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作者: Sabrina Adia|2024年3月2日
Ahhh! Where did our perfectly sculpted face go?! Our youthful appearance is not present, but instead, the presence of double chin, lines and wrinkles and loose skin! This is a nightmare! What should I do? Rest assured! Those fine lines and uneven skin layers is a sign of a natural aging process in which our skin experiences the early signs of aging or weight loss. The thought and presence of loose skin is undeniably sore to the eye, but it is also normal for everyone to experience this as we grow of age. Natural aging process takes place as we get older year by year, and it is certainly not a stranger occurrence for lines and wrinkles to pop out of our face as our skin laxity decreases over the years. But why does our skin sag and lose its skin laxity? Is there any treatment plan that can help us retain our youth and see optimal results every time we look into the mirror? We understand your concern, so let's look into the cause of the problem first.
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Loose Skin: How and Why?
As you become older, your body will create less collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans (GAG), which can be detrimental to your health. For example, once you approach your 30s, the amount of collagen that is produced by your skin slows down by 1%. Elastin and GAG levels both decrease with advancing age. This breakdown of the outermost layer of your skin can cause your skin to become lax and saggy, particularly in the area below your jawline and chin (known as jowls), as well as on your neck.
The declining of these essential proteins may be accelerated with few factors such as:
Sun Damage
Spending an inordinate amount of time in the sun without using appropriate protection might hasten the ageing process. The premature aging that is brought on by exposure to UV radiation is referred to as photoaging. In particular, UV rays have the ability to go deep into the dermis of your skin, where they can cause damage to collagen strands and stimulate the creation of aberrant elastin. As a direct consequence of this, your skin will lose some of its elasticity and firmness, and the appearance of wrinkles and sagging will worsen.
Reduced Weight
The skin on your face and other parts of your body, such as your stomach and arms, may become lax if you have recently lost a large amount of weight (especially in the subcutaneous tissue) in a short period of time. When your skin is stretched beyond its normal capacity, the collagen and elastin fibers underneath are damaged as a result. Because of this, any sudden change in your body composition, such as an experience of losing fat, will be accompanied by an increase in the amount of superfluous skin.
Smoking
Cigarette smoking can have a negative impact on your general health, but it can be especially damaging to your skin. According to research published in the Journal of Dermatological Medicine in 2007, "tobacco smoke extract inhibits the formation of collagen," and it also breaks down the collagen and elastin fibers that are already present in the body. The repeated movement of pursing one's lips in order to light a cigarette can cause wrinkles to appear on the upper lip (also known as "smoker's lips") and can lead to drooping in the jowls.
Improper Diet
Both the foods you consume and the ways in which they are prepared can have an effect on the appearance of your skin. 2015 was the year that two dermatologists working at Baylor College of Medicine made the connection between poor diet and the appearance of a condition that they referred to as "sugar sag." The accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which can block the function of collagen and leave skin looser and more dimpled, can be caused by a diet high in sugar and fried foods.
Now that we have understood better about the root behind sagging skin, let's take a deeper dive in the cosmetic procedures for skin lifting.
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Skin Tightening Treatments
Surgical Face Lift
When it comes to the idea of "skin lifting" to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve our skin laxity, the image of traditional facelift surgical procedures came to our mind: cosmetic surgery, anti wrinkle injections, aesthetic plastic surgery, and dermal fillers. These surgical facelift treatments are done as repeated procedures to achieve a younger and supple skin for all skin types. There are few traditional facelifts that are available for skin tightening treatment, such as:
Mini Facelift
A typical facelift can sometimes be performed in a manner that is referred to as a mini facelift. Both of these cosmetic treatments are considered to be invasive since they require the use of incisions to assist remove excess skin and pull up drooping skin.
From the incision site, the skin is pulled upward to tighten the lower facial areas to define the jawline and cheeks. Most patients prefer to go together with additional treatments such as an eye lift or brow lift to maximise the skin tightening result.
Mid-Facelift
A mid-facelift is sometimes referred to as a cheek lift in some circles. The surgical technique helps tighten drooping cheeks and can smooth laugh lines, but unlike a full facelift, it does not target the area around the chin or the forehead.
To undergo a mid-facelift, the experienced aesthetician will make double small incisions just right at the hairline to tighten the facial muscles as well as managing the fat layers located under the skin.
Non Surgical Skin Tightening Procedure
There are other cosmetic procedures that do not involve any cosmetic surgery and are much affordable compared to any skin tightening surgical facelift. Let's look into microneedling and Ultherapy.
