Loose skin is a slow thief. One morning, the jawline feels crisp, the next it seems to curve where it once cut. Sun, birthdays, scale swings, even family genes all conspire to thin the collagen lattice holding everything up. When that inner net slackens, lotions and hope rarely pull it snug again. So what options remain?
The Science Behind the Sag
Collagen gives skin its backbone, and elastin lets it snap back. After the late twenties, both decline. Ultraviolet light frays their fibers, quick weight loss leaves surplus fabric, and hormones alter tissue tone. Eventually, gravity notices. At that point, meaningful change requires either surgical tailoring or devices that work beneath the surface. (more…)