As we age—particularly after age 45 or with years of sun damage—the skin naturally loses collagen, elastin, and facial fat. This causes the skin envelope to thin and gradually loosen, leading to visible overall facial sagging. At Advanced Dermatology, our expert dermatologists help patients throughout the Chicagoland area restore firmer, lifted skin using advanced, non-surgical skin tightening treatments tailored to their needs.
If you’re looking for a dermatologist for overall facial sagging near you, our Glencoe and Lincolnshire offices offer unmatched expertise and leading-edge technology to help you achieve natural, refreshed results.
Why Does Facial Sagging Happen?
Facial sagging occurs as collagen and elastin production slow with age. These essential proteins keep skin firm, resilient, and youthful. Sun exposure accelerates their breakdown, while lifestyle factors—including genetics, weight fluctuation, and environmental stress—can contribute to laxity earlier in life.
Maintaining skin quality is key. Sunscreen and antioxidants like Vitamin C support collagen synthesis, helping preserve firmness. Once sagging becomes more pronounced, non-surgical tightening treatments offer an effective pathway to restoring lift.
Overall Facial Sagging Treatments at Advanced Dermatology
Advanced Dermatology provides state-of-the-art overall facial sagging treatments that safely and effectively stimulate collagen, rebuild structural support, and tighten lax skin. Our options include Pellevé™, Thermage®, Ultherapy®, Emface®, and Sofwave™ each suited for different skin types and sagging levels.
Pellevé™ Skin Tightening
Pellevé™uses gentle radiofrequency energy to heat the skin and stimulate new collagen production. It is ideal for patients seeking:
- Mild to moderate skin laxity improvement
- Overall facial tightening and smoothing
- A brightened, firmer complexion
- A virtually pain-free experience
Pellevé™ involves a series of treatments, with no downtime and gradual, natural-looking results.
Thermage® for Deep Tightening
Thermage® delivers deeper radiofrequency energy for powerful, long-lasting tightening. It is excellent for:
- Thicker or more oily skin types
- Men seeking non-invasive rejuvenation
- Patients who prefer a one-time treatment
- Moderate facial sagging
Thermage® improves contour and firmness over several months as new collagen forms beneath the skin.
Ultherapy® for Chin and Neck Tightening
For those experiencing sagging under the chin, along the jawline, or in the neck area, Ultherapy® offers focused ultrasound energy to lift and tighten deeper layers of tissue. It’s a non-surgical alternative to a neck lift with:
- Precise ultrasound visualization
- No downtime
- Natural collagen remodeling for a lifted appearance
Emface Treatment for Facial Sagging
Emface® is a needle-free procedure that treats facial skin and muscles in just 20 minutes. Emface® uses synchronized radiofrequency (RF), which heats the dermis to stimulate collagen and elastin, and HIFES (High-Intensity Focused Electrical Stimulation) which creates intense and fast contractions of facial muscles to improve tone and lift.
This treatment can be used on the entire face and results in fewer wrinkles and a more natural lift of the skin.
Emface® is ideal for:
- Patients looking for treatment without needles
- Patients looking for improvement of sagging in the brow, cheeks or jowls
- Patients looking for quick treatment times and no downtime
Sofwave™ Facial Treatment
Sofwave™ is another treatment used to improve facial sagging. It works by using Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam (SUPERB) Technology to deliver controlled ultrasound energy to the layer of skin where collagen and elastin are produced. This stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin, leading to a smoother and firmer appearance of the skin.
Sofwave™ can be used on all skin types and is a non-invasive, fast treatment usually lasting between 20 and 60 minutes. Patients say they feel warmness on their skin during treatment and experience no downtime afterwards.
This treatment is especially great for:
- Patients in their 30s and older who have mild to moderate aging skin
- Droopiness in the eyebrow, submental or neck areas
- Patients looking for a one-time procedure
Schedule an Appointment with Our Dermatologists
If you’re looking for the best overall facial sagging treatment near Chicago our board-certified specialists are here to guide you. We proudly serve patients across the North Shore from both our Glencoe and Lincolnshire dermatology offices.
