Skin Laxity
As we age, we begin to notice a laxity and looseness to the skin on our face, neck, arms and abdomen.
What Causes Skin Laxity?
Skin laxity develops from a few key factors:
- Collagen and elastin breakdown — these structural fibers naturally decline with age, loosening the skin's internal support
- A structural issue, not a surface one — unlike wrinkles, laxity involves the deeper scaffolding that keeps skin lifted and firm
- Common problem areas — most noticeable along the jawline, neck, and lower face, but can also develop on the arms, abdomen, and inner thighs
Addressing skin laxity requires treatments that stimulate collagen remodeling at depth, rest
Why Choose Us At Whistler Medical Aesthetics?
Whistler Medical Aesthetics was built around a simple belief: aging is a journey to be embraced, not something to be feared.
Under the guidance of Dr. Sarah Kennea, an internationally recognized MD Codes™ expert, our approach is evidence-based and deeply personalized, treating each patient's anatomy and story as unique rather than applying the same protocol to everyone who walks through the door. An accurate diagnosis at the outset, backed by real training and experience, is what separates a treatment plan that works from one that doesn't.
Our clinic reflects that same philosophy end to end: a calm, unpretentious space with floor-to-ceiling views of Rainbow and Sproat mountains, a private complimentary consultation for every new patient, and an ongoing commitment to education so your plan evolves as your goals do. The result is conservative, natural, and progressive change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Non-surgical treatments using heat, laser, and microneedling energy can stimulate collagen remodeling at depth, producing a visible lift and firming effect over time.
No. While it's most noticeable along the jawline and neck, skin laxity can also develop on the arms, abdomen, and inner thighs.
No. Wrinkles are a surface issue caused by repeated facial movement, while skin laxity is a structural issue involving the deeper collagen and elastin scaffolding beneath the skin.
It depends on the area and degree of laxity. A proper assessment at consultation determines which technology, or combination, is the right fit for your goals.
Results build progressively as new collagen forms, typically over the weeks to months following treatment, rather than appearing all at once.
