I have very loose skin that doesn't seem to stay on my facial bone. It's like mush, has no structure at all. Could it have something to do with my facial muscles? I've had this problem since I was 21, and I'm now 30. I've tried everything, but nothing has worked for me. What could this be, and can something be done about it?
Answer: Skin Laxity At 21 Years Old
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November 29, 2013
Answer: Prematurely Loose Facial Skin? There are multiple factors than can cause very loose facial skin at a young age: lack of development of the underlying bony framework, extensive sun exposure, excessive exercising producing low body fat, smoking, or a genetic basis for a connective tissue disorder like Ehllers Danlos Syndrome.The options to improve the cosmetic appearance include surgical procedures, non-surgical treatments, or a combination of both. The optimal approach would depend on your anatomy, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure.I would suggest that you have consultation with a plastic surgeon certifiedby the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Societyfor Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns and options with that surgeon in person.Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California
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November 29, 2013
Answer: Prematurely Loose Facial Skin? There are multiple factors than can cause very loose facial skin at a young age: lack of development of the underlying bony framework, extensive sun exposure, excessive exercising producing low body fat, smoking, or a genetic basis for a connective tissue disorder like Ehllers Danlos Syndrome.The options to improve the cosmetic appearance include surgical procedures, non-surgical treatments, or a combination of both. The optimal approach would depend on your anatomy, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure.I would suggest that you have consultation with a plastic surgeon certifiedby the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Societyfor Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns and options with that surgeon in person.Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California
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February 28, 2011
Answer: Premature Loose Facial Skin
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February 28, 2011
Answer: Premature Loose Facial Skin
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September 26, 2014
Answer: Some treatments for Extremely Loose Facial Skin Extremely loose facial skin in youthful patients can be from genetic predisposition, significant sun-exposure, less than optimal facial bone prominence, and low body fat. I am in Scottsdale Arizona and have a large facial plastic surgical practice, and it is not uncommon for me to see early facial aging in patients mostly due to sun exposure and the fact that patients like to stay quite thin. I would say you are a bit young to be seeing this, but I have seen patients like you on occasion. First, the lax skin needs to be addressed, and in some fashion the underlying supporting structures such as the skeleton of fat needs to be augmented. Most commonly I will achieve this by performing a facelift with some deeper tissue manipulation (the SMAS) to build up facial fat along the cheekbones to provide youthful contours and projection. This will provide support to the skin and remove any excess. Further fullness in the cheeks and cheekbone areas (which will make you look more youthful and help slow the development skin excess) can be provided with actual cheek implants or by fat injections should you have fat to harvest. These procedures can be performed at the time of your facelift surgery or at a later date. Finally, further skin tightening can be achieved with laser skin resurfacing which will enhance collagen production and improve the quality of your skin. I would perform this after your facelift surgery. All of these suggested procedures can be performed alone, or in combination and it is best to get the opinion of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to decide what your particular options are.
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September 26, 2014
Answer: Some treatments for Extremely Loose Facial Skin Extremely loose facial skin in youthful patients can be from genetic predisposition, significant sun-exposure, less than optimal facial bone prominence, and low body fat. I am in Scottsdale Arizona and have a large facial plastic surgical practice, and it is not uncommon for me to see early facial aging in patients mostly due to sun exposure and the fact that patients like to stay quite thin. I would say you are a bit young to be seeing this, but I have seen patients like you on occasion. First, the lax skin needs to be addressed, and in some fashion the underlying supporting structures such as the skeleton of fat needs to be augmented. Most commonly I will achieve this by performing a facelift with some deeper tissue manipulation (the SMAS) to build up facial fat along the cheekbones to provide youthful contours and projection. This will provide support to the skin and remove any excess. Further fullness in the cheeks and cheekbone areas (which will make you look more youthful and help slow the development skin excess) can be provided with actual cheek implants or by fat injections should you have fat to harvest. These procedures can be performed at the time of your facelift surgery or at a later date. Finally, further skin tightening can be achieved with laser skin resurfacing which will enhance collagen production and improve the quality of your skin. I would perform this after your facelift surgery. All of these suggested procedures can be performed alone, or in combination and it is best to get the opinion of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to decide what your particular options are.
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February 2, 2010
Answer: Loose skin at an early age - there are options Hello,
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February 2, 2010
Answer: Loose skin at an early age - there are options Hello,
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