Skin Sagging
Ageing and your appearance
Ageing is a natural process, and embracing it is an important part of our health and wellness journey. However, saggy skin can sometimes make us look tired or sad, giving others the wrong impression of how we’re really feeling. While we can’t completely avoid saggy skin, there are treatments that can help. These options can lift sagging skin and reduce negative expressions without surgery and with minimal downtime. The result is a refreshed and rested look that contributes to looking healthy, happy, and younger.
With strategic placement using only dermal filler, this 60-year-old woman looks less tired and has less sagging around her nose, mouth, and jawline. We restored volume in her cheeks, which tightened her eye bags and lifted the skin tissue around her nose and mouth. With further filler placed around her mouth, lips, and jaw, we were able to pull back some of the skin tissue to create a more defined jawline. Unfortunately, bruising can’t always be avoided, but it can be covered with makeup and usually resolves within a few days.
What causes skin to sag?
A number of factors cause saggy skin. As we age, our skin produces less elastin and collagen, the proteins that maintain firmness and elasticity. Gravity, overall health, sun exposure, and weight changes can worsen this process. Over time, supportive structures such as bone, muscle, and fat pads also diminish, which further contributes to sagging. The cumulative effect leads to a loss of skin tightness and a more fatigued, aged appearance.
How can I fix my saggy skin?
Dermal fillers that contain hyaluronic acid can lift the skin by restoring lost volume and support while smoothing unwanted wrinkles. Results are immediate and can last from 6 to 12 months.
Sculptra is a different type of filler that boosts collagen production and gradually enhances firmness and elasticity over a couple of months. Effects can last up to two years.
Thread lifts place dissolvable sutures under the skin to lift sagging fat pads. They lift immediately and stimulate collagen as they dissolve, improving texture and firmness over time. As shown in the patient example, nasolabial folds, jowls, and neck sagging can improve quickly.
How do I know which treatment is best for me?
When you book a consultation, you’ll receive a comprehensive facial assessment to analyse your skin, facial structure, and unique needs. We’ll then create a tailored treatment plan to achieve optimal results.
Plans can include a combination of skincare and procedures. For example, dermal fillers can provide instant volume and lift, while Sculptra builds collagen over time. Used together, they can deliver the best outcome.