It’s common to notice changes in your skin’s firmness and elasticity as you grow older. You may experience saggy skin in places such as the face, neck, stomach, legs, arms, or buttocks.
Loose skin usually develops due to a loss of elastin fibres and collagen networks over time, which are critical proteins that help the skin to strengthen and stretch. Plus, as you age, your bones can shrink and lose density, meaning the tissues around the bones can sit differently. This can leave pockets of loose skin and change the shape or appearance of your skin.
As well as ageing, a range of factors can contribute to the changing of the skin’s structure, including:
- pregnancy
- a significant weight loss
- sun damage
- smoking
- menopause
- pollution
- diet and alcohol intake.
Although developing loose skin is normal, some people find that it can impact their body image and how they feel about themselves.
Thankfully, there are several effective ways to address saggy skin if it is bothering you. At Health & Aesthetics, we are experts in treatments that can target loose skin and help you achieve a more sculpted, youthful appearance.
Treatments for loose skin
Non-surgical procedures
Perhaps the most effective loose skin treatment lies in non-surgical procedures. These minimally invasive treatments use a range of techniques to tighten saggy skin and improve collagen and elastin production, allowing you to experience a tighter and more contoured appearance in next to no time.
At Health & Aesthetics, we offer a range of industry-leading treatments for saggy skin, including:
Dermal fillers
Dermal fillers are an effective minimally invasive procedure that can help “lift” the skin and treat areas impacted by a loss of fat. Fillers work by restoring volume in tissues and smoothing out lines and wrinkles, helping to rejuvenate key areas and improve the structure and hydration of the skin.
At our multi-award-winning clinic we use FDA approved fillers which come in many forms, meaning we can treat a wide variety of areas.
Our doctors also take great care to create an authentic, natural looking result, helping your skin to look subtly refreshed.
For those looking to complement skin tightening and body contouring, minimally invasive options like skinny injections can help reduce stubborn fat deposits.
EndoLift
Other non-surgical treatments can work to restore collagen proteins in deep skin tissues, helping to boost youthfulness and vitality in your skin.
Endolift uses laser energy to tighten saggy, loose skin and contour the face. A tiny micro-optical fibre is inserted under the skin, creating a pathway to transmit laser energy. The laser heats skin tissues to encourage new collagen production and remodel layers of the skin.
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This innovative treatment helps to promote skin tightening, remove stubborn fat pockets, and redefine facial features in the most natural way possible.
What’s more, the results of Endolift are long-lasting, and keep improving for months after treatment as collagen continues to build in the skin.
Secret RF
Secret RF is an advanced microneedling treatment designed to refresh, tighten, and lift the skin to help tackle common signs of ageing. This treatment is especially helpful in those who are just seeing the first few signs of ageing and want a gentle lift.
Secret RF works by delivering radio frequency energy into several layers of the skin, helping to stimulate skin cell regeneration and the production of elastin and collagen. What’s more, Secret RF is highly adaptable and we take a bespoke approach with each person. This means we can achieve optimal skin results for your unique needs.
All of our loose skin treatments are designed to be incredibly convenient and with minimal commitment – there is no downtime required, side effects are minimal, and treatments are usually short and can be slotted into daily life.
JULÄINE™ of Sweden
JULÄINE is an ideal option for those experiencing general skin laxity. It works by encouraging the skin to produce new collagen, gradually tightening and firming areas such as the jawline, cheeks and neck. This treatment helps improve skin density and structure, offering long-lasting, natural results with minimal downtime.
Profhilo® Structura
Profhilo® Structura tightens saggy or loose skin by restoring the facial fat layers, helping to lift and rejuvenate the skin for a firmer, more youthful appearance.
Should I have more than one treatment for loose skin?
Our revolutionary non-surgical ageing treatments offer exceptional results alone, or can often be combined for the ultimate rejuvenation. For instance, effectively placed dermal fillers can help to treat loss of fat and volume, followed by treatments like Endolift, which can help to promote collagen production and boost skin health. This combined approach is often recommended for patients seeking ozempic face treatment, where both volume loss and skin laxity may need to be addressed together. We always take a personalised approach at Health & Aesthetics, so our team can help advise what might work best for you.
Can loose skin be prevented?
Most people will experience saggy skin – it’s a natural part of growing older. Whilst it’s normal, some lifestyle tips may help to retain skin elasticity and reduce the severity of sagging skin, including:
- Regular exercise: Some evidence shows that physical activity can help to improve skin tissue metabolism, reducing or slowing age-related skin changes. Exercise can also help to tone up loose skin in some places, but not others.
- Nutrition changes: Eating a healthy and balanced diet with collagen-rich foods (like citrus fruits, nuts, fish, and leafy greens) may help to improve skin collagen production. Drinking lots of water can also improve skin hydration.
- Massaging the skin: Massaging loose skin can help to improve blood flow and activate fibroblasts – the cells responsible for producing collagen proteins in the skin.
- Caring for your skin: Developing an effective skin care routine and using SPF daily can keep your skin healthy and nourished, and may stop loose skin from developing or worsening.
Looking after your health generally, such as stopping smoking and keeping fit, may also help keep your skin rejuvenated.
Ready to tighten your loose skin?
No matter how well you look after your body and your skin, age-related skin changes are often unavoidable and just a part of life. Our expertly skilled team at Health & Aesthetics have an in-depth knowledge of the ageing process and understand that no two faces age in the same way. Schedule a consultation with our team to start exploring the right loose skin treatments to suit your specific needs and kickstart your journey to a rejuvenated self.
