With age, collagen production slows, the skin thins and facial fat pads shift. The result is softening along the jawline, jowls, a looser neck and hollowing under the eyes. Sun, weight changes and genetics all play a part.
Skin concern
Sagging Skin & Loss of Firmness
Skin loses firmness as collagen and elastin decline, which shows first along the jawline, cheeks and neck. At Flourish TCM Clinic in Yaletown, Vancouver, non-surgical options include TriPollar RF skin tightening, the OxyGeneo ExoFirm facial and microneedling, from $190.
TCM associates firm, lifted tissue with strong Spleen Qi, which in TCM "holds things up," and good circulation. Loss of firmness is linked to depletion. Care supports circulation and overall vitality.
Treatments that may help
Skin Care & Facials
TriPollar RF Skin Tightening
Radiofrequency warmth aimed at firmness on the face, neck and jawline
What to expect
Non-surgical tightening gives subtle, gradual change, usually over a series. Significant laxity may need a medical or surgical opinion, and we'll tell you honestly if we think that's the case.
Terms to know
Full glossaryGlossary
Radiofrequency
TechnologyIn skin care, radiofrequency (RF) is energy that gently heats the deeper skin layers to tighten collagen fibres and support firmness.
Glossary
Bohr effect
TechnologyThe Bohr effect is the body's natural process of releasing more oxygen to tissue where carbon dioxide is higher. OxyGeneo facials make use of it.
Glossary
Collagen induction
TechnologyCollagen induction is the skin's repair response to controlled micro-injury, which prompts new collagen and elastin to form over weeks.
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Frequently asked questions
Can non-surgical treatments lift sagging skin?
They can support firmness and give subtle improvement. They're not a substitute for a surgical facelift.
How many RF sessions will I need?
Most people book the series of 4.
Does RF tightening hurt?
It feels like a warm massage.
Can you treat the neck?
Yes. TriPollar covers the neck, and the microneedling option includes it.