Skin laxity is the gradual loss of the elastin and collagen networks that keep skin firm. It manifests as softening of the jawline, jowling, looseness along the neck, and a general loss of facial definition that no topical skincare can fully address.
At GhalMédica in Pointe-Claire, laxity is treated with technologies that work at the level of the dermis and subdermal tissue. Dr. Sonya Ghalehii, MD assesses each patient individually to determine the most appropriate approach for their anatomy.
Collagen and elastin give skin its firmness. As we age — and as estrogen declines during perimenopause — these proteins break down faster than the skin can replace them, causing the skin to loosen from underlying structures.
Skin that once sat firmly along the mandible descends as ligaments loosen and fat diminishes, creating jowling and blurring the jaw-neck boundary.
The neck is often one of the first areas to show visible laxity — a structural change that topical products cannot adequately address.
Jowls form when skin and soft tissue descend below the jawline. This is a structural change driven by laxity and gravity, not simply aging at the surface.
A diffuse loss of firmness across the face changes how the face reflects light and creates a less defined, more fatigued appearance.
Treatment selection depends on degree of laxity, skin type, and patient goals. Most effective results are achieved through a coordinated protocol designed at consultation.
Fractional radiofrequency microneedling that delivers thermal energy deep into the dermis and subdermal tissue — triggering a remodeling response that tightens and lifts from within.
GhalMédica's signature jawline protocol combining Morpheus8 with SkinBoosters for both structural improvement and skin quality enhancement in one coordinated plan.
Biostimulators rebuild the collagen scaffold beneath the skin — providing structural support that gradually counteracts the progression of laxity.
For mild laxity and skin quality improvement, SkinPen stimulates collagen production and can be combined with other modalities for a comprehensive result.
Laxity at GhalMédica is treated with technologies that work at the structural level — not the surface.
Subdermal radiofrequency remodeling for laxity, definition, and skin quality that surface treatments cannot reach.
Learn More →GhalMédica's signature jawline protocol combining Morpheus8 and SkinBoosters for structural definition and skin quality.
Learn More →Collagen banking from within. Results that build over months and last for years.
Learn More →Medical-grade collagen induction therapy. Physician-calibrated depth for progressive skin improvement.
Learn More →Yes. Technologies such as Morpheus8 and biostimulators like Sculptra can produce meaningful improvements without surgery. Results are gradual and require realistic expectations — but for many patients the improvement is significant.
Results develop progressively over 3 to 6 months as collagen remodeling occurs. Most patients see continued improvement for up to 6 months following their last treatment.
Yes. Because Morpheus8 delivers energy via needles into the dermis rather than targeting surface melanin, it is considered safe across a broad range of skin types when parameters are properly calibrated.
Significantly. Estrogen plays a major role in collagen production. The accelerated collagen loss during perimenopause and menopause is one of the primary drivers of laxity in women aged 40 to 60.
Most patients require two to three Morpheus8 sessions for optimal results. A longer plan may be recommended when laxity is more advanced or combined with volume loss.
Yes. The InvisiLift protocol combines Morpheus8 and SkinBoosters for both structural and surface improvement. Other combinations are designed at consultation based on your specific concerns.
GhalMédica is a physician-led medical aesthetics clinic in Pointe-Claire, serving patients from Beaconsfield, Kirkland, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, and across the West Island and greater Montreal. Skin laxity treatments are performed under physician oversight with individually calibrated protocols.
with a consultation.
Dr. Sonya Ghalehii, MD will assess your skin and recommend a treatment path built around your anatomy and goals.