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Skin Laxity

What Is Skin Laxity?

Lax skin refers to skin that is loose, while elastic or firm skin is characterised by its tautness and resilience. To determine if you have elastic facial skin, you can perform a simple test: just like bouncing a ball, elastic and firm skin will exhibit resistance and quickly bounce back. This type of skin is flexible, which means you may experience fewer pillow marks when sleeping on your face, fewer fine wrinkles when laughing, and it will more effectively maintain its shape and contour.

Skin gradually loses its integrity due to:

  • degeneration of elastin fibres;
  • breakdown of collagen
  • depletion of hyaluronic acid and proteoglycans.

Aged skin hence develops a characteristically dry, wrinkled and leathery appearance that is more vulnerable to friction shear forces, and static line distortions

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What Causes Loss Of Skin Elasticity?

External Factors

  • Ultraviolet (UV) rays, which induce collagen and hyaluronic acid (HA) degradation through oxidative stress and DNA damage. UV exposure is known to be the major leading cause of premature skin ageing. A 2007 German study found significant loss of HA from the dermis in mice with long-term UVB radiation
  • Studies have found tobacco smoking decreases dermal density by as much as 26%
  • Air pollution such as ozone exposure generates harmful free radicals and depletes antioxidant and vitamin levels in the skin.
  • Gravity, repetitive facial expressions and so on.

Internal Factors

  • Chronological ageing directly contributes to increased inflammatory responses in our cells
  • Hormonal and peptide pathways also decline with age and affect overall skin function
  • High sugar intake causes glycation, which disrupts the crosslinking of collagen fibres
  • Sleep deprivation and stress contribute to a pro-inflammatory state leading to collagen damage as well

When Does Our Skin Start Losing Elasticity?

Collagen production starts to decline around age 25, decreasing approximately 1-2% per year afterwards. Skin noticeably starts to lose its elasticity by the 30s to 40s and particularly in the first five years of menopause when female skin loses around 30% of its collagen.

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Can You Improve Skin Elasticity?

It is possible to slow down the deterioration of healthy collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid reserves, which are essential for maintaining skin elasticity. By making certain lifestyle adjustments, using anti-ageing skincare products, and seeking clinical treatments, different layers of the skin can be repaired gradually.

Clinic Treatments

Clinic treatments typically target fibroblasts, the cells that produce collagen and elastin to improve the extracellular matrix and skin structure.

Chemical peels

AHAs, BHAs and PCAs are examples of skin-renewing and collagen-producing ingredients used in chemical peels. The type of acids, their concentrations and application time will be modified by our doctor for your particular skin needs.

Lasers

Lasers help to renew skin cells and thicken the dermis layer, giving the skin a bouncy and smoother appearance.

Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Tightening

Radiofrequency devices thicken the dermal layer and improve collagen production.

Micro-Focused Ultrasound

Very high intensity, focused ultrasound energies act at different depths of skin to target all skin layers and induce structural improvements to the skin

Hyaluronic acid (HA) Skin Boosters

As a water-binding agent, it preserves the skin’s moisture content to support optimal skin cell functions

Polynucleotide Skin Boosters

Helps with DNA repair by working within cells to optimize skin cell health and repair damaged collagen and elastin within the skin.

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What Foods Are Good For Skin Elasticity?

Consuming foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and vitamins A, B, C, and E can be highly beneficial. Examples of such foods include fatty fish, leafy green vegetables, dark chocolate, and green tea. Additionally, it is important to be mindful of your sugar intake and ensure you stay well-hydrated for optimal skin health.

Frequently Asked Questions

Skin laxity refers to the loss of skin firmness and elasticity, leading to sagging or loose skin. It is a common sign of aging and can affect various areas of the body, including the face, neck, and arms. Treatments that stimulate collagen will help to improve skin laxity, these include radiofrequency skin tightening (eg. Thermage FLX), CaHA rejuvenation (eg. Radiesse) or Picosure laser.

Skin laxity is primarily caused by the natural aging process, where the skin loses collagen, elastin, and fat. Other factors, such as sun exposure, weight fluctuations, smoking, and genetics, can also contribute to skin laxity.

While aging is inevitable, you can slow down the process of skin laxity by protecting your skin from the sun, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, staying hydrated, and using quality medical treatments that promote collagen production such as radiofrequency skin tightening (eg. Thermage) or biostimulators (eg. Radiesse).

There are a range of treatments available for skin laxity, including Ultherapy, RF (Radiofrequency) Skin Tightening (eg. Thermage), CaHA skin rejuvenation (eg. Radiesse) and PicoSure laser. These treatments work by stimulating collagen production and tightening the skin to reduce sagging.

Non-surgical treatments for skin laxity, such as Ultherapy and RF Skin Tightening (eg. Thermage), are highly effective. They stimulate collagen production deep within the skin, leading to firmer, tighter skin over time. Most patients see noticeable improvements after a few sessions, with results lasting up to a year or more.

Non-surgical skin laxity treatments typically have minimal to no downtime. Patients can usually resume their normal activities immediately after treatment. Some may experience mild redness or swelling, which subsides within a few hours to days.

The longevity of results from skin laxity treatments varies depending on the specific procedure and individual factors. Generally, treatments like Ultherapy and RF Skin Tightening (eg. Thermage) can provide results that last up to a year or more. Regular maintenance sessions can help sustain these results.

While certain skincare products can improve skin texture and hydration, they are generally not effective for significantly tightening loose skin. Professional treatments like Ultherapy or RF Skin Tightening are necessary to address skin laxity effectively.

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