The human skin is extremely adaptable. It can withstand both external harsh changes as well as internal body functionality. When a person puts on weight, the skin stretches. Carrying weight for a more relative amount of time inhibits the skin’s natural ability to snap back into place due to prolonged expansion which damages the skin’s collagen and elastin fibres. Over weighted people who undergo crash weight loss regime are more prone to sagging skin especially around the abdominal areas. Sagging skin can indirectly hamper one’s self esteem so many people have opted for excess skin removal surgery which include common procedures like abdominoplasty, also known as tummy tuck surgery as well as breast lift surgery, medically termed as mastopexy.

Ingesting high protein diet or having poor nutrition are both linked to sagging skin. It has been scientifically proven that people who are more exposed to work-life in the pollutant surroundings have faster sign of visible facial ageing. Habits like drinking excess alcohol or smoking can also hamper the collagen production thus causing the skin to sag. 

People who suffer from granulomatous slack skin, which is a rare subtype of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, undergo gradual loosening of the skin around the elbows and knees and it doesn’t typically respond well to treatment. 

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a rare disorder of the connective tissue which is inherited. It is characterised by the defect in collagen production and results in sagging skin especially around the face. 

• Laser therapy: Laser therapy is the most common and well proven practice for tightening of the skin by boosting the collagen production. Clients are advised to undergo multiple sessions as required and advised by our trained experts. 
• Laser resurfacing: Another highly effective procedure is the laser resurfacing which includes the use of laser. It is minimally invasive and usually requires a slight longer recovery time of around 2 weeks because it is more effective. Laser resurfacing helps to remove the damaged upper layers of the skin and enabling the lower layers to restructure the skin. It can also be referred to as laser peeling. Laser resurfacing not only improves skin tightening but also improves the skin texture by focusing the laser on the skin epidermal layer. Laser resurfacing also gifts you with skin free from fine lines, removes warts and scars. Laser resurfacing results can last for about 5 years before the normal ageing symptoms of wrinkles and fine lines can reoccur. Laser resurfacing works best on abdominal areas. 

• Micro-focused ultrasound (MFU): This treatment has wonderful effect lasting for about a year! It sends heat into the deep layers of the skin to promote collagen production thus fostering tight and taut skin. It usually takes effect after a few months of sessions. It is minimally invasive and has well proven results for addressing the issue of sagging skin. Our clinical experts prefer the micro-focussed ultrasound treatment in the face and neck area for desired results. Over the counter creams and lotions can be followed up for maintain skin hydration and youthfulness.