Is Exion Better Than Botox for Sagging Skin?

Exion Versus Botox: What to Choose for Sagging Skin?

Sagging skin is a common concern associated with aging. After years of sun exposure and being tugged down by gravity, the skin gradually loses its collagen and elastin content, making it look saggy and tired. If you’re looking to firm things up and rewind the clock a few years, two suitable options may come to mind: Exion RF microneedling and Botox treatment. Each one targets different signs of aging, and they go about it in very different ways.

What Causes Sagging Skin?

Sagging skin doesn’t appear overnight. It’s the result of several gradual changes happening beneath the surface. While everyone’s skin ages differently, here are some common culprits:

• Loss of collagen and elastin: These proteins provide structure and flexibility. Production naturally declines with age.
• Sun exposure: UV rays break down collagen fibers, impede new collagen production, and damage skin cells, a process called photoaging.
• Weight loss: Rapid or significant weight changes can leave you with stretched, loose skin.
• Gravity: Over the years, gravity’s pulling makes your skin droop, especially around the face and neck.
• Lifestyle factors: Smoking, poor nutrition, and dehydration can all weaken skin integrity and lead to sagging.

Botox vs. Exion RF Microneedling for Sagging Skin

Botox has been the go-to wrinkle-smoothing option for decades. It temporarily blocks nerve signals to facial muscles that cause expression lines, especially on the forehead, around the eyes, and between the brows. With your muscles relaxed, the skin looks smoother and less lined. Botox doesn’t tighten loose skin or rebuild collagen, but it does grant a smoother, more youthful appearance.

On the other hand, Exion RF microneedling has nothing to do with muscle movement. Instead, it focuses on rebuilding the skin’s internal support system using ultra-fine needles and radiofrequency (RF) energy. This energy penetrates deep layers of the skin without requiring full needle insertion, making Exion more comfortable than traditional microneedling.

Exion treatment is relatively comfortable thanks to numbing cream and shallower needle insertion, but the controlled micro-injuries and heat delivery put your body into repair mode. This process supercharges collagen and elastin production deep within the skin for long-term improvements in texture, tone, and tightness.

What Results to Expect?

Botox works quickly. Most people notice a more relaxed, refreshed appearance within three to seven days. Don’t worry—your face doesn’t look “frozen.” Expressions simply don’t produce deep lines and wrinkles anymore. Expect the results to last three to four months before another session is needed.

You need a little more patience with Exion. While subtle improvements are visible within a week or two, real results build gradually. The skin becomes firmer, smoother, and more radiant over time, with results peaking for about three months after treatment. A series of three to four treatments spaced a few weeks apart delivers the most noticeable transformation.

Possible Risks and Complications

Both Exion and Botox are considered safe when performed by experienced providers. While serious complications are rare, every cosmetic treatment has potential side affects you should be aware of.

The side effects of Botox may include mild bruising or tenderness at the injection site. In rare cases, people experience temporary eyelid drooping or asymmetry, but this is typically due to improper injection technique and resolves over time.

Exion may cause temporary redness, swelling, or mild discomfort, usually lasting a few hours to a couple of days. It’s also normal to experience light flaking or dryness a few days after treatment as your skin heals.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

The best treatment depends on your specific goals. If you’re bothered by fine lines caused by repetitive facial movements—like smiling, squinting, or raising your eyebrows, Botox is the best bet.

If your main concern is sagging skin at the jawline or cheeks, rough texture caused by acne scars, or aging lines around the eyes and mouth, Exion is a standout option. It addresses the deeper layers of the skin to rebuild structure and volume from within.

Exion can also be used elsewhere on your body. It offers incredible results when treating stretch marks, dimpling caused by cellulite, and loose skin on the abdomen or thighs. In this way, Exion is a full-body skin tightening treatment that helps you look and feel your best.

Schedule a Free Skin Rejuvenation Consultation

All About You Medical Spa in Fairfield, CT, combines proven techniques and advanced technologies to deliver customized, client-focused care. Most treatments are performed by Dr. Christine Gould, a seasoned expert in medical aesthetics with more than 20 years of hands-on experience. Whether you’re interested in Botox, Exion, or both, we’ll recommend the most effective option to help you reach your aesthetic goals comfortably and confidently. Schedule your free consultation today and discover the difference expert-led skin rejuvenation can make.