Sagging Skin
Sagging skin is loose skin that appears due to the lack of muscle underneath and it loses two important proteins ,Collagen and Elastin which are the primary factors that ensure that your skin looks firm.
As its name suggests , elastin gives skin its elasticity. It enbales the skin to remain firm with the ability to bounce back when stretched.
Collagen is produced by fibroblasts. When skin is taut and firm, it has collagen to thank. Collagen is comprised of tightly-constructed fibers, which help skin maintain its structure and firmness.
Both elastin and collagen production decline as people age. These two proteins can also deteriorate due to external factors over time, such as:
- UV exposure
- pollutants in the environment, including cigarette smoke
- certain lifestyle factors, such as poor nutrition and drinking alcohol to excess
Too much sun exposure and not taking care of your skin or health can speed up the process of skin aging. This can make your skin look saggy and wrinkled at a younger age.
Firm skin can stretch and snap back into place easily. When skin loses this ability, it starts to sag. Saggy skin can happen almost anywhere on the body. Common areas where you might see saggy skin include:
There are several causes of saggy skin including:
- Aging
- Weight loss
- Pregnancy
- Illness
Treatments Available
Frequently Ask Questions
Treatments focus on triggering collagen production by mechanically damaging the skin enabling the skin to regenerate and repair itself naturally and safely having a firming and tightening effect on the skin
Generally speaking the treatments are not painful however it does depend on client sensitivity and the level/depth of treatment especially when it comes to micro-needling (were topical anaesthesia is used pre-treatment to minimise discomfort)