If you’re searching for how to tighten loose skin above the knees, the good news is that we now have more options than ever. The right treatment depends on what’s actually causing the appearance of your knees. For some patients, the primary concern is skin laxity. For others, it’s crepey texture, wrinkles, collagen loss, excess skin, or a combination of several factors.
At NicholsMD, we take a personalized approach to knee rejuvenation and may recommend one or a combination of treatments based on your skin and goals.
Ultherapy PRIME: Now FDA-Cleared for Knee Skin Laxity
One of the most exciting advancements for sagging knees is Ultherapy PRIME. Ultherapy PRIME recently received FDA clearance to improve the appearance of skin laxity on the knees, giving patients a non-invasive option specifically cleared for this notoriously difficult-to-treat area.
Using microfocused ultrasound with real-time visualization, Ultherapy PRIME delivers energy beneath the skin to stimulate the body’s natural collagen-building process. Over time, that new collagen can help improve the appearance of lax, sagging skin around and above the knees.
Unlike treatments that work primarily at the skin’s surface, Ultherapy PRIME allows us to visualize the layers of tissue we’re treating and precisely deliver ultrasound energy at targeted depths. There are no incisions or injectable fillers involved, and results develop gradually as your body produces new collagen.
For patients whose biggest complaint is, “The skin above my knees is starting to sag,” Ultherapy PRIME may be an especially exciting option.
The Greenwich Secret™
If your knees are looking more crepey, wrinkled, or texturally uneven, we may also want to focus on improving the quality of the skin itself. The Greenwich Secret™ is our signature treatment combining radiofrequency microneedling with a customized topical serum.
Radiofrequency microneedling delivers controlled energy into the skin to support collagen remodeling while addressing concerns like laxity and texture. For the knees, this can be particularly helpful when the concern isn’t simply loose skin, but that thin, crinkled appearance patients often describe as “crepey knees.”
Ellacor
For patients with more noticeable loose or excess skin, Ellacor may be another option. Ellacor uses micro-coring technology to remove tiny cores of skin without traditional surgical incisions.
By physically removing small amounts of excess skin, micro-coring offers a different approach than treatments that rely primarily on energy or collagen stimulation. Because every degree of knee laxity is different, your NicholsMD provider can determine whether Ellacor, an energy-based treatment, or a combination approach makes the most sense for you.
Ultherapy PRIME vs. The Greenwich Secret vs. Ellacor for Sagging Knees
If all three treatments can potentially play a role in knee rejuvenation, how do you know which one you need?
Think about what you actually see when you look at your knees.
If the primary concern is loose or sagging skin, we may focus on deeper collagen stimulation with Ultherapy PRIME.
If you’re seeing crepey texture, fine lines, or changes in the quality of the skin, The Greenwich Secret™ may be incorporated to address the skin more directly.
For more noticeable excess skin, we may discuss whether Ellacor micro-coring is appropriate.
And oftentimes, the answer isn’t choosing just one. Combining treatments that work in different ways can allow us to address both deeper laxity and the quality of the skin at the surface.
Your treatment plan should ultimately depend on your anatomy, degree of laxity, skin quality, goals, and the amount of downtime you’re comfortable with.
Don’t Let Your Skincare Stop at Your Face
We spend so much time thinking about collagen loss and skin aging on the face, but the same changes are happening everywhere else, including your knees. Whether you’re starting to notice subtle crepiness or more visible skin laxity above the knees, today’s treatment options allow us to address these changes in ways we simply couldn’t before.
With Ultherapy PRIME now FDA-cleared to improve the appearance of skin laxity on the knees, alongside treatments like The Greenwich Secret™ and Ellacor, we can create a personalized approach based on your skin, your goals, and the results you’re looking for.
Ready to give your knees a little more attention? Schedule a consultation at NicholsMD to discover the right treatment plan for you.