Sagging skin is a very common concern and something that most people struggle with at one stage or another. It’s often part of the aging process. But you don’t simply have to deal with it. There are a number of highly-effective treatments that can tighten loose skin and remove excess skin to give you a beautifully contoured appearance.
Understanding Sagging Skin
We all end up with sagging skin at one point in our lives. It occurs when the collagen and elastin in the skin start to break down, giving it less structure and leading to jowling, loose skin, and sagging. When we’re younger, our skin is more likely to snap back into shape, but as we age, the skin doesn’t tighten as easily. And it can occur anywhere on the body, including the face, arms, thighs, abdomen, and neck.
The major causes of sagging skin include aging, loss of collagen, excess sun exposure, significant weight loss, and pregnancy.
Who is Affected by Sagging Skin?
Most people start to see the first signs of it in their 30s and 40s, and without treatment, the skin will continue to sag the older you get. That said, you may see sagging skin earlier if you lose a significant amount of weight or spend a lot of time in the sun.
Services for Sagging Skin and Skin Tightening
At the Advanced Center for Plastic Surgery, Dr. Fischer offers a wide variety of treatment options for patients struggling with sagging skin. Whether you’re looking for a surgical solution or a non-surgical one, we offer many ways to treat sagging skin.
Facelift
A facelift can directly address sagging skin on the face. By removing excess skin and tightening the underlying tissues and muscles, Dr. Fischer can not only ensure you have tighter skin but also smooth wrinkled skin and give you a more youthful appearance overall.
Neck Lift
Struggling with sagging skin on your neck? The neck can often be the first place to show age, especially with loose skin. Luckily, with a neck lift, Dr. Fischer can tighten the skin, remove excess skin, and give you the younger-looking neck you desire.
Breast Lift
Sagging skin can affect your breasts as well. Whether due to age, pregnancy, or weight loss, the breasts can start to sag. With a breast lift. Dr. Fischer can lift the breasts to a more youthful position and give you the contours you’re looking for.
Eyelid Lift
Sagging skin can occur on the eyelids as well. But with eyelid surgery, Dr. Fischer can remove excess skin, allowing you to look more awake and younger at the same time. If the sagging skin is significant enough, this procedure can improve your vision as well.
Arm Lift
Many people struggle with sagging skin on their upper arms. Often known as “bat wings,” this sagging skin can cause a lot of self-consciousness for quite a few of our patients. An arm lift can remove this sagging, excess skin and tighten the remaining tissue to give you leaner and slimmer arms.
Thigh Lift
Whether after weight loss, pregnancy, or simple aging, the skin on the thighs can start to loosen and sag. But there is a solution with a thigh lift. This procedure allows you to have the slimmer and firmer thighs you desire.
Body Lift
Struggling with sagging skin on numerous areas of your body? A body lift can address sagging and aging skin on the abdomen, thighs, hips, buttocks, and back, ensuring you achieve the sleeker physique you’re looking for. While the procedure can be more invasive than others, the results are worth it.
Tummy Tuck
Many of our patients at the Advanced Center for Plastic Surgery come to us struggling with sagging skin and loose or separated abdominal muscles. This could be due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. A tummy tuck can address all these concerns and provide you with a firmer and flatter abdominal area.
Non-Surgical Skin Tightening Treatments
Not ready or willing to go under the knife? We offer non-surgical solutions to sagging skin as well. Whether you want to lift and tighten your skin with a thread lift or our Forever Young BBL treatment, Dr. Fischer and her team will build a customized treatment plan that meets all your needs. These treatments are applied to the skin’s surface and stimulate collagen production to create a firmer, younger-looking appearance and a more even skin tone.
Schedule a Consultation
Say goodbye to sagging skin with the help of the procedures we offer at the Advanced Center for Plastic Surgery! To get started on your aesthetic journey, schedule a consultation today. Call our office or message us via our online contact form.
FAQs
Is sagging skin treatment painful?
Absolutely not! Whether you have a surgical or non-surgical treatment, we will apply some form of anesthetic to ensure you’re completely comfortable. You shouldn’t feel a thing.
When will I see results?
When you see the results of your sagging skin will depend on the treatment you have done. Surgical procedures like facelifts, arm lifts, and tummy tucks often come with a significant recovery time. It can take a few weeks before you see the results. As for non-surgical treatment, you may need multiple treatments before you see results, but the results are generally visible relatively quickly.
How can I prevent sagging skin?
While sagging skin can be genetic or just a simple part of aging, there are some ways you can prevent it or make it less prominent. By sticking to a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly, protecting your skin from the sun, and moisturizing, you can keep your skin as firm as possible.