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Face and neck laxity: non-surgical tightening
Facial laxity appears when collagen and elastin decline and, in its mild to moderate form, improves without surgery with radiofrequency (Volnewmer, Venus Legacy, Intracel) and mechanical stimulation (LPG), with plastic-surgeon protocols in Thessaloniki.
At a glance
- Our solutions
- Volnewmer · Venus Legacy · Intracel · LPG face
- Areas
- jawline, jaw angle, cheeks, forehead, eyes, neck
- Sessions
- Volnewmer 1 · Venus up to 6 · Intracel 3 · LPG 6–10
- What it feels like
- none to mild warmth
- Downtime
- none (Intracel 3–5 days redness)
What is it and why does it appear?
The skin keeps its shape thanks to a mesh of collagen and elastin in the dermis. From the age of 30 collagen production falls by about 1% a year, elastin fibres loosen and the facial fat pads drift downwards; the jawline loses its line, marionette lines appear and the neck looks looser. Sun (photo-ageing) and smoking speed this up, because they destroy collagen fibres and the small vessels that feed the skin; stress, diet, large weight changes and genes also play a part. Mild and moderate laxity, where the skin is still of good quality, responds to treatments that heat the dermis in a controlled way and push it to produce new collagen [1]. Deep laxity, with sagging tissues and excess skin, needs a surgical solution.
Types
- Mild: first loss of firmness at the jawline and cheeks, usually from 35–45
- Moderate: more marked sagging of the jawline, marionette lines, loose skin on the neck
- Deep: excess skin and sagging tissues; here the answer is a surgical facelift
How we treat it
All our options work with your own collagen, without injectables and without incisions. We choose by the degree of laxity and the time you have: one powerful session (Volnewmer) or a gradual programme (Venus Legacy, LPG). We do not combine Volnewmer and Venus Legacy on the same area.
Recommended signature combo
ComboFirm & Glow
One Volnewmer session to firm, a vitamin C Hydrafacial to make the skin glow.
What to expect
Before and after: with Volnewmer you see a first lift immediately and the full result at 3 months, usually lasting more than a year. With Venus Legacy the difference shows after the 3rd session and builds to the 6th. The aim is a cleaner contour, lifted brows and a firmer neck with a natural look, not a 'pulled' face. You help it along with daily sunscreen, no smoking and a stable weight.
Tips
- Broad-spectrum sunscreen every day, in winter too
- Stop smoking: the most effective 'treatment' for collagen
- Antioxidants, retinol and vitamin C in daily care
- Stable weight; big swings loosen the skin
Frequently asked questions
Can I avoid a facelift?
In mild to moderate laxity our treatments give visible tightening and buy years. In deep laxity a surgical facelift remains the definitive solution, and Dr Papaioannou tells you so plainly at the assessment.
Volnewmer or Venus Legacy?
Volnewmer for deep tightening in one session; Venus Legacy for a gradual programme with no sensation of heat. We do not combine them on the same area.
Threads or radiofrequency?
Threads are a medical procedure with downtime and we do not do them at Essentia. Radiofrequency tightens with your own collagen, with no incisions, and does not affect a future facelift.
How long does it last?
Usually more than a year with Volnewmer; months with Venus Legacy, with maintenance of 2–3 sessions a year.
Does it help a double chin?
For mild laxity under the chin, yes (Volnewmer, Venus). When there is fat, cryolipolysis with a special applicator is the first choice.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the treatments, areas and number of sessions. Add what interests you to your plan and the proposal with prices comes to you on WhatsApp, with no obligation.
Medically reviewed by Dr Prodromos Papaioannou, plastic surgeon, HESPRAS member · 20 October 2026