Face sagging and losing elasticity at 25. Is there's a procedure that can reverse this? (photos)

Question

Hi, my facial skin suddenly started sagging a while after my birthday. It was so sudden that pictures 1 month before look like they were taken years ago, now I have noticeable smile lines and my face becomes round and looks much older when I smile. I have considered fillers for the smile lines but my face is still losing elasticity at a fast rate. Is there's a procedure that can reverse this?

Douglas Hamilton, MD · Answer

Yes: Thermage will fairly predictably yield some tightening without surgery. We have done several thousand patients over the past 15 years with predicted results. Douglas Hamilton, M.D. S. Cal.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

"I suggest reaching out to an expert for a formal consultation. I like to recommend my patients start a combination of facial rejuvenation treatments.

1) Skincare with products and microneedling/PRP
2) PDT Light Therapy a few times per month with growth factors
3) Laser treatments like Clear + Brilliant regularly and others (Fraxel, Moxi, Viva, CO2, Erbium, Halo) a few times per year
4) Sculptra injections a few times per year for collagen production with fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero, Radiesse, and/or Bellafill
5) Thermage/Ultherapy for yearly skin tightening with or without PDO or cone-based Instalift threads for lifting
6) Botox every 2 to 3 months to stop movement lines and prevent lines at rest

Best, Dr. Emer."

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your images and your concerns, I might recommend RF microneedling to treat both your acne scarring and your early skin laxity. However, I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can perform a comprehensive examination and recommend a customized treatment plan based on your precise needs and goals.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is never too early to begin a healthy skin care routine.  Visit with an experienced aesthetician at a med spa near you.  Together you can select the right combination of products with your skin and concerns in mind.  Treatments, such as Morpheus8, can be recommended as well to address skin tone and texture.

Anna Sottile, MD · Answer

The rule number one is always &hellip;..prevention. From eating well fresh fruit and vegetables to avoiding sun exposure as much as possible, from daily skin cleansing routine with good products to sun protection, the second line of defense is to find a collagen stimulating treatment that works for you. Virtually all our patients love and appreciate our low setting micro-needling treatment. Just two treatments every six months has helped patients with all skin type to maximize their collagen production. The key is lowest setting possible with this treatment .

Alejandro Mora, MD · Answer

In my opinion, you may benefit from laser resurfacing for some of the acne scarring and hyperpigmentation. Regarding the skin laxity itself, a radiofrequency device would likely be most helpful as it helps restore your bodies own production of Elastin, which as it's name implies, helps the elasticity of your skin (ie provides tighter skin). 
Hope that helps!

Face sagging and losing elasticity at 25. Is there's a procedure that can reverse this? (photos)

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