Sagging Skin is a natural part of ageing and can occur anywhere on the body but most commonly happens in the following areas:

Facial sagging - As we age, it is natural for us to experience some sagging of the skin around the chin/jawline. Sagging skin makes it look like the jawline has dropped and the face has started to lose definition.

Turkey neck - People who have sagging skin may have crepey, wrinkled skin, sometimes known as "turkey neck," or they may have an additional layer of skin that hangs below their jaw, more like a double chin.

There are many factors that can contribute to sagging skin overtime:
‍Loss of Collagen & Elastin: Your cheekbones and the area below your jawline experience significant collagen and elastin loss over time. The cheek skin around your mouth loses its firmness and tightness — gravity then pulls the skin down until it sags and reaches the area on either side of your lips and chin.
‍Genetics: Additionally, whether or not you have sagging skin and how apparent they get over time might be influenced by your DNA.  Early in life, you could begin to notice your skin starting to sag if you naturally have thin skin or little collagen and elastin in your skin.
‍Environmental Factors: Other causes of jowls either come from your environment or result from your lifestyle choices. These include:
• Weight loss: Skin stretches to cover greater body mass when you gain weight. It's possible for the stretched skin to sag if you lose weight.
• Smoking: Collagen and elastin production can be harmed by nicotine and other substances in cigarettes. Additionally, smoking can restricts the flow of blood and keep your skin from receiving enough vitamins, such as A, to keep it healthy.
• Sun exposure: The collagen in your skin can be harmed by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunshine. Your skin may start to sag earlier as a result.
• Using computers or phones: Long-term use of a computer or prolonged use of a smartphone might cause the skin around your neck to become less elastic. "Tech neck" has been used to describe this.

There are several treatment options for sagging skin or skin that appear droopy or saggy. Non-surgical options like Morpheus8 and Forma help your skin to look less saggy and tighten by stimulating the production of collagen & elastin deep within the skin. Skin/Chemical Peels and laser treatments can alter the makeup of the collagen in your skin without requiring surgery.

There are essentially two types of treatments for sagging jowls. Dermal fillers and thread lifts are options for adding structure and definition. Alternatively, rejuvenation procedures like microneedling, laser resurfacing, and skin peels, will enhance your skin and give you a firmer overall appearance.
‍Dermal fillers - In order to define facial features and fill in sagging skin, dermal fillers work by injecting a medically produced hyaluronic acid solution under the skin using a small needle. They can help define your features by softly toning, contouring, and smoothing the skin.
‍Morpheus8 - A  rejuvenating procedure that tightens sagging skin for a more youthful appearance by encouraging collagen creation and starting a domino effect of production so your body can take control and better maintain the production. Treatments like Morpheus8 are able to remove fat up to 4 mm deep inside the dermis and stimulate the creation of collagen and elastin, leaving you with tighter skin by targeting the deeper layers of your skin with RF energy and kickstarting your body's natural tightening processes.
‍Skin Peels - Exfoliate the skin deeply by utilising the strength of naturally occurring acids and active substances. Fresher, brighter, firmer skin can be seen because of the treatment's stimulation of new cell growth and collagen formation.
‍Laser Resurfacing - One of the most cutting-edge skin rejuvenation procedures is laser resurfacing. It employs a specially designed thermal radiation beam that "injures" the old skin, triggering a wound-healing reaction from the body to produce new, tighter skin with smaller pores and fewer wrinkles and imperfections.
‍Microneedling - Similar to laser resurfacing, microneedling encourages the skin's natural healing process. For firmer, more youthful-looking skin, tiny microneedles puncture the skin's surface to stimulate cell renewal and collagen formation.

The appearance of sagging skin can be naturally helped by taking these small preventive measures:
• Protect your skin against damage from the sun by applying an SPF daily.
• Don’t smokeUse anti-ageing skincare products to stimulate the natural collagen production within the skin.
• Adopt a healthy lifestyle and a well-balanced diet.
For more advice about professional skin treatments designed to target sagging skin, contact one of our nurse clinicians today.