Sagging Skin, Jowls & Laxity Treatment Vancouver
Sagging Skin, Jowls & Laxity Treatment in Vancouver
As the face loses collagen and support over time, skin can start to feel looser and the jawline less defined. At IV League Injections by Vicki Nguyen, RN, located within Six Clinic in Vancouver, we take a natural, preventative approach — rebuilding support and stimulating collagen to firm and lift, without changing what makes you look like you.
“Lifting” Means Different Things — and It’s Not a Facelift
Sagging usually comes from a mix of things: collagen and volume loss that removes support from underneath, genuine skin laxity as the skin itself loosens, and the natural descent of tissue over time. Non-surgical treatments work by rebuilding that lost support and stimulating your own collagen — they can firm, add definition, and soften early sagging beautifully, and starting earlier tends to work better than waiting. What they don’t do is replace a surgical facelift: for significant, advanced laxity, surgery gives results these treatments can’t. We’ll always tell you honestly where you sit on that spectrum.
What Causes Sagging & Jowls?
- Collagen and elastin loss with age
- Loss of deep facial volume and fat pads
- Bone changes that reduce underlying support
- Gravity and the natural descent of tissue
- Sun damage and lifestyle factors that accelerate collagen loss
Our Approach
We combine treatments strategically, matched to whether your concern is volume, laxity, or muscle pull on the jawline.
Collagen-Stimulating Biostimulators
- Rebuild lost collagen to firm and restore support over time
- Natural, gradual results that improve with the series
- More on Sculptra and Radiesse
Lower-Face Neuromodulator (the “Nefertiti Lift”)
- Relaxes the muscles that pull the jawline and neck downward
- Helps sharpen jawline definition and smooth the neck — a technique often called a Nefertiti lift
- Best for early definition rather than significant laxity — more on our wrinkle-relaxing treatments
Strategic Combinations
- Support, collagen, and definition addressed together
- A conservative, natural plan tailored to your face
What to Expect
Collagen-stimulating treatments work gradually — results build over weeks to months as your body produces new collagen, and often over a short series. A lower-face neuromodulator treatment softens more quickly, over one to two weeks. This is a natural, preventative approach rather than an instant change. We’ll set honest expectations, including when a surgical option would serve you better. Individual results vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can non-surgical treatments replace a facelift?
For mild-to-moderate sagging, non-surgical treatments can firm, lift, and delay or reduce the need for surgery — and starting early makes a real difference. For significant, advanced laxity, they can’t match what surgery achieves, and we’ll tell you honestly if that’s where you are.
How long do results last?
Collagen-stimulating results can last a year or more because they work by building your own collagen, though this varies by treatment, area, and individual. A lower-face neuromodulator treatment typically lasts a few months and is maintained with repeat sessions. We’ll map out a rhythm that suits you.
Which treatment is right for me — biostimulators or a Nefertiti lift?
It depends on your concern. Biostimulators rebuild collagen and support across an area to firm and lift, while a lower-face neuromodulator treatment (the Nefertiti lift) relaxes the muscles that pull the jawline down to sharpen definition. Many people benefit from a combination, which we’ll tailor at your assessment.
When should I start?
Earlier tends to work better, because it’s easier to maintain support and collagen than to rebuild it once significant sagging has set in. That said, these treatments are effective at many stages — your consultation will clarify what’s realistic for you.
Is there downtime?
It varies by treatment. Biostimulators and neuromodulator treatments typically involve minimal downtime, though some temporary swelling, tenderness, or bruising can occur. We’ll tell you exactly what to expect for your specific plan.
How do I know if I’m a candidate or if I need surgery?
That’s exactly what your assessment determines. We look at whether your concern is volume, laxity, or descent, and how advanced it is — and we’ll give you an honest recommendation, including referring you toward a surgical consult if that would genuinely serve you better.
Book Your Consultation
If you’re noticing looser skin or softening along the jawline, an assessment is the place to start — we’ll build a natural plan and be honest about what will help.
Disclaimer
Individual results may vary. A consultation is required to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.