You may notice sagging skin around your face as you age. This is part of the normal aging process that men and women go through. You may also notice sagging facial skin if you've recently lost quite a bit of weight in a short period of time. Some products are designed to restore youthful skin.
Fillers
Fillers are made of soft tissue and help fill in areas around eyes, also known as crow's feet, fine lines around your mouth and possibly some scars, according to DermNet NZ. When a dermatologist or other licensed health care practitioner uses filler injections, the substance is often collagen, fat or hyaluronic acid. Fillers are designed to raise the depressed areas of loose, sagging skin. Filler injections need to be performed from time to time because they are not a permanent fix for sagging facial skin.
Resurfacing
Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion remove the outer superficial layers of skin on your face, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Since both techniques involve removing the top layers of facial skin, the procedures allow new, smoother skin to grow. This helps smooth the appearance of your face and helps alleviate loose skin because the new skin that grows is often tighter and firmer. The American Academy of Dermatology reports that resurfacing procedures involves little down time and typically provide long-lasting results.
Monopolar Radiofrequency
Monopolar radiofrequency uses a device that helps tighten loose skin, according to DermNet NZ. Monopolar radiofrequency is noninvasive and uses radiofrequency energy to penetrate the skin to help firm and tighten facial skin. Your doctor will perform a procedure known as radiothermoplasty using monopolar radiofrequency. You and your doctor will agree upon a solution before your doctor makes a treatment grid that he will use as a guideline when performing the procedure. The technique doesn't require anesthetics, and the most common side effect is redness of the face. The redness can usually be concealed with makeup. The whole procedure takes about one to two hours from start to finish. Monopolar radiofrequency is a fairly new technique as of 2010, but DermNet NZ reports that results may last up to 10 years after treatment.
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