Why Skin Begins to Sag
Sagging skin happens primarily because of:
• Collagen loss
• Elastin decline
• Gravity
• Sun damage
• Volume depletion
• Natural fat pad shifting
After age 30, collagen production decreases each year. As structural support weakens, skin becomes less able to resist gravity, leading to laxity along the jawline, neck, and midface.
The good news is you no longer need surgery to meaningfully tighten and lift skin.
Understanding Skin Laxity
Sagging skin—also called skin laxity—is a natural part of the aging process. While many people think loose skin is caused by gravity alone, several important changes are happening beneath the surface at the same time.
These include:
- Declining collagen production
- Loss of elastin, the protein that allows skin to spring back into place
- Facial volume loss
- Fat pad shifting
- Gradual changes in facial bone structure
- Years of sun exposure
Because several factors contribute to loose skin, the most successful treatment plans often combine skin tightening, collagen stimulation, and structural support rather than relying on a single procedure.
Our Advanced Non-Surgical Lifting Solutions
Opus Plasma Skin Tightening
Opus is our most advanced collagen-remodeling treatment for sagging skin.
This innovative technology combines radiofrequency energy with plasma to create controlled micro-channels in the skin. These micro-injuries stimulate intense collagen production and skin tightening from within.
Opus is particularly effective for:
• Jawline laxity
• Jowls
• Neck tightening
• Lower face sagging
• Crepey skin texture
• Overall facial firming
Because Opus is fractional, surrounding tissue remains intact, allowing for faster healing while still delivering powerful tightening results.
Most patients see noticeable improvement after 1–3 treatments, with continued lifting and firming developing over several months as collagen rebuilds.
Results can last a year or longer depending on skin condition and maintenance.
NovaThreads® PDO Threads
For patients with mild to moderate skin laxity, NovaThreads® PDO Threads provide immediate lifting while also stimulating your body’s natural collagen production over time.
PDO Threads may improve:
- Mild jowls
- Jawline definition
- Midface sagging
- Loose neck skin
- Facial contours
Unlike dermal fillers, PDO Threads mechanically reposition tissue while encouraging new collagen to develop around the threads during the months that follow treatment.
Your provider will determine whether PDO Threads, collagen-stimulating treatments, dermal fillers, or a combination of treatments will provide the most natural-looking result.
Dermal Fillers for Structural Lift
In some cases, sagging is worsened by underlying volume loss. Strategic placement of hyaluronic acid fillers can restore support and create a subtle lifting effect.
Juvéderm® and Restylane® fillers can:
• Restore cheek structure
• Support jawline definition
• Reduce the appearance of jowls
• Improve midface support
Results are immediate and typically last 12–18 months depending on the product used.
Sculptra® for Long-Term Collagen Rebuilding
Sculptra works differently by stimulating your body’s own collagen production over time.
Rather than adding instant volume, it rebuilds your skin’s internal support structure gradually, creating a natural lifting effect that can last two years or longer.
Sculptra is ideal for patients wanting foundational collagen restoration and progressive improvement.
Your Personalized Lifting Plan at Posh
No single treatment corrects every cause of facial aging.
The most natural-looking results often come from combining treatments that address different aspects of skin laxity and facial aging.
The best non-surgical lift often combines treatments.
For example:
• Opus for tightening and collagen remodeling
• Fillers for structural support
• Sculptra for long-term collagen rebuilding
• NovaThreads® PDO Threads for lifting mild to moderate skin laxity
During your consultation, we assess your degree of laxity, facial structure, and aesthetic goals to create a customized plan designed to restore youthful contours while keeping you looking like yourself.
Medical-Grade Skincare Support
To protect and maintain your results, we recommend:
• Face Reality
• SkinBetter
• Alastin
• SkinMedica®
