Sagging skin is one of the most common signs of aging. While it is natural to lose elasticity in the face and neck as we age, there are ways you can counteract the effects of this aging process. Here at Tucson Dermatology, our expert dermatologists offer a variety of cosmetic treatments to tighten loose skin and give you a more youthful appearance.

When we are young, our collagen, elastin, and fat tissue provide support for our face, allowing it to hold its shape and look smooth. However, this scaffolding degrades over time due to environmental and lifestyle factors, including chronic sun exposure, smoking, poor diet, sleep deprivation, and more. This diminishing support leads to sagging skin in the cheeks, temples, forehead, and jawline as well as crow’s feet around the eyes and marionette lines along the mouth.

A non-invasive laser is a quick and easy solution to improve sagging and wrinkled skin. A lifting laser is designed to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin to reduce fine lines and tighten loose skin in the face and neck. Laser skin resurfacing also removes the top layer of your skin that has become dull and uneven, which can make you appear older than you are. Depending on the type of lifting laser you choose, downtime can vary from a few days to a week or more.

Ultrasound

The ultrasound energy that lifts your skin in this procedure bypasses the surface of your skin and targets the deeper layers where sagging occurs. This enables the dermatologist to use the device to heat up your skin and trigger your body’s natural collagen production for tighter skin. Many people experience modest lifting after just 1 treatment, although some require additional treatments to see the best results.삼성역피부과

This non-invasive facial lifting treatment uses a combination of microneedling and radiofrequency to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in the skin’s deep layers. The microneedles pierce the outermost layer of your skin and allow the radiofrequency to penetrate to the lower layers where sagging occurs. The heat and collagen stimulation help to firm and tighten loose skin in the neck, chest, and face. It usually takes close to a month for most patients to notice their results and they can last for up to a year.

Injectables

When you are unable to improve loose skin with at-home care or other minimally invasive techniques, you may be ready to consider an injectable. Our expert dermatologists can use FDA-approved fillers to tighten your face and reduce sagging skin. Injections of hyaluronic acid can add volume to the skin and create a smoother complexion for a younger look.삼성역리프팅

A thread lift is another way we can improve mild jowling and loose skin in the neck. This procedure uses temporary suture threads that work by suspending loose skin and stimulating the skin to produce its own natural collagen. It is often referred to as “a facelift in a syringe” because it delivers similar results to a surgical facelift without the scarring and recovery.