Skin Laxity

Dealing with loose, sagging skin or “skin laxity” can be a frustrating experience that affects both appearance and self-confidence.

As we age, our skin gradually loses its elasticity, resulting in a lack of firmness and resilience. This loss of elasticity prevents the skin from returning to its original position after stretching, leading to the development of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. At RiverEnd Aesthetics, we offer a range of evidence-based treatments to address concerns regarding sagging skin, a drooping appearance, and skin crepiness.

Understanding Sagging Skin:

To understand why our skin starts to sag we need to understand the anatomy of our facial structures. Every anatomical layer of the face changes as we being to age, from our underlying bones to the muscles, fat layers, and the overlying skin.

Sagging skin occurs when the skin’s underlying support structure weakens, primarily due to a decline in collagen and elastin production. Collagen and elastin are essential proteins responsible for maintaining the skin’s firmness, elasticity, and overall structure. As these proteins diminish with age, the skin becomes less resilient and begins to sag, resulting in a loss of facial contours and definition.

Causes of Sagging Skin:

While ageing is the primary cause of sagging skin, several other factors can exacerbate the problem. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can accelerate the breakdown of collagen and elastin fibres, leading to signs of ageing and sagging skin. Lifestyle habits such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can also contribute to collagen depletion, further weakening the skin’s supportive framework. Additionally, a diet high in sugar and processed foods may promote inflammation and oxidative stress, accelerating the ageing process and making the skin more prone to sagging and wrinkling.

Treatment Options for Sagging Skin:

At RiverEnd Aesthetics, we offer a variety of highly advanced treatments to address sagging skin and promote skin tightening, with a focus on regenerative aesthetics. In order to properly treat the appearance of sagging skin, a combination of multiple regenerative treatment modalities is often required. The causes of skin sagging are complex and multifactorial, and a comprehensive consultation with our doctors is required to determine which treatments are best in your particular circumstances to achieve the best possible clinical outcome.

Can you really improve sagging skin?

Yes, but addressing sagging skin is a multi-step process and requires perseverance and patience. Improvement takes time, as we provide treatments to stimulate the production of your own collagen and elastin. Nonsurgical treatment options are not going to provide the same results as facelift surgery. However, given surgery is often not an option for many individuals, nonsurgical cosmetic treatments can tighten skin and improve the appearance of sagging skin to a certain degree.

At RiverEnd Aesthetics we provide honest and open medical advice regarding what to expect in terms of results as we embark on your treatment journey together. Our doctors have a wealth of experience in developing comprehensive treatment plans and providing regenerative nonsurgical treatments.