Loose and sagging skin can occur due to a range of factors, but it’s commonly experienced as a result of the natural ageing process. As levels of collagen and elastin in the skin drop, elasticity is lost and the skin can begin to sag. Read on to learn more about this concern, including the causes, commonly affected areas and treatment options.
Loose and sagging skin can by minimised by incorporating a balanced diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins and collagen-boosting nutrients that support skin elasticity. Regular exercise, especially strength training, can help build and tone underlying muscles, reducing the likelihood of sagging, while adequate hydration can help to maintain skin suppleness. Taking steps to protect your skin from the sun can also prevent collagen breakdown due to exposure to UV rays – a major cause of sagging skin.
To learn more about loose and sagging skin and the available treatment options that can address this concern, book an initial consultation at The Greville Clinic today.
While the signs and symptoms of loose and sagging skin can vary depending on the individual and the underlying cause, some common indicators can include:
Laxity can come from thin skin, lost volume or both, and the treatment plan follows the cause.
needling to firm thinning skin prompts new collagen where laxity is mild to moderate, improving both firmness and thickness.
HIFU for structural sagging reaches the support layer beneath the skin and contracts it, which is the option where sagging is structural rather than superficial.
bio-remodelling for elasticity improves hydration and elasticity across an area, firming skin that has thinned without adding volume.
revitalising dull, lax skin restores radiance and resilience, and is often combined with a tightening treatment.
Where sagging is driven by lost fullness, volume support in the midface lifts the tissue sitting below it.
radiofrequency tightening for the body firms loose skin on the abdomen, arms and thighs across a course of sessions.
Various areas of the face and body can be affected by loose and sagging skin. Some of the most common areas affected by this concern include:
Loose and sagging skin most often occurs due to the natural reduction in collagen and elastin in the skin as a person ages. Other factors that can contribute to loose and sagging skin include rapid weight loss (where a large amount of weight is lost too quickly, causing the skin to have a loose appearance) and excess exposure to UV rays (resulting in the death of skin cells, which can negatively affect the production of collagen and elastin).
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