production and remodeling the skin’s structure.
1. Energy-Based Devices
- HIFU; Ultherapy® (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound)
- Hyperthermic Lifting Therapy
- SUPERB™ (Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam Technology)
- Volnewmer (Monopolar Radiofrequency, RF)
- RF Microneedling
2. Laser-Based Treatments
3. Biostimulatory Injectables
- Sculptra® (Poly-L-lactic Acid)
- Radiesse® (Calcium Hydroxylapatite, CaHA)
- Bellafill® (PMMA Filler)
- Ellansé® (Polycaprolactone, PCL)
4. AART (Amino Acid Functional Cluster Technology)
is an innovative approach that uses specially designed amino acid blends to target the skin at a cellular level. By delivering these blends directly to the dermis, AART helps activate key processes that strengthen and rejuvenate the skin. It works by stimulating important skin cells, boosting collagen, and supporting overall skin health.
Selecting the right treatment, combining modalities effectively, and managing risks are essential to achieving optimal results.
Learn how to apply these advanced techniques and strategies through real clinical case studies in my comprehensive Masterclass.
Use of Personalized Plans and Combination Treatments
Achieving the best results in skin laxity treatment depends on more than just device selection. A customized plan tailored to the patient’s skin type, age, lifestyle, and treatment history is essential.
During my masterclass, real-life cases demonstrated how to combine different treatments to address specific person-centric needs for superior outcomes.
We also discussed:
- Rights-based patient communication
- Risk assessment and complication management
- Long-term treatment planning
- Informed use of each technology
Patients’ Rights and Ethical Practice
In every procedure, it is essential to respect patients’ rights by ensuring informed consent, transparent communication about risks and expectations, and delivering treatment with clinical integrity. Safe practice isn't just a legal requirement, it's the foundation of trust and patient satisfaction.
Final thoughts
Combining advanced technologies with a solid understanding of skin biology and collagen synthesis offers the most effective strategy for treating skin laxity.
Evidence-based treatments such as HIFU, RF, and biostimulatory injectables provide safe, reliable results and help practitioners achieve the natural, youthful outcomes patients seek. By focusing on proven methods rather than unverified trends, clinicians can deliver lasting improvements in skin firmness and elasticity.
To gain deeper, structured insights and practical expertise, enroll in the masterclass “Cutting-Edge Techniques for the Effective Treatment of Skin Laxity” by Dr. Evgeniya Shelemba. You will learn far more than any article can offer.
References:
Guida et al (2021),Hyperdiluted calcium hydroxylapatite for the treatment of skin laxity of the neck, Dermatologic TherapyVolume 34, Issue 5 e15090
Alexiades et al (2021), Single treatment protocol with microneedle fractional radiofrequency for treatment of body skin laxity and fat deposits, Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 53 (8), 1026-1031, 2021
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