What is sagging skin & skin laxity?
Skin laxity refers to reduced skin firmness and elasticity, which may contribute to sagging, jowls and less-defined facial contours.
It can occur as a result of natural ageing, sun exposure, weight changes and reductions in collagen and elastin.
Commonly affected areas include the cheeks, jawline, neck and lower face.
When should you be assessed?
- Sagging skin around the cheeks or jawline
- Reduced facial firmness or elasticity
- Appearance of jowls
- Loss of jawline definition
- Loose skin around the neck
- Changes in facial contour
- Skin laxity following weight changes
How is it assessed?
- Facial and neck skin laxity assessment
- Evaluation of skin elasticity and firmness
- Assessment of facial volume and tissue support
- Identification of areas affected by sagging
- Review of facial anatomy and treatment goals
- Personalised lifting and tightening planning
Treatment options
Depending on the degree of skin laxity and facial structure, your doctor may recommend:
- HIFU Face Lift – Ultrasound-based treatment for selected non-surgical skin tightening concerns
- BTL Exilis Face – Radiofrequency treatment to support firmer-looking skin
- Face Thread Lift – Provides lifting and tissue support in suitable cases
- Sculptra – Collagen biostimulation for selected structural and ageing concerns
- Radiesse – Injectable treatment for selected facial contour and collagen-related concerns
- Dermal Fillers – Address volume loss contributing to changes in facial contours
- Combination Treatments – A personalised approach addressing multiple contributing factors
Treatment selection depends on whether the main concern is mild skin laxity, reduced firmness, facial volume loss, jowls or loss of facial definition.
Non-surgical treatments have limitations, and more advanced sagging may require specialist surgical assessment.
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Treatment selection depends on diagnosis and suitability. Not every listed treatment is appropriate for every patient.
