Skin laxity refers to reduced firmness and elasticity, so the skin feels or appears looser than before. It commonly becomes more visible with ageing and sun exposure.
/ Understanding the condition
Skin laxity refers to reduced firmness and elasticity, so the skin feels or appears looser than before. It commonly becomes more visible with ageing and sun exposure.
Skin gradually produces less collagen and elastin with age. These fibres give it strength and recoil, so their decline makes the skin feel thinner, looser and less able to spring back.
Pregnancy, weight loss and repeated weight fluctuation can stretch skin beyond its ability to retract fully. The degree varies with age, genetics and how long the skin was under tension.
UV exposure is a major contributor to premature collagen breakdown. Smoking, stress and poor sleep can also affect skin quality and make laxity more noticeable.
/ Possible surgical solutions
The right procedure depends on the concern itself, the surrounding anatomy and your goals. That decision is made during consultation.
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A neck lift improves laxity beneath the chin and along the neck by addressing skin, platysma muscle and selected fat. It is planned in relation to the jawline and lower face because neck ageing rarely occurs as an isolated two-dimensional problem.
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A SMAS facelift lifts and repositions the superficial musculoaponeurotic system beneath the skin to improve the lower face and jawline. By treating deeper support rather than pulling on skin alone, it can create a more durable and natural-looking correction of facial laxity.
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