August 19, 2025 Tags: Microneedling, cosmetic treatments, skin laxity, nashville med spa, sun damage treatment, skin barrier health, lowered collagen treatment
Skin laxity is something everyone goes through at some point, whether it’s due to age or other factors. The natural elasticity of skin decreases over time, demonstrated by loose or sagging skin. This is a result of lower collagen and elastin production, a regular part of growing older. However, there are a multitude of other factors affecting skin laxity. Sun damage, weight fluctuation, and more can be reasons your skin is losing elasticity. While aging is just a part of life, lifestyle choices, skin care, and sun exposure can be altered to keep skin looking plump and firm as we age. Continue reading to learn about the factors affecting your skin’s elasticity and treatments or products to help combat it.
Weight is something many people struggle with, whether it’s maintaining or changing it. If you’ve experienced a dramatic change in your weight, your skin may be showing signs of laxity. This happens most often after someone has lost a significant amount of weight, even more so if it was during a shorter period of time. With the rise of weight-loss medications, more and more people are experiencing this cause of loose and less firm skin. Lifestyle choices, like diet, hydration, and smoking, also affect skin laxity. Low protein intake and poor hydration habits as well as high stress levels and lack of sleep can all contribute to a quicker loss of collagen and skin firmness.
Consider these best practices to encourage collagen production and skin elasticity:
A major cause for skin laxity is long-term sun exposure. Damage from UV rays builds up over time, breaking down significant amounts of collagen and elastin. Another issue that leads to an increased risk of skin laxity is having a weak skin barrier. Whether it’s from over exfoliating, under moisturizing, or using harsh products, a compromised skin barrier is more likely to have inflammation and a breakdown in production of vitamins your skin needs.
Consider these best practices to limit skin damage from the sun and a poor skin barrier:
If you’re experiencing skin laxity, there are cosmetic treatments to encourage collagen production and firm and tighten the skin. Surgeries like face lifts are available, in addition to less invasive options like Morpheus8 radiofrequency and microneedling, Halo Laser resurfacing, Platelet-Rich Plasma facials, or Microneedling with a Platelet Derived Growth Factor such as Ariessence. Ready to see which treatment plan is best for you? Contact Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery in Nashville to request a consultation and feel your best in your skin!
