Loose Skin & Crepey Skin Richmond, BC
You've worked hard for your body. Help your skin catch up.
Loose skin develops when skin loses elastin and collagen after pregnancy, weight loss, sun exposure or ageing, so it no longer recoils. Non-surgical radiofrequency, such as Thermage FLX Body or Sylfirm X, can tighten mild to moderate laxity, while a large excess of skin may need surgery. At RAAC in Richmond, BC, Dr. Jiang's team assesses first; results vary.
- 30–120 min
- Typical Thermage FLX Body session, by area
- Same day
- Most people resume normal activity
- 2–6 months
- Gradual tightening as collagen renews; results vary
- 30–120 min
- Typical Thermage FLX Body session, by area
- Same day
- Most people resume normal activity
- 2–6 months
- Gradual tightening as collagen renews; results vary
Is It Fat or Loose Skin?
Select all that apply:
Our clinical team will create a personalized plan based on your symptoms.
Why Does Skin Become Loose?
Think of your skin like a rubber band. Over time, or after being stretched too far, it loses its ability to recoil.
Elastin Breakdown
Elastin is the protein that lets skin 'snap back.' Unlike collagen, the body regenerates it poorly in adulthood, so stretched skin recoils less over time.
Rapid Volume Change
Pregnancy or rapid weight loss stretches the skin matrix beyond its tensile limit, damaging the collagen network.
Sun Damage
UV rays penetrate body skin (arms, legs) and destroy collagen fibers, leading to premature crepiness.
Hormonal Shifts
Falling estrogen levels around menopause can reduce skin thickness and moisture, which makes laxity more noticeable.
How Is Loose Skin Treated at RAAC?
Radiofrequency (RF) technologies heat deeper tissue so existing collagen contracts and new collagen forms over time.
Treatment is matched to how loose the skin is. If surgery would suit you better, we will say so.
1Energy-Based Treatments
Thermage® FLX Body
Non-Surgical Body Tightening
A large body tip delivers radiofrequency heat deep into the dermis. This tightens existing collagen and stimulates new collagen over the following months.
Sylfirm X (Body Mode)
RF Microneedling for Texture
Combines microneedling with radiofrequency to tighten skin and may improve the look of stretch marks and rough texture.
Sculptra® Body
Biostimulator for Thickness
Injectable poly-L-lactic acid is sometimes used on the body to thicken thin skin and soften cellulite dimples. Body evidence is limited, so suitability is assessed individually.
2Medical Intervention
How We Approach Loose Skin
Genuine Thermage FLX System
Body treatments use the genuine Thermage FLX system with its body tip, so the energy delivered matches what the device is designed for.
Comfort During Treatment
Body tightening needs enough energy to work, so it can feel hot. Options for managing discomfort are discussed at your consultation.
Holistic Assessment
Our clinical team distinguishes between fat, loose skin and abdominal muscle separation, so you are offered the right treatment for your situation.
Post-Partum Assessment
We look at skin laxity, abdominal muscle separation and weight together, so the plan fits where you are after pregnancy.
Common Questions
Ready to Transform?
Book a consultation with our clinical team to find out whether non-surgical body tightening is right for you.
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