Acne
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Flaccidity & Sagging
Flaccidity and Sagging
Flaccid skin relates to the lack of firmness, caused by the loss of collagen and elastin and often associated with ageing. Flaccidity results in sagging or drooping of the skin which can occur on the face or body and is responsible for the appearance of jowls in the lower face.
What causes skin flaccidity?
Sun Damage
UV radiation leads to free radical damage and destruction of collagen and elastin fibres.
Ageing
Collagen production declines as we age and the skin becomes thinner with less support, leading to flaccidity.
Poor Diet
Collagen is a protein which is synthesised by fibroblasts within the skin, if the diet is deficient in protein and amino acids, collagen production is reduced.
High Sugars
We have known for a long time that wound healing is delayed in diabetics, this is due to high sugars causing glycation and producing harmful substances called “Advanced Glycation End (AGE) Products” which stick to collagen fibres, making them less effective.
Poor Lifestyle
Smoking, alcohol excess, lack of exercise and poor hydration can all have a negative impact of collagen synthesis and breakdown.
Medical Conditions
Diabetes, chronic medical conditions and certain medications, such as oral steroids, can also have an effect on collagen production and premature ageing of the skin.
Skincare
The skin is the largest organ of the body and needs looking after like any other part of the body. Good skincare can help maintain and restore collagen levels, but lack of skincare can have a detrimental effect.
Weight Loss
Flaccidity can also be more prominent with weight loss where the underlying fat supporting the skin is lost.
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Skincare for flaccid and sagging skin
If your dark circles are really concerning you, and you believe the at-home treatments are not working, there are aesthetic procedures that can be done to improve the appearance of them.
Retinols work by increasing skin cell turnover and collagen production which can lead to softening of lines and wrinkles and some firming and plumping of the skin.
Hyaluronic acid is the natural sponge in our skin and it attracts water molecules leading to a softer and plumper skin.
Vitamin C is needed for collagen production and may help improve firmness as well as having antioxidant and brightening effects on the skin.
Collagen and hyaluronic acid are both available as oral supplements to help boost the skin’s natural reservoir.
Treatments for flaccidity and sagging skin
If your sagging skin is really concerning you, and you believe the at-home treatments are not working, there are aesthetic procedures that can be done to improve the firmness and lifting of the skin.
These are a great way to restore volume that has been lost which in turn can have a firming and lifting effect on the skin, depending on filler used, volume and placement.
There are many different lasers available for skin tightening, often non-ablative fractional lasers, which work by stimulating the production of new, healthy collagen.
The skin can be physically lifted using threads placed beneath the skin, these threads have tiny barbs, anchors or cogs on them, to pull and lift the skin up.
Radiofrequency produces heat and energy to the lower levels of the skin, leading to a contraction of collagen fibres and a lifting and firming effect.
This treatment can deliver the essential collagen building ingredients directly into the skin to aid collagen production.
This combination is one of the latest technologies to stimulate collagen production and create a lifting effect and improve skin quality.
Finally, cosmetic surgery can create a lifting effect on many areas of the face and body.
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