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\n\t\t\t Skin Laxity Treatment\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\t\tUnderstanding Skin Laxity and Management Options\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\"pinching\n

\n\t\t\t What is Skin Laxity?\t<\/h2>\n\t

Skin laxity, also known as skin sagging, is one sign of ageing where the skin loses the properties that provide elasticity. Facial ageing varies according to the individual, but after the mid-20s, there is a continuous decrease in collagen and elastin, which causes skin laxity.<\/p>\n

Although the focus of facial sagging\/laxity has been mainly on the skin, structures and layers below the skin, such as the subcutaneous adipose tissue (“fat layer”), muscles and even bone changes are now known to contribute to sagging in the face and neck.<\/p>\n

As these structures collectively lose their elasticity and structural integrity, and as gravity continuously pulls downward on these structures, the downward migration of facial\/neck structures leads to what we refer to as “sagging”. Individuals concerned about skin laxity may consult a doctor for assessment and discussion of suitable management options.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t Common Areas of Skin Laxity\t<\/h2>\n\t

Common areas of sagging can be the eyebrows, upper eyelids, medial cheeks (“laughing lines”), jowls, mandibular margin (“jawline”), and neck. Since gravity cannot be altered, the focus to prevent and manage laxity is to stimulate collagen and elastin in all layers mentioned above.<\/p>\n

Although there have been challenges in preventing and treating bone reabsorption, tightening connective tissue which attaches to the bone (specifically the skull in the face and neck) may be able to slow down this process of bone loss.<\/p>\n

This loss in elasticity can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, lifestyle choices, and mostly exposure to environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"skin\n\t\t\t\t\"woman\n

\n\t\t\tCauses of Skin Laxity\t<\/h2>\n\t

Collagen and elastin are essential proteins that provide structure and elasticity to your skin. Collagen is what gives your skin its firmness and shape. Meanwhile, elastin fibres allow flexibility, so your skin can go back to its normal shape after being stretched.<\/p>\n

As you get older, your production of collagen declines while elastin fibres become stiffer and lose their elasticity. This causes your skin to appear crepey and thin as it loses tone. On top of all of this, gravitational forces take their toll over the years, causing your skin to slowly stretch and sag. Apart from these universal ageing causes, sun exposure, smoking, genetics, and weight fluctuations can also accelerate the breakdown of collagen and elastin in your skin, leading to premature skin ageing and skin laxity.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tTesting of Skin Laxity\t<\/h2>\n\t

The pinch test is a simple way to assess your skin’s elasticity. A simple method sometimes used to observe skin elasticity is the “pinch test”. Count how many seconds it takes to flatten back out. Generally speaking, a faster snapback is better. You can compare your results to these averages by age group for a sense of how much your skin has aged:<\/p>\n