Condition
How to treat facial laxity
Loss of firmness and support in the facial skin, with sagging of the facial contour.
About facial laxity
Over the years, the skin's natural collagen production progressively decreases, resulting in sagging and loss of firmness in the face, neck and décolletage. This is different from a localized loss of volume (which calls for filler): laxity is a matter of the skin's overall quality and support.
Recommended treatments
3 SKIMS Method protocols treat facial laxity
The exact indication depends on age, severity and history — an in-person evaluation defines which protocol (or combination) is right for your case.
Real results
Before and after — facial laxity
- Skims Rejuvenation
Performed by Dr. José Henrique Effgen
- Facial Fillers
Performed by Dr. José Henrique Effgen
Results vary depending on the case, individual response and adherence to follow-up care. Images are of real patients, published with authorization.
Frequently asked questions
Is laxity only treated with filler?
Not necessarily — filler restores localized volume; laxity generally responds better to collagen biostimulators, which stimulate the skin to produce its own collagen more broadly, often combined with filler.
At what age does laxity usually appear?
It varies by person (genetics, accumulated sun exposure, habits), but the first signs usually appear from age 30-35, intensifying after 40.
Ask your questions about facial laxity
The recommended protocol depends on an in-person evaluation at SKIMS House clinic, in São Paulo.
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