Health Reporter · Editorial staff

Xavier Brennan

Reports on the research and technology behind skin tightening treatments, with a focus on what the evidence actually supports.

4 stories by Xavier Brennan

The Science · 4 min · Xavier Brennan

Do collagen supplements actually help sagging skin?

Collagen powders promise firmer skin. The evidence points to modest help for skin quality, not a fix for sagging.

July 3, 2026

The Science · 7 min · Xavier Brennan

Does weight loss cause facial sagging? What to weigh before you slim down

Rapid loss can leave the face looser. Whether it sags depends on more than the scale.

July 1, 2026

Choosing Care · 7 min · Xavier Brennan

Morpheus8 vs standard RF microneedling: what actually sets them apart

Both push radiofrequency through microneedles. Depth, coverage, and price are where they part ways.

June 3, 2026

Surgery · 6 min · Xavier Brennan

Thread lifts: a non-surgical lift with limits

Dissolvable threads can reposition tissue, temporarily, and for the right face.

October 14, 2025