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Loose Skin & Crepey Skin in Burnaby

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. At Skin Art MD in Burnaby, BC, radiofrequency such as Thermage FLX Body or Sylfirm X may tighten mild to moderate laxity, while a large excess of skin may need surgery. A physician assesses first.

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
Self-Check

Is It Fat or Loose Skin?

Select all that apply:

Our clinical team will create a personalized plan based on your symptoms.

The Science

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.

1

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.

2

Rapid Volume Change

Pregnancy or rapid weight loss stretches the skin matrix beyond its tensile limit, damaging the collagen network.

3

Sun Damage

UV rays penetrate body skin (arms, legs) and destroy collagen fibers, leading to premature crepiness.

4

Hormonal Shifts

Falling estrogen levels around menopause can reduce skin thickness and moisture, which makes laxity more noticeable.

Our Solutions

How Is Loose Skin Treated at Skin Art MD?

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

Radiofrequency

A large body tip delivers radiofrequency heat deep into the dermis. This tightens existing collagen and stimulates new collagen over the following months.

For:Post-partum tummies, crepey skin on knees/arms.
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Sylfirm X (Body Mode)

RF Microneedling for Texture

RF microneedling

Combines microneedling with radiofrequency to tighten skin and may improve the look of stretch marks and rough texture.

For:Loose skin combined with stretch marks or rough texture.
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Sculptra® for the Body

Biostimulator for Thickness

Collagen stimulator

Injectable poly-L-lactic acid is sometimes used on the body to thicken thin skin. Body evidence is limited, so suitability is assessed individually.

For:Thin, softer-feeling skin on the body, after assessment.
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2Physician Assessment First

Skin, Fat or Muscle?

A physician checks whether the concern is mainly skin laxity, fat or abdominal muscle separation, and whether surgery would suit you better than a non-surgical option.

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Why Us

How We Approach Loose Skin

MD
Physician-led
3
Languages: EN · 中文 · 粤语
Metrotown
Burnaby clinic
1

Thermage FLX Body System

Body treatments use the Thermage FLX system with its body tip, so the energy delivered matches what the device is designed for.

2

Comfort During Treatment

Body tightening needs enough energy to work, so it can feel hot. Options for managing discomfort are discussed at your consultation.

3

Holistic Assessment

Our clinical team distinguishes between fat, loose skin and abdominal muscle separation, so you are offered the right treatment for your situation.

4

Post-Partum Assessment

We look at skin laxity, abdominal muscle separation and weight together, so the plan fits where you are after pregnancy.

Loose Skin FAQ

Common Questions

Mild to moderate laxity can often be improved with non-surgical radiofrequency treatments such as Thermage FLX Body and Sylfirm X, which heat deeper skin to prompt collagen. A large amount of excess skin generally needs surgery. A physician will tell you which applies to you.
Fat can be pinched as a thick roll, while loose skin feels thin, crepey and slow to recoil after a pinch. Many people have both, which is why an assessment comes first. The treatments differ, so the plan depends on which is the main issue.
We generally suggest waiting about 3-6 months post-partum, until your weight is stable and you have finished breastfeeding, so the true degree of laxity can be judged.
Body radiofrequency can feel hot and sensitive. Options to manage discomfort are discussed at consultation, and most people resume normal activities the same day. Mild redness or tenderness can follow.
Radiofrequency tightening works gradually, with change seen over about 2-6 months. Some areas need one session, others a series. Results fade as ageing continues, so some people repeat treatment after a year or more. Individual response varies.
Yes, crepey skin above the knees and on the inner arms is a common request. Radiofrequency can improve firmness and texture in mild to moderate cases. Suitability is confirmed at consultation.
Sylfirm X may help improve the appearance and texture of stretch marks over several sessions, but they will not disappear completely. Thermage FLX Body mainly tightens rather than treats marks.
After major weight loss or several pregnancies, a hanging apron of skin is unlikely to tighten enough with energy devices. A physician will give an honest view and refer you to a surgeon if that is the better route.
It is usually avoided during pregnancy and with some implanted electronic devices or metal implants in the treatment area, or active skin infection. Tell the team about your health history before treatment.
Often both are planned, but in sequence. If an area has a fat pocket and loose skin, reducing fat first and tightening afterwards, or treating them on different visits, may be suggested so the skin can be judged once the shape has changed. Removing fat from an area with poor skin tone can make looseness more noticeable, which is why both are assessed first.
Sometimes. Sculptra is an injectable collagen stimulator that is sometimes used on the body to thicken thin, softer-feeling skin, for example on the buttocks or thighs. Changes build gradually over months and usually take more than one session. Evidence for body use is limited, and it does not lift hanging skin, so suitability is assessed individually.

Ready to Plan Your Skin Tightening?

Book a consultation with our clinical team to find out whether non-surgical body tightening is right for you.

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