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Sagging Skin & Skin Laxity

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A concern that is often associated with the ageing process, sagging skin is a condition that can be visible on the face and body, and is a result of a decline in collagen and elastin or can be attributed to weight loss.

Smooth skin that has the ability to bounce back, is a trait possessed by a more youthful complexion, as the skin contains healthy amounts of collagen and elastin contained within its structure.

As we get older the levels of these two components begin to decrease and their production becomes less efficient, giving way to skin that becomes weakened and less supported.

Why Does Skin Begin to Sag?

The natural process of ageing is something that everyone will experience, and the presenting conditions can differ from one person to another, to varying degrees. As part of this process, sagging skin can be a factor determined by our individual genetics, with lifestyle choices and weight loss being other influences to consider.

Skin laxity is rarely caused by one thing. As we age, changes occur in collagen, elastin, fat, facial support structures and skin quality. Weight loss can also reveal or accelerate the appearance of laxity, particularly after significant or rapid weight reduction.

The result may include…

  • jowling
  • reduced jawline definition
  • loose neck skin
  • lower-face heaviness
  • crepey skin
  • loss of firmness

Overexposure to the sun (and its harmful UV rays), smoking, alcohol consumption and poor diet, can all play a part in accelerating the rate at which ageing effects take hold. With this in mind, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, ensuring good levels of hydration and a careful skincare regime (including the daily use of a suitable SPF) can help to uphold healthy, tight skin.

What is the Best Approach to Skin Tightening?

Different technologies work at different depths and in different ways. A treatment that is appropriate for a patient with early skin laxity may not be appropriate for someone with significant tissue descent or volume loss. This is why Ambra begins with assessment.

Non-Surgical Skin Tightening

Treatment may include technologies and regenerative approaches such as…

  • XERF
  • Ultraformer III focused ultrasound
  • Forma radiofrequency
  • Morpheus8 RF microneedling
  • NeoGen Plasma
  • CO2 laser
  • collagen-stimulating injectables
  • regenerative skin treatments

The objective is not to use as many treatments as possible. It is to identify the fewest appropriate treatments needed to address the patient’s particular pattern of ageing.

Can Non-Surgical Treatment Replace Surgery?

No, non-surgical device should be presented as equivalent to surgical lifting. Energy-based and regenerative treatments can improve appropriate degrees of skin laxity and skin quality, but patients with more advanced laxity may achieve a greater degree of correction from surgery.

If we do not believe a non-surgical treatment will meet your expectations, we will explain this during consultation.

What our clients say

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Used Dr Maryam McMillan for a few years now. She is AMAZING. Would not trust anyone else with my face now. So happy. Feel the most confident I’ve ever felt. Prices are good and service even better x

Five stars Callie Jayne 3 years ago

I went to see Dr McMillan for the first time about a year ago so she could revise some badly done under eye filler NOT DONE BY DR MCMILLAN, and she’s done the most fantastic job i had terrible anxiety from the previous injector and was very nervous, I did so much research but decided to go ahead with Dr McMillan as she was so reassuring and honest with it all

Five stars Mel 3 years ago

Having visited many clinics across the world, Ambra Aesthetic provides the highest in skin care. The staff are incredibly professional & knowledgeable. They always tailor the treatments according to your skin type. They are the best.

Five stars Alice Katz 2 years ago

I would highly recommend Maryam and her team at Ambra Aesthetic clinic, my husband had dental treatment with straightening and whitening of his teeth and the results are amazing. I have also had various treatments and we are both very pleased with the service, kindness shown and professionalism. Thank you Ambra. See you soon.

Five stars Liza Pluto 2 years ago

Ambra Aesthetics are the place to go to for professional, friendly service. You don’t need to go to Harley Street. Dr M and her team are all experts and really take care of you giving the best treatments and advice. Sam on the front desk is a dream. In lots of places the staff can look scary from doing too much but Ambra you can tell it’s all about discrete subtle tweakments. . Don’t hesitate to go!

Five stars Dan 2 years ago

Such friendly, professional service! Dr Maryam is brilliant and everyone at the clinic is so helpful. Ambra is excellent at Profilho, dermal fillers and Hydrafacial. It is like a top Central London aesthetic clinic on your doorstep – only with easy parking and lovely people!

Five stars Sue Cipin 2 years ago