Microneedling
Microneedling, or also known as collagen induction therapy, is a form of non-invasive cosmetic treatment for facial rejuvenation purposes by encouraging collagen production. This technique uses miniature needles that will fabricate micro-punctures on the skin.
This method promotes collagen production as the skin cells heal from the micro-punctures on the skin's surface. Though these 'punctures' seemed a bit intimidating, your skin's surface won't scar, but it is more prone to reduce the appearance of acne scars, smoothing your skin tone with the continuation of the skin's collagen up to 3 to 6 months.
Ultherapy (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound)
Ultherapy skin tightening, or in a more familiar term, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment, is a noninvasive skin tightening treatment that uses new ultrasound techniques to tighten the loose skin on your face and neck.
HIFU penetrates deep within your skin layers using focused ultrasound energy to promote the fabrication of new collagen for a firmer and elastic skin without any surgery involved.
The experienced aesthetician will apply an ultrasound gel on the treatment area before using a specialised HIFU device to deliver ultrasound waves onto the skin as a process of facial rejuvenation. As there are occurrences of heat energy, one may experience a slight discomfort and tiny electric pulses during the treatment, and slight redness may be visible during the recovery time after the first treatment, but worries assured as it is normal and completely safe.
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Ultherapy Non-Surgical FaceLift HIFU Treatment
Ready to rewind the clock and get your dream face with ultrasound skin tightening method? Try our Ultherapy Non-Surgical Facelift today!
Applying the same technique as other HIFU treatments, our Ultherapy technology will get rid of any fine lines using a specific radio frequency called micro-focused ultrasound (MFU) to reach deep into the SMAS layer to promote the production of new collagen in the skin! This will make your skin elasticity improve and result in firmer skin.
First and foremost, since the results of a single session of Ultherapy that lasts for two hours can last for as long as a year, this treatment is ideal for ladies who do not have the time to visit an aesthetics clinic on a regular basis. Plus, as the process of Ultherapy does not involve any surgery, injections, or pharmaceuticals, it does not leave any wounds and there is no down time associated with it. You will be able to immediately return to your daily activities following your treatment. During treatment, you might have some mild discomfort, but it will largely feel like a warming sensation. Imagine no recovery time, a perfect situation perfect for your busy schedule!
A free consultation can be done first to determine your skin condition before getting into the actual procedures. The customer will undergo a skin analysis performed by our therapist in order for the customer to obtain a deeper comprehension of the skin's hydration level, pore size, degree of sagging, etc., in order to pinpoint the exact areas that need to be addressed.
The facial will be cleansed and a patch test will be performed by the therapist before the treatment begins. While this is going on, our therapist will be paying great attention to the customer's skin and how it reacts in order to strike a balance between the customer's comfort and the treatment's effectiveness. Our therapist is able to instantly modify the wavelengths of the ultrasound based on the state and temperature of the patient's skin thanks to ultrasound imaging. We will also conduct post-treatment follow-up on the results in order to guarantee that all of your requirements have been met.
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Conclusion
Getting rid of sagging skin and performing skin tightening procedures are easy and safe as ever! With new radio frequency technology without any surgery performed on the skin, we are able to achieve a young and natural skin within a short amount of time!
So, what are you waiting for? Contact us and book your appointment with us today!
FAQ
What makes Ultherapy different from other injectables used to make people look better?
Ultherapy is a completely safe and non-invasive to the skin that uses MFU to stimulate collagen production in the skin in comparison to other injectables. Other facelifting injectables such as Botox and Hyaluronic acid injections are intrusive to the skin and may cause hazards to the skin.
What does it feel like to get the treatment?
Our therapist will put local anaesthetics on the areas being treated to make the treatment less painful. There might be a feeling of pulses when the ultrasound energy is being sent, and there might be a little pain when treating areas close to the bones, but it won't be too much or last too long.
I am a little concerned, is it safe to use?
Ultherapy is completely safe and reliable because it does not involve surgery, medicine, or injections, and because it has been approved by the FDA.
When can I see the results?
The MFU technology used in Ultherapy can reach the SMAS layer, which is 4.5 mm deep in the skin, and create an instant lifting effect. Collagen works to lift and support the shape of the face, so you'll see the best results after 3 months. It is especially good for women who want to save time because the effects of one session can last for up to a year.
My skin is losing its structure, am I suitable for this treatment?
Yes! The Ultherapy treatment is good for anyone who has lost collagen and has sagging skin on their face. Collagen loss usually starts in your 30s, but age isn't the only thing to think about. There are many things that can affect how your skin ages.
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