What Is Skin Laxity?
Skin laxity refers to a loss of skin firmness and elasticity, which can show up as sagging along the jawline, cheeks or neck, or skin that feels looser and less supported than it used to. It’s a natural part of ageing, driven by a gradual decline in collagen and elastin.
This page focuses on firmness and tightening. If fine creases and wrinkles are your main concern rather than sagging, our Fine Lines & Wrinkles page has more relevant information.
What Causes It?
- Natural ageing — collagen and elastin production declines over time
- Cumulative sun exposure — UV damage breaks down the skin’s structural proteins
- Volume and weight changes — fluctuations in facial or body volume can leave skin looser
- Genetics — some people are naturally more prone to earlier laxity than others
- Smoking and lifestyle factors, which can accelerate collagen breakdown
How We Assess It at Cosmetic Skin Co
At your consultation, Lisa will assess where and how much laxity you’re experiencing and build a treatment plan focused on stimulating collagen and tightening the skin’s underlying structure.
Recommended Treatments
- Venus Freeze™ RF Skin Tightening — Venus Freeze™ RF Skin Tightening — radiofrequency treatment that heats the skin’s deeper layers to stimulate collagen and tighten over a course of sessions.
- Revital Treatment / Laser Genesis — Revital Treatment / Laser Genesis — light-based treatment that supports collagen production, helping firm and support the skin.
- Dermastamp (Microneedling) — Dermastamp (Microneedling) — microneedling that triggers the skin’s own collagen response, supporting firmness from within.
- IPL Skin Rejuvenation — IPL Skin Rejuvenation — a broad-spectrum light treatment that supports this concern alongside its wider skin rejuvenation benefits.
Skin tightening builds gradually over a course of treatments as collagen rebuilds — Lisa will confirm the right plan and timeline at your consultation.
Recommended Skincare
- Cosmetic Skin Co Reusable Makeup Removal Pads (3-Pack) — Cosmetic Skin Co Reusable Makeup Removal Pads (3-Pack) — Lisa’s own go-to, used with every client in clinic; ultra-fine reusable microfibre pads that gently remove makeup without pulling on skin that’s already lost some firmness.
- Queen Crème — Queen Crème — restorative antioxidant and peptide moisturiser that hydrates and supports the skin’s natural firmness.
- Barrier B — Barrier B — 10% Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid serum that supports and strengthens the skin barrier.
- Good Morning Daily Face Sunscreen SPF50+ — Good Morning Daily Face Sunscreen SPF50+ — broad-spectrum daily SPF; UV exposure accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin, so daily protection helps protect your results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can skin tightening treatments replace surgery?
Non-surgical treatments like Venus Freeze™ can meaningfully improve firmness and tone, but the level of correction differs from surgical options — Lisa can talk through what’s realistic for your skin at your consultation.
How many sessions will I need?
Skin tightening is typically done as a course of treatments — Lisa will give you a personalised estimate at your consultation.
When will I see results?
Because these treatments work by stimulating your own collagen, results build gradually over the weeks and months following treatment, not immediately.
Is there any downtime?
Most skin tightening treatments involve little to no downtime, with some mild warmth or redness immediately after.
Can I have treatment in summer?
Yes — summer treatments can still go ahead, as long as your skin is well prepped beforehand and you continue to follow your post-treatment care instructions.
Book a Consultation
Ready to talk about firming and tightening your skin? Book a free skin consultation with Lisa and get a treatment plan tailored to your skin.