TWEAKMENT
Why Does The Skin Sag?
Alice Hart-Davis explains the reasons behind skin sagging and offers practical solutions to combat this common sign of aging.
Reasons for Skin Sagging
Shrinking Fat Pads:
Location: Fat pads under the skin and deeper within the face.
Effect: As these fat pads shrink, they provide less support to the skin, leading to sagging.
Bone Loss:
Areas Affected: Around the mouth, eyes, jaw, chin, and temples.
Impact: The bones that give structure to the face begin to shrink, contributing to a sunken appearance and sagging skin.
Loss of Skin Firmness:
Collagen and Elastin: The skin loses these essential proteins, leading to decreased firmness and elasticity.
Overall Effect: Looser skin over a shrinking framework exacerbates the sagging.
Solutions to Combat Skin Sagging
Skincare:
Vitamin C Serums: Promote collagen production, helping to maintain skin firmness and elasticity.
Microneedling:
Technique: Creates tiny punctures in the skin, stimulating collagen production and improving skin texture and firmness.
Fillers:
Jawline and Chin: Fillers can enhance the structure by adding volume to the jawline, chin, and temples, restoring a more youthful contour.
Fat Volume Restoration: Subtly pad out areas that have lost fat volume to improve overall facial fullness and reduce sagging.
Conclusion
Combating skin sagging involves a combination of good skincare, minimally invasive treatments like microneedling, and strategic use of fillers to restore volume and support. By addressing the underlying causes of sagging, you can maintain a more youthful and firm appearance.
