Non-surgical, tone-safe options for a softer jawline, jowls, double chin and mild to moderate skin laxity, led by HIFU at Skin Avenue.
Firming, not a facelift. We tell you what is realistic.
As skin loses collagen and elastin with age, the jawline softens, jowls and a double chin can appear and the lower face loses definition. At Skin Avenue we treat mild to moderate laxity without surgery, led by HIFU to stimulate collagen at deeper layers, with skin needling to firm the surface. It is designed to lift and tighten, not to replace a surgical facelift.
Knowing what is happening under the skin is the first step to treating it well.
Skin laxity is the gradual loosening of the skin as it loses the collagen and elastin that once held it firm. From our mid-twenties our natural collagen production slows year on year, and the deeper support structures of the face begin to soften. Sun exposure, genetics, weight change and time all play a part, and the skin sits less tightly against the contours beneath it.
In the lower face this shows up in familiar ways. Jowls are the pockets of loose skin and soft tissue that can form either side of the chin, blurring what used to be a clean jawline. Submental fullness, often called a double chin, is softness or heaviness under the chin, which can come from laxity, fat, or simply changing anatomy. A softer jawline is the overall loss of the crisp line between face and neck.
None of this is a flaw to fix in a hurry, and how much it bothers you is entirely personal. What matters is being honest about the cause, because the right approach for mild to moderate laxity is different from what significant sagging needs. A non-surgical treatment can soften and support early laxity, but it will not do what surgery does, and we will always tell you that plainly.
HIFU, or high-intensity focused ultrasound, is our first-choice treatment for jawline and laxity concerns. It delivers focused ultrasound energy to targeted depths beneath the skin, warming the deeper support layers to prompt your own collagen renewal over the weeks and months that follow. Because it works below the surface, it is generally considered tone-safe across skin types.
We will be honest about what it can do. HIFU is designed to work best on mild to moderate laxity, to lift and firm the jawline, soften jowls and tighten under the chin. It is not a replacement for a surgical facelift and cannot remove significant excess skin. Results build gradually and vary between individuals. If your concern is beyond what HIFU can realistically help, we will tell you rather than sell you a session.
Explore HIFU in fullTwo complementary approaches, each adjusted for your skin and Fitzpatrick tone. Explore either in full.
Focused ultrasound that stimulates collagen at deeper layers to lift and firm the jawline, jowls and double chin, working below the surface with no incisions.
Controlled micro-channels that trigger collagen and elastin renewal to firm skin texture, soften fine lines and support a smoother, tighter-looking surface.
Which treatment suits you, and whether either is right for your skin at all, is confirmed at a personalised in-person assessment. These notes are a general guide only and are not medical advice. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.
We assess your skin, laxity and tone in person and set honest expectations before anything else.
You receive a plan matched to your skin and goals, which may combine HIFU and needling or neither.
Comfort-focused sessions with minimal downtime, so you can usually return to your day.
Collagen renewal builds over weeks to months. We guide aftercare and review your progress over time.
Tone-safe care is the core of how we treat, not an afterthought.
Because HIFU works on deeper layers rather than surface pigment, it is generally considered a tone-safe way to approach laxity across Fitzpatrick types I to VI. Skin needling can also suit darker skin when it is performed conservatively, with adjusted depth and frequency and close monitoring, since it creates controlled micro-injury at the surface. In every case we assess your tone first and adjust the approach to lower the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation.
No treatment can promise zero risk, and we will always be straight with you about that. If you have deeper or melanin-rich skin, our tone-safe approach explains exactly how we treat, and why we treat conservatively.
Read our approach for melanin-rich skin →For mild to moderate laxity, non-surgical treatments like HIFU can help firm and lift the skin by stimulating your own collagen at deeper layers, with no incisions and minimal downtime. They are designed to soften and support, not to remove significant excess skin. Where laxity is advanced, surgery may be the more suitable option, and we will tell you honestly at your assessment.
HIFU is our lead treatment for exactly these concerns. It targets the jawline, jowls and the area under the chin to firm and lift over time. It works best on mild to moderate laxity, and results build gradually over the weeks and months after treatment. How much difference you see depends on your individual skin, and results vary between people.
No, and we would never describe it as one. HIFU is a non-surgical treatment designed to firm and lift mild to moderate laxity. It does not cut or remove skin, and it does not deliver surgical results. It can be a good option if you want to soften the signs of early laxity without surgery, but a surgical facelift addresses more advanced sagging.
That depends on your skin, the degree of laxity and how your skin responds, so it is set at your personalised assessment rather than guessed from a template. Some people are treated in a single session with results that build over time, while others benefit from a planned course. We will map out a realistic plan for you before you commit.
These are non-surgical treatments with minimal downtime, so most people return to their usual day. You may notice some temporary redness, tenderness or mild swelling afterwards, which typically settles. We talk you through what to expect and how to care for your skin at your visit.
HIFU works below the surface rather than on surface pigment, so it is generally considered tone-safe across Fitzpatrick types. Skin needling can also suit darker skin when performed conservatively and monitored closely. We assess your tone first and treat conservatively to lower the risk of pigmentation. You can read our full approach on our melanin-rich skin page.
Pricing depends on the treatment, the area and the plan we agree at your assessment, so we confirm it with you in person rather than quoting a one-size figure. Enquire by calling 0402 991 762 or book a skin assessment online, and we will give you clear, honest pricing for your plan.
Both offer our core Korean-method treatments. Suitability for HIFU and needling is confirmed at your assessment.
2/221 Main Street, Osborne Park WA 6017
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Book a personalised skin assessment at our Osborne Park or West Leederville clinic and we will tell you what is realistic for your skin.