How to treat a saggy face?
Well, let's face it - as we age, our face starts to look more like a melted candle than a work of art. You know what I'm talking about - that saggy, droopy look that makes us feel like we're melting into the ground. But why does this happen?
First off, our skin loses its bounce as we age. It's like that old rubber band you've had sitting in your drawer for years - it's lost its stretch, and now it just droops. The same goes for our skin. Our body produces less collagen and elastin, two proteins responsible for skin elasticity, which means our face becomes less bouncy and more saggy.
But wait, there's more! As we age, we also lose fat and bone mass in our face. It's like we're slowly becoming a deflated balloon. Our once plump cheeks and defined jawline start to look like they're melting away. And let's not forget about the environmental factors. Sun damage and smoking can accelerate the aging process and make us look like a shriveled-up prune.
Don't even get me started on lifestyle factors. Eating a diet lacking in essential nutrients and not exercising can contribute to sagging skin. It's like our face is saying, "Hey, you need to take care of yourself if you want me to look good!"
And if all of that wasn't bad enough, genetics can play a role too. Some people are just born with a predisposition to saggy skin. It's like they drew the short straw in the genetic lottery.
But don't worry - there are ways to combat the sag. Dermal fillers, facelifts, and other treatments can help tighten things up. And let's not forget about sunscreen, healthy eating, and exercise. It's never too late to start taking care of ourselves, and our face will thank us for it.
Ageing am not caring is not always easy, and may be not even something you want to entertain. For being relevant and best optimal you when you connect and communicate with the world is what it is to be human. So let's embrace authenticity and the fact there are things we can do.
As we age, the skin on our face loses elasticity, leading to sagging and wrinkles. This process is a natural part of aging and can be influenced by various factors.
Lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can also impact facial sagging. A diet lacking in essential nutrients can contribute to the breakdown of collagen and elastin, leading to sagging skin. Additionally, a sedentary lifestyle can lead to muscle atrophy, which can impact facial structure and contribute to sagging.
Finally, genetics can play a role in the development of facial sagging. Some people may be more prone to sagging skin due to their genetic makeup, making it more challenging to prevent or reverse the effects of aging.
Facial sagging is a part of aging that can be influenced by various factors. The loss of collagen and elastin, loss of fat and bone mass, environmental factors, lifestyle factors, and genetics can all contribute to the appearance of sagging skin. While some factors, such as genetics, taking steps to protect the skin from environmental factors, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and seeking medical treatments such as dermal fillers or facelifts can help improve the appearance of facial sagging.
What can I get done if I want quicker and more predictable than the lifestyle changes?
HA! That’s not me laughing.
It’s Hyaluronic acid (HA); fillers are a popular type of filler used to restore volume and reduce the appearance of sagging skin on the face. HA is a naturally occurring substance found in the body, which makes it a safe and effective choice for facial rejuvenation.
When injected into the skin, HA fillers work by cleverly placing product, which restores volume and can create definition to the treated areas.
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This can help to as well as restore a more attractive appearance to the face and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
In areas where sagging is a concern, such as the cheeks or jowls, HA fillers can be injected strategically to replace volume to support and add lift to the skin. This creates a more defined facial contour, and reduce the appearance of sagging and drooping skin.
One of the benefits of HA fillers is that they are reversible, which means that if the results are not satisfactory, they can be adjusted. The results typically last from a year or more, depending on the specific product used and the individual's metabolism.
Overall, HA fillers are an effective way to restore volume, reduce sagging, and create a more desirable appearance to the face. They may be the in between option, for those who want more than hydration and creams but don’t want to go under the knife.
When looking for a practitioner
Consider how they look, the clinic looks and ask to see images of their work at the consultation
Look around, you don’t know what you don’t know, do your research by having several consultations and see if you feel comfortable in their care
There is no rush, take your time, to consider the real why to you exploring this. Is it for you to be a happier healthier version of you? Or something else?
Do your own research and make decisions by writing down what you want to feel and look like after treatment. Always have a plan with the outcome in mind. Otherwise you may just end up inflating your face mindlessly. Mindful care, so you are present in the journey you are on and where your destination is.
If you have any questions or want to book in for a consultation feel free to get in touch today.
