What Is Sagging Skin?
Sagging skin on the face results in a loss of firmness and elasticity, leading to drooping or laxity in facial contours. This can cause prominent wrinkles, shadows, folds, and jowls, altering the overall shape of the face. The eyes may appear hooded, cheeks may flatten, and the jawline may become less defined. Sagging skin can make individuals appear older, tired, or less vibrant, impacting facial aesthetics and self-confidence.
What Causes Sagging Skin?
Sagging skin on the face arises from a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic ageing processes, such as the gradual breakdown of collagen and elastin fibres in the skin, lead to decreased skin elasticity and firmness over time. Additionally, natural fat pads in the face diminish and start to descend downwards, contributing to sagging. Extrinsic factors like sun exposure, smoking, poor nutrition, and repetitive facial movements accelerate collagen and elastin degradation, hastening skin laxity. Hormonal changes, genetic predispositions, and lifestyle habits also play roles. The cumulative effect of these factors results in sagging skin, manifesting as drooping facial contours, wrinkles, and loss of definition.
How Can I Treat Sagging Skin?
At Takroni Clinic we understand that the cause of a sagging appearance is multifactorial and therefore we need to approach the treatment using a combination of treatment and technologies for the most powerful and natural looking result. A thorough consultation will help us to decide what bespoke combination of treatments if best for you, but this may include volume restoration with fillers in areas such as the cheeks, smile lines, temples and jawline. We may also recommend profhilo, skin boosters or polynucleotides to help aid skin hydration and quality. This can also be used on areas such as the neck and decolletage that may show signs of sagging skin. We recommend all of our patients to have a skincare consultation and use medical grade skincare to maximise their results as well as looking into technology we offer such as medical microneedling, Morpheus8 and Forma Tightening Facial to improve skin quality and sagging skin. Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy, stimulating collagen production and tightening the skin’s underlying structures. This results in improved facial contours, reduced wrinkles, and improved skin texture. Similarly, Forma utilises radiofrequency technology to heat the deeper layers of the skin, promoting collagen remodelling and contraction. This process firms and tightens the skin, restoring a more youthful appearance. Treatments at Takroni Clinic are non-invasive, requiring minimal downtime, and can be customised to address specific concerns. With consistent sessions, individuals can achieve noticeable improvements in skin laxity, enhancing facial aesthetics and confidence.
