What you might notice
- Softening along the jawline
- Crepey texture on the neck and décolletage
- Skin that no longer springs back as it once did
Why it happens
Collagen and elastin decline with age, accelerated by ultraviolet exposure, smoking and significant weight change.
How it's approached at the clinic
- 01
Assess whether the change is tone, texture or true laxity
- 02
Build collagen with microneedling or regenerative treatment
- 03
Use CACI courses to improve muscle tone and definition
- 04
Maintain with monthly appointments and daily photoprotection
What to expect, honestly
Non-surgical treatment improves firmness gradually and requires maintenance. Significant laxity will not be corrected without surgery, and you will be told that directly.
Questions about loss of firmness
How long before I see a change in firmness?
Collagen remodelling takes time. Most people notice a difference in texture after four to six weeks and continue to see change for up to three months after a course.