The world of aesthetics is entering a new chapter as we move into 2026. Advancements in laser, collagen stimulation, and combination treatments are reshaping how patients approach skin rejuvenation. One of the biggest reasons for these changes is the increase in medical weight loss. With more people achieving rapid weight loss through medical treatments, a new concern has come into the picture. A lot of people who have lost weight are now experiencing sagging skin on the face, which doesn’t match their slimmer, healthier shape.
Therefore, many people are increasingly seeking options that strengthen the skin from within, encourage fresh collagen production, and restore firmness without surgery. With that in mind, let’s explore Dr. Brunner’s top predictions in skin rejuvenation in 2026, and how these innovations can help you achieve firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin.
1. Sagging Skin After Weight Loss and How to Tighten It Without Surgery
Losing a significant amount of weight is an impressive achievement, yet it can highlight areas where the skin has lost elasticity. The face and jawline may appear less firm because stretched skin does not always contract once weight is reduced.
Furthermore, medications like Ozempic can lead to rapid facial volume loss, which is often called “Ozempic face.” This also results in hollow cheeks, more wrinkles, and an overall aged appearance. This has become a growing concern for patients looking to maintain a youthful look after their weight loss journey.
Laser and energy-based treatments offer an effective non-surgical solution to tighten sagging skin. These technologies activate new collagen and reinforce the skin’s internal support system, helping the skin become firmer, smoother, and more resilient over time. While many patients achieve meaningful improvement with these options, others may still benefit from surgery based on their unique needs and level of laxity.
Common areas affected by post-weight-loss laxity:
- Lower face and jawline
- Under chin
- Cheeks
- Around the eyes
With Dr. Brunner’s expertise, patients experience gradual, natural-looking refinement that helps their skin better reflect their overall transformation. Learn more about how Dr. Brunner can treat Ozempic face in our blog.
2. Collagen Stimulation from the Inside Out: Biostimulators + Energy Devices
One of the most effective ways to boost skin strength and renewal is by pairing biostimulators with advanced energy devices. Each treatment addresses different layers of the skin, and when used together, the results build beautifully over time.
Biostimulators work deep within the skin to stimulate the production of new collagen, providing structural support and improving overall firmness. Energy devices like fractional lasers or radiofrequency focus on the surface, refining texture, tightening tissue, and brightening tone. Together, they create a layered effect that leaves the skin smoother, stronger, and more resilient.
This balanced approach is ideal for anyone seeking natural-looking rejuvenation that continues to improve. Therefore, if you would like to take these benefits even further, the next step is understanding why Radiesse® and PRP have become standout choices for structural renewal.
3. The Rise of Biostimulators: Radiesse + PRP for Structural Renewal
Biostimulators are quickly becoming the go-to choice for anyone seeking deeper, longer-lasting rejuvenation. Rather than simply softening surface lines, these treatments stimulate collagen production in the deeper layers of the skin. Therefore, the result is a stronger structure, improved density, and healthier-looking skin overall.
Radiesse plays a significant role here, as well. Its calcium-based microspheres provide instant support while encouraging the skin to produce new collagen. When paired with PRP, the regenerative benefits become even more impressive. Together, they work from the inside out, gradually creating a smoother, firmer, more lifted appearance that continues to improve over time.
What makes Radiesse and PRP stand out is how naturally the results develop. They strengthen elasticity, improve long-term firmness, and integrate seamlessly with laser treatments for a more complete rejuvenation plan.
This approach is beneficial for areas that need deeper support, such as facial hollowing, early laxity, thinning skin, and jawline definition. Therefore, when combined with advanced lasers, biostimulators amplify collagen renewal and help produce a refreshed, balanced look that truly lasts.
4. Smarter Laser Strategy: Using the Right Devices in the Right Combination
Laser rejuvenation continues to be one of the most influential categories in aesthetics, and the momentum only grows stronger in 2026. Patients are looking for treatments that deliver meaningful refinement with minimal downtime, and today’s advanced devices are designed to target multiple concerns with greater precision and consistency than ever before.
Each of the leading lasers offers unique benefits, allowing Dr. Brunner to create a treatment plan that supports smoother texture, brighter tone, and stronger collagen formation.
Top laser technologies expected to lead the year:
- Fraxel® Repair Laser Resurfacing for texture refinement, fine line reduction, scar improvement, and deeper collagen remodeling that strengthens the skin from within
- PicoSure® Skin Rejuvenation for pigmentation correction, sun damage, and overall clarity with minimal downtime
- Clear and Brilliant® for gentle resurfacing that improves early signs of aging and enhances overall radiance
- BBL® Hero for redness reduction, pigment correction, and a brighter, more even complexion
Fraxel offers intensive resurfacing. PicoSure targets pigment. Clear and Brilliant supports maintenance and prevention. BBL Hero brings visible clarity and tone correction. When blended into a unified plan, these devices create a layered approach that addresses texture, tone, and tightness at the same time.
This combination strategy is becoming a key prediction for 2026. By selecting the right laser for each concern, patients experience a more complete and balanced rejuvenation with natural looking refinement.
5. The Treatment Journey: Layering Devices, Biostimulators, and Maintenance Over Time
Pairing laser treatments with biostimulators offers one of the most effective ways to refresh the skin on multiple levels. Lasers refine texture, brighten tone, and stimulate collagen at the surface, while biostimulators like Sculptra® and Radiesse rebuild deeper support for lasting firmness.
Fraxel Repair smooths fine lines and improves texture, PicoSure and BBL Hero correct pigmentation, and Clear and Brilliant enhances radiance. When these are paired with collagen building injectables, patients see stronger, more resilient skin with results that continue to improve over time.
Under Dr. Brunner’s guidance, this combined approach creates a balanced, natural looking upgrade in tone, tightness, and overall skin quality with minimal downtime.
Embracing a Consistent Approach to Skin Renewal
Lasting skin improvement comes from a steady, well planned routine rather than a single treatment. The goal is to maintain firmness, clarity, and radiance over time through ongoing care that supports the skin’s natural renewal cycle. Regular sessions help keep collagen production active and preserve the refreshed look you’ve achieved.
Dr. Brunner often combines collagen enhancing lasers, energy based devices, and biostimulators such as Radiesse and PRP. Each works in a different way, and together they elevate skin strength and texture more effectively than any standalone option.
True, long term rejuvenation comes from balance and consistency. With the right treatments at the right intervals, maintaining youthful, healthy looking skin becomes an easy, sustainable part of your routine.
Looking Ahead — The Future of Skin Rejuvenation
As technology continues to evolve, the future of laser treatment for skin will become increasingly personalized. Expect advancements like AI-guided energy settings, enhanced cooling systems, and even biological boosters such as exosomes to accelerate healing and collagen formation.
Dr. Brunner envisions 2026 as the year when the art and science of skin rejuvenation merge, creating treatments that are intelligent, safe, and uniquely effective. The result: skin that doesn’t just look younger but truly functions like younger skin.
Achieve Firmer, Younger-Looking Skin with Collagen Stimulation and Laser Treatments
While we all make new goals for the new year, why not start with one that helps you look and feel incredible by revitalizing your skin? The most exciting skin treatments for a youthful appearance in 2026 focus on more than just smoothing the surface. They rebuild what time has weakened by restoring collagen, combining advanced lasers, and using bio-stimulating innovations that work from the inside out.
This year, give your skin the same commitment you give your other goals. With a personalized plan from Dr. Brunner, you can naturally strengthen, refine, and rejuvenate your skin.
Start Your 2026 Skin Treatment Plan with Dr. Brunner
Make this the year you invest in feeling and looking your best. Experience the next generation of skin rejuvenation designed to bring lasting confidence and radiance.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Brunner in Princeton, NJ today